Welcome to Country
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Alison Hartman Gardens | Albany, WA
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We are honoured to open our 10th Anniversary Festival with a Welcome to Country led by Menang Elder Aunty Vern Gillies.
As we gather on Menang Boodja, we honour Mokare and the enduring culture, leadership, and connection of the Menang Noongar people.
π€β€οΈπ This grounding moment invites us to begin Pride with respect, listening, and community
π Free | Age: All welcome
Accessibility:
β’ ACROD parking is available on Grey Street immediately outside the venue.
β’ The gardens are wheelchair accessible via the front entrance off York Street.
β’ Accessible toilets available in the Town Square.
β’ Lighting will be weather dependant, noise will be low/moderate with one speaker and crowd noise at times.
β’ This will be a roving tour of the area - focused on the statue of Mokare and within the adjacent parkland.
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Where is it happening?
Alison Hartman Gardens, 259 York St, Albany WA 6330, Australia, AlbanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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