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Ghungalu and Duaringa CommunityKeeping Place and Cultural Centre
Presentation for the Small Museums Conference
23 October 2004
Introductions Nghally Ghungalu Thoonieda
Aboriginal Corporation Organisation set up by
Ghungalu people in 1994 to manage cultural heritage and Native Title activities
Future Dreaming Community development and
capacity building organisation Created in 2003 by Ghungalu
people in partnership with trusted professionals.
Support for individuals and groups to develop their own projects and build their skills, to achieve their goals
Today’s presentation How the project began Our vision for the cultural centre and what
it means for the Ghungalu Aboriginal community
The processes we’ve been using to develop the project
Where we’re up to The challenges ahead
The history of the project Mid 2003 - Ghungalu identified need for a
permanent keeping place Coal mining activity and other developments in
the Bowen Basin are disturbing artifacts Ghungalu secured in-principle support from
three mining companies, to support the development of a permanent keeping place
Ghungalu people decided they wanted more than just a place to put artifacts – wanted to create a living cultural and economic hub, to help protect culture and create community development opportunities
History of the project continued
Late 2003 – Ghungalu invited Future Dreaming to assist with developing the project
Early 2004 – discussions between Duaringa Shire Council, Ghungalu and Future Dreaming
Late 2004 - Ghungalu approached Duaringa community to discuss ideas – Duaringa Historical Society
Dec 04 to July 05 – community meetings Also during 2004/2005 Ghungalu and Future
Dreaming initial discussions with interested mining companies
Vision
“Living cultural heritage – helping people connect with the past, understand the present and take part in creating the future”
A working cultural heritage & education centre A tourism destination – the centre itself, and local tours An economic and administrative base for Ghungalu
people on their traditional country A community resource - for local people to meet, have a
coffee and promote local and visiting arts and cultural activities
A sustainable income, to create jobs and keep growing opportunities for members of the community
What it means for Ghungalu people Our community creating our own project, shaping our
own future Control over our own cultural heritage A chance to share our culture, our stories with other
people – recognition on our own land A chance to work more closely with
non-indigenous people in our region and beyond Working partnerships with Duaringa Historical Society,
Duaringa Shire Council, mining companies, others This project has broadened our world, linked us up with
groups we’ve never worked with before We feel now that we’re true partners in the development
of our place, our region Where we’ve never been part of that before – we’ve always
been on the fringes
Processes so far
Community meetings & newsletters Research and networking Information and capacity building for
community working group Developing our ‘Business Proposal’ NEXT: fundraising for our Feasibility Study
Community meetings January 05 - Ghungalu and
Duaringa community agreed to work together
Working Group created: Ghungalu community Duaringa Historical Society Duaringa Shire Council Future Dreaming
Held meetings every 6 weeks or so, to discuss ideas and ways forward
Draft floor plans to stimulate community discussion Acumen Design, Melbourne
Research and networking Future Dreaming has
been researching information about museums, galleries, tourism, relevant business processes
Discussions with: Museum and Gallery
Services Queensland Museum Koori Heritage Trust Oz Experience backpackers Tourism Queensland Capricorn Tourism Local tour operators Acumen Design (Melbourne) Gall & Medek (Brisbane)
Information and capacity building for the community
Capacity building information sessions Zoe Scott, CQ Museum
Resource Centre – info about other regional museums, study tour opportunities
Tourism Queensland ‘Product Review’ workshop & advice
Capricorn Tourism & local Backpacker hotel (Ascot Hotel)
‘Study tour’ and discussions with Bob Blair, Dreamtime Centre
Ghungalu ‘trial tour’ Working with local businesses
and tour operators – Ascot Hotel/backpackers, Dreamtime Centre, ‘Capricorn Dave’s tours’
‘Steps’ we’ve been discussing at community meetings:
Creation of ‘linked’ businessesLocal people develop their ideas for businesses linked to the Cultural Centre
