The
Wunthulpu Cultural Centre (Visitor Centre) was initiated by the Coen
Regional Aboriginal Corporation (CRAC)
to record and foster Indigenous culture.
The
Centre was built on part of the old Aboriginal Reserve, with assistance
from various sources, including the National Heritage Trust (NHT). A
story of the peoples of the region unfolds in wall displays which
include a fine collection of photographs. Many of these were taken by
the anthropologist Donald Thompson who began his research
nearby in
1928. Learn about the different language groups, their
inter-relationships and their history after European contact.
Contact the CRAC office if the Centre is not open.
Part
of the building is a hall for community meetings, and is available for
hire. The kitchen is used to prepare meals for Home and Community Care,
a CRAC-auspiced program which provides meals and home care for elderly
or infirm local residents
Art
and Craft work such as printed T-shirts, postcards, leather and basket
work is available for sale. Some of these are produced at the Wunthulpu
Arts Centre ("Arts Shed"), another CRAC project.
