Tuesday, 23 November 2010
The University of Western Australia and the philanthropic body Kimberley Foundation Australia have joined forces in an effort to protect the unique and spectacular rock-art of the Kimberley region.
The Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Colin Barnett, MLA, will tomorrow formally announce the partnership between the Foundation and UWA which aims to generate a better appreciation of the Indigenous cultural heritage in the Kimberley.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the partners commits them to initiate and support long-term research programs, collaborate with Indigenous groups, seek support from the corporate and Government sectors and advocate for the heritage value of rock-art.
WHAT: Premier to announce a partnership between UWA and Kimberley Foundation Australia
WHEN: 10.30am, Wednesday, November 24, 2010
WHERE: Formal Dining Room, The University Club of Western Australia, The University of Western Australia, Crawley (nearest entrance Hackett Entrance 1)
Image credits: Guyon Guyon rock paintings, Oomarri (images courtesy Ambrose Mungala Chalarimeri; photographs by Richard Downs)
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Sonia Nolan
(UWA Energy and Minerals Institute) (+61 8) 6488 7586 / (+61 4) 01 034 103
Janine MacDonald
(UWA Public Affairs) (+61 8) 6488 5563 / (+61 4) 32 637 716
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