When a collection of Carrolup artworks came home to Nyungar country in 2013, a unique and precious resource was returned to Western Australia.
Lost overseas for more than 60 years, the exquisite artworks by young children of the Stolen Generations offer a rare glimpse into the lived experiences of Aboriginal children during a dark chapter of our past, when systemic racism and discrimination tore Indigenous families and culture apart.
Curtin University is embarking on a project to create a dedicated home for these artworks that will become a centre for truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that photographs/videos on this page may contain images of deceased persons, which may cause sadness or distress.
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The Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling
The collection sheds light on the stories of the Stolen Generations by allowing the voices of the Carrolup children to permeate through to today.
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Shining a light on the injustices of our past and examining their consequences across generations so we can build a fairer and more inclusive future together.
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Overview
The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork is a unique collection of artworks created by Aboriginal children of the Stolen Generations in the 1940s at the Carrolup Native Settlement in Western Australia. This is the story of those artworks.
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Programs
The Katijin Coolungah [Seek and See What Was and What Can Be] Education Program is a creative and engaging learning experience for primary and secondary students
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Support
When you support the The Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling, you help make tomorrow better through the transformative power of art.
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Visit
Curtin University is embarking on a project to create a dedicated home for these artworks that will become a centre for truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.