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WALGA’s annual Aboriginal Engagement Forum is returning to the State Reception Centre, Kaarta Gar-up (Kings Park), Boorloo (Perth) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
WALGA has proudly hosted the Aboriginal Engagement Forum since 2017, providing a space for the WA Local Government sector and partners to embrace the principles of reconciliation, to listen, learn, and share our work in progressing respectful Aboriginal and community engagement.
This year’s theme ‘Kaartidjin kwop koorliny | Empowerment in Action’ will focus on strengthening Aboriginal representation within Local Government, and building employment, business and leadership pathways.
The Forum brings together First Nations leaders and key stakeholders for a day of learning, stories and fostering collaboration between Local Governments and Aboriginal communities across policy, programs and service delivery.
Following on from the success of last year’s sold-out event, discussions at the 2026 Forum will include how Local Governments can sustain positive employment and economic empowerment outcomes, such as ways to reduce cultural load for Aboriginal employees and Elected Members, truth telling and culturally informed decision-making.