Grants set to preserve unique Aboriginal heritage sites

Grants set to preserve unique Aboriginal heritage sites
Thursday 28 May 2020

The State Government is providing $250,000 in grants to preserve and promote Aboriginal heritage sites across Western Australia.

The State Government is providing $250,000 in grants to preserve and promote Aboriginal heritage sites across Western Australia.

Through the Preserving our Aboriginal Sites grants program, 13 not-for-profit Aboriginal organisations will share in grants totalling $250,000 for a range of projects to protect and preserve registered Aboriginal sites across the State.

The grants will protect ancient rock art, remove graffiti, and share stories through interpretive signage designed by Aboriginal artists, and installed at natural walking trails.

The funding will also be used to carry out complex site restorations, protect Aboriginal graves, and deliver on-the-ground land management and maintenance.

Over the last six years, $1.5 million has been committed to assist over 50 Aboriginal not‑for‑profit organisations to manage registered Aboriginal sites and ensure important parts of the State's history are protected for future generations.

More information on the grants program can be found at http://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/preserving-aboriginal-sites-grants-program

Read the full media statement.

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