Our Story

The Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council had a vision to establish aa Keeping Place or Cultural Centre where the community could gather and meet.

The Wungunja Cultural Centre sits on a site that is culturally significant as it once provided emergency housing for Aboriginal members of the community. This site celebrates our connection to Aboriginal heritage and is often showcased through stories told in various forms of art.

Who We Are

The Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council was established in May 1984 under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 as the elected representative for the Aboriginal people.

We are an organisation that is made up of members and governed by a team of 5 Board members that have been elected by the members. We aim to protect the culture and heritage of the Trangie community, provide assistance in housing, legal matters, education, employment, and health matters through referrals to specialised service providers visiting our community.

Catering, Access and Cost

The Wungunja Cultural Centre & Information Centre is able to provide BBQ facilities and cater for morning and afternoon teas on request. Light refreshments are also available. Wheelchair entry ramps and easy access to amenities are available at the Centre.

A gold coin donation on entry and catering costs if catering is provided*

For all enquires please Phone: 02 6888 8602 or 0409 071 016

Email: wungunjaculturecentre@gmail.com

About Us

• The Wunginja Cultural Centre was established to protect the culture and heritage of the Aboriginal people of Trangie.

• The Centre, showcases a vast variety of artefacts that have been donated, loaned, collected locally and further afield.

• Holds a valuable collection of family history and information including displays if photos and stories of Aboriginal people who have spent time serving our country. Showcases the talent of local artists originally from Trangie and other artists from neighbouring boundaries outside the Wiradjuri and Wongaibon country.

• Provides ownership for the Aboriginal members of the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Our Success Stories

• Being successful in developing an idea that has grown from initial planning to becoming a valuable asset for the Trangie community.

• Negotiating with Sydney Museum to have two burial trees returned to original country from the city.

• Offers a large display of more than 2000 artefacts that have been donated or loaned to the Centre.

• Building an extensive library of family records including photos and stories.

• Establishing a Centre that can be used by the community to celebrate activities that include NAIDOC, Reconciliation, and Sorry Day offers a Centre as a place to build knowledge and to educate school children and visitors.