Gwoonwardu Mia - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre

Gwoonwardu Mia, located in Carnarvon, Western Australia, is a vibrant cultural hub that honors the five Aboriginal language groups of the Gascoyne Region: Yinggarda, Baiyungu, Malgana, Thadgari, and Thalanyji. The center features the award-winning exhibition "Burlganyja Wanggaya – Old People Talking," offering interactive displays that narrate the region's rich history through storytelling, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. Visitors can explore a gallery showcasing regional artists, enjoy bush tucker-inspired cuisine at the Training Café, and wander through an ethnobotanical garden highlighting native plants. Gwoonwardu Mia serves as a meeting place where Aboriginal culture is celebrated and practiced, fostering community engagement and cultural appreciation.