Free Date / Frequency 16 May 2026 Time 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Backyard Truth-Telling Series is a multi-site storytelling program bringing powerful and important place-based truth-telling across Walyalup/Fremantle. Add to calendar Register The City of Fremantle and Centre for Stories are proud to announce the return of the Backyard Truth-Telling Series, a multi-site storytelling program bringing powerful and important place-based truth-telling into the backyards of Walyalup/Fremantle. We are pleased to announce our second backyard event will be hosted at City of Fremantle’s Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Backyard Truth-Telling showcases emerging and established Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian storytellers, sharing their lived experiences in their own voices and on their own terms. Across three weekends in May, audiences are invited into intimate backyard settings in and around Walyalup/Fremantle to listen to stories that speak to the resilience and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, confront difficult truths and hidden histories, and reimagine possible futures. Auslan Interpreter We are pleased to announce that the event will feature Auslan interpretation to ensure accessibility for all attendees. Please reach out to the event host for any other access requirements or requests. Strictly limited capacity – Registrations essential Please respect this is an alcohol-free event. Light refreshments provided, BYO picnic welcome. Learn more about the Truth-Telling Program
Date / Frequency Wednesday 13 May 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Learn to how traditional tools were made by Aboriginal people for thousands of years, with facilitator Jayden Boundry. Add to calendar Book here Join skilled facilitator Jayden Boundry in this informative workshop and learn first-hand how traditional tools were made by Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Jayden is a proud Wadjak, Ballardong, Yued Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong ties throughout the Southwest of WA. Gain a deeper understanding of how these tools were essential for survival. This workshop is perfect for those interested in Aboriginal culture and history.
Date / Frequency Thursday 14 May Time 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Join us at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a session on damper making with Noongar yorga Kaya Carson. Add to calendar Book now Join us at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre during Djeran Season for a session on damper making with Noongar yorga, Kaya Carson. In this class, you will learn how damper was traditionally made by Aboriginal people, and create your own damper to take home or eat right here at the centre. Disclaimer: Contains gluten.
Free Date / Frequency Wednesday 27 May 2026 Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Add your mark and help create a meaningful piece of artwork shaped by our community. Add to calendar Book now Join us during Reconciliation week and contribute to a shared artwork that celebrates connection, culture, and creativity. at our cultural centre to contribute to a free community canvas. Add your mark and help create a meaningful piece of artwork shaped by our community. Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026 Time: 10am-1pm
Date / Frequency Thursday 21 & 28 May 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Have a yarn while you learn to weave your own baskets and earrings from a variety of natural and dyed raffia. Add to calendar Book now Join us at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and have a yarn while you learn to weave your own baskets and earrings from a variety of natural and dyed raffia. An experienced local first nations weaver will be facilitating the class, guiding you through the process over the 2-week course. All materials will be provided. Dates: Thursday 21 & 28 May 2026 Time: 11am-12pm (1 hour sessions) Disclaimer: Tickets cover both session dates, $50pp.
Date / Frequency 9 & 10 April 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Noongar Storytime & Painting ! Add to calendar Book now Join us for at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre for some Noongar storytime fun & painting during the school holidays. This informative cultural activity is tailored specifically for little ones and their parents. This workshop is recommended for children ages 4+ Share
Free Date / Frequency Fridays in May 2026 Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Noeleen is a Yamitji Nyarlu that grew up in Mullewa and has been living on Whadjuk Country for the past 25 years. Add to calendar Book now Come behind the scenes and watch our artist in residence Francine Kickett as she works on her latest piece. Noeleen is a Yamitji Nyarlu that grew up in Mullewa, and has been living on Whadjuk Country for the past 25 years. Find out her processes, background and inspirations as you wander through our beautiful cultural centre.
Date / Frequency Friday 1 May 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Join local first nations facilitator Kaya Carson Add to calendar Book now Join local first nations facilitator Kaya Carson in this session to learn about the history of the world’s oldest living culture and understand how dispossession and colonisation continue to have a lingering impact on Aboriginal peoples to this day.
Free Date / Frequency Thursday 30 April & 7 May 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Join artist Amanda Hart at our cultural centre to contribute to a free community canvas. Add to calendar Book now Be part of a shared artwork that celebrates connection, culture, and creativity. Join artist Amanda Hart at our cultural centre to contribute to a free community canvas. Add your mark while you learn and help create a meaningful piece of artwork shaped by our community. Dates: Wednesday 30 April & 7 May 2026
Date / Frequency 6 May 2026 Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour course facilitated by Jayden Boundary. Add to calendar Book now Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour course facilitated by Jayden Boundary, who is a proud Wadjak, Ballardong, Yued Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong ties throughout the Southwest of WA. Jayden is a qualified Noongar LOTE teacher and is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ which is an introduction to Noongar language. Alongside his teaching, Jayden works in schools and the community to deliver workshops and share Noongar culture through his business Ngalak Nidja. Wed 6 May | 10am–12pm | $60 individual class | Bookings required
Date / Frequency 29 April 2026 Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour course facilitated by Jayden Boundary. Add to calendar Book now Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour course facilitated by Jayden Boundary, who is a proud Wadjak, Ballardong, Yued Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong ties throughout the Southwest of WA. Jayden is a qualified Noongar LOTE teacher and is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ which is an introduction to Noongar language. Alongside his teaching, Jayden works in schools and the community to deliver workshops and share Noongar culture through his business Ngalak Nidja. Wed 29 April | 10am–12pm | $60 individual class | Bookings required
Date / Frequency Thursday 16 April 2026 Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre12 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions A fun and engaging cultural activity for little ones and their parents over the school holidays. Add to calendar Book now A fun and engaging cultural activity for little ones and their parents over the school holidays. This workshop combines storytimes, nursery rhymes and painting with cultural elements to help kids grow their understanding of Aboriginal culture. The workshop will be facilitated by local business Yalkarang Consulting. “Yalkarang means to blossom — reflecting Tamara’s vision for individuals and organisations to blossom through learning, understanding, and genuine cultural responsiveness.” Sessions can run anywhere between 40min to an hour and are best suited to children aged 3-5.
