The Colac Aboriginal Community have long advocated for a Community Space where the focus is on the strength, resilience, and beauty of local Aboriginal people’s identity beyond just being a place to access to service. This determination saw the establishment of the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place in 2017, which operated at Caracaramigen House in Colac until December 2024 with Traditional Owners Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation on Gulidjan Country generously supported by Colac Area Health.

Thanks to our eager and pro-active local Aboriginal Community, much consultation has already been done and it’s been the communities long term aspirations for a cultural hub to include a dedicated cultural arts gallery and events space, that provides a year-round opportunity to be immersed and connect through the arts, education and culture, while providing a soft entry point to access/referral to holistic supports and services the local Aboriginal community require.  

We’re thrilled to announce that with an investment from Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative we have secured a new home at 35 Barry Street, Birregurra and we’d love to have you at our ‘Shed Warming’ on Sunday the 13^th of July from 11am – 2pm and celebrate the Communities achievement!

Come and celebrate the “official” opening of the new home for the Colac Gathering Place! There will be a free feed and live music – all are welcome.