Note that Supreme Court Gardens are currently closed due to facilities upgrades.
Fighting for Families, Country, Rights & Recognition Trail, Perth City
Fighting for families, country, rights and recognition, explores Aboriginal history in Perth after 1829. On this walk, participants can learn about important events and developments including the resistance of Whadjuk leaders Midgegooroo and his son Yagan in the 1830s, the Prohibited Area zone in place between 1927-1954, Aboriginal protest rallies held in the 1930s and 1940s and the establishment of important Aboriginal organisations.
About Fighting for Families, Country, Rights & Recognition Trail
Perth has always been a meeting place. Before the wedjela (white people) arrived in 1829, Nyoongar would meet in various camps to eat, trade, talk and be together. As the wedjela built houses near the camps, they started displacing Aboriginal people who were pushed to the outskirts of the city. Between 1927 and 1954 an exclusion zone was imposed across the city which prohibited Aboriginal people from entering the central business district without a pass. However, despite the discrimination and displacement Aboriginal people in Perth have endured, Aboriginal culture and identity has remained strong. Through the continued resistance and advocacy of Aboriginal people, culture and beliefs have been maintained for future generations .
Group A - Urban Trails
(Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
Full large water bottle per person
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
Clothing to suit the activity, environment, and weather conditions.
Binoculars and camera (optional)
Daypack with comfortable shoulder straps
Facilities
Car Park
Guide
Public Telephone
Public Toilet
Shop
Cafe
Visitor Information Centre
Trail Accessibility
All buses that operate on the Transperth bus network are fully accessible. There are also free CAT buses covering all of the city. To find out more click here.
Best parking spots for this tour are State Library, 15 Francis St, Northbridge and Pier Street, 87-89 Pier St.
Streets in the City of Perth incorporate kerb ramps, tactile indicators and in the central area, crossings have audible signals.
Accessible public toilets are located throughout the City: Citiplace Rest Centre (Perth Railway concourse) has supervised toilets; State Library; Art Gallery; EQ and Perth bus and train stations; Allendale Square; Barrack Square and stores such as Myer, Woolworths and David Jones. There are also very good parent's rooms at The State Buildings (Point Zero!) and Enex (Hay St Mall)
Trails are free and offer countless benefits to our community, from fostering fun and fitness to encouraging social connection, exploration, and personal challenges. These exceptional trail experiences are made possible through the support and collaboration of these great organisations and initiatives:
Supreme
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Perth Cultural Centre
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Town Hall
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Fighting For Families, Country, Rights & Recognition
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1-3 hours
3.4km
