Bangerang Cultural Centre
Location
Yorta Yorta Country
Shepparton VIC, Australia
Client
VicUrban and Greater Shepparton Council
Significance
State Significance
VHR H1082
Completed
2005
Services Provided
Conservation Management Plans
Awards
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The Bangerang Cultural Centre was designed by the noted emigre Modernist architect Frederick Romberg and was the first purpose-built, Aboriginal cultural center in Australia to be managed by the local indigenous community.
The Centre is of social significance for the important role it has played for many Aboriginal people in preserving their identity and raising awareness of indigenous culture. It has assisted in maintaining the cultural heritage of descendants of the Bangerang people. The Bangerang tribe of Northern Victoria consisted of ten different clan groups living in the region between the Murray and the Goulburn Rivers.
VicUrban and the Greater Shepparton Council approached RBA seeking advice on conserving the heritage values of the centre, in light of plans to develop the surrounding parklands (formerly the International Village) for residential purposes.
RBA prepared a Conservation Management Plan, which involved consultation with the traditional owners of the land and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, to guide the process and ensure an appropriate heritage outcome.