Develop ideas, market research, business plans etc
Develop skills, training
Training for local peopleLocal people develop skills to manage museum/gallery
STUDY TOURSLocal/regional museumsTrip to Sth East Qld
TRAINING
Business Plan, Building,FundraisingCommunity agrees on what we want in the CentreProduct Review WorkshopConsolidate ideas into Business Proposal Feasibility study to assess potential financial returns of chosen venture/approachBUSINESS PLAN
design, costings, legalFUNDRAISING
mining co.s, govt, otherCONSTRUCTION
CENTRE OPENS
Possible involvement of mining companies Three companies have an ‘in-principle’
commitment to a permanent keeping place BHP/BMA, Xstrata, Curragh Other mines may become involved too
Presentation of our ‘Business Proposal’ to mining reps last Monday was positive Interested in contributing to Feasibility Study Interested in seeing the centre offer induction
training for mine staff, also offer training in cultural heritage surveys and processes for other indigenous groups in the region
The big issue …
How can the centre sustain itself? With no Council $ for long term running costs Small local population Need a realistic, commercial focus
Feasibility Study important to identify income generating opportunities
Tourism – cultural, educational, ecotourism Cultural heritage training for mining companies Cultural heritage training for other indigenous groups
Our ideas so far – ‘Business Proposal’
Community Vision Benefits for community and
supporters Elements of the centre - multi
purpose site Proposed site – Mackenzie
Park New building to house the
centre Possible management
structures Legal matters + insurance Funding issues – budget and
income sources Opportunities and Risks Professional supporters Next steps
Elements of multi-purpose site Collection, storage and work areas for two groups
(Ghungalu and DHS) Shared museum and interpretive centre
Telling the shared story of cultural heritage for this region Space for permanent and visiting exhibitions
Tourism information and hub for local tours To Blackdown, Mackenzie River, around town etc
Art gallery for local artists Coffee shop Gift shop Bush foods and bush medicines garden/trail Community resources – gallery, meeting place, small
cinema Office, administration and training space
New building to house cultural centre
Community agreed a new building would be the best way to combine all elements of the cultural centre
Early ‘floor plans’ from Acumen Design helped us talk about what we might want
Gall and Medek have drafted revised drawings, helping us to refine what we want, what it’ll cost
Management of the proposed Centre New legal entity would best meet the community’s needs
Will need to incorporate Ghungalu, Duaringa community and Duaringa Shire Council interests. No existing entity/organisation can do this.
Board structure – needs to be created to ensure community control and corporate stability Reps on Board from Ghungalu and Duaringa community,
Council, corporate interests – all to be discussed Staffing
Will need key staff to run the centre (eg General Manager, others)
Will aim to include salaries in any up-front grant funding Will need Cultural Advisory Groups/committees – to ensure each
group’s cultural heritage is protected the way they want it to be Feasibility Study can advise best way forward on staffing issues
Challenges
Funding is obviously going to be a HUGE issue Will need ‘up front’ grant funding for capital costs+
design and fit out + salary start up Or we may scale it down and use existing buildings
Ongoing running costs – electricity, salaries, stock etc This is where the Feasibility Study is essential Need to identify how the Centre might make an
income, and might sustain itself over time for the good of the community
Maintaining local enthusiasm Attracting good management, staff
Opportunities
The strength of a project created 100% by the community, in partnership with committed stakeholders
Only indigenous tourism venue in Duaringa Shire and in that ‘patch’ of the Capricorn
Location – right on highway Develop markets with educational tourism and eco-
tourism Develop markets for selling local arts/crafts (shop front,
internet) Only ‘real’ coffee shop on the highway between
Blackwater and Rocky!
What’s next? Finalise Terms of Reference
for Feasibility Study ‘Formally’ invite mining
companies and government agencies to help us fund the Feasibility Study
Conduct Feasibility Study to explore ways the centre might earn an income to sustain itself
Hopefully begin the study first quarter of next year
Then? We’ll see what we can grow…