REDFERN: The City of Sydney has approved a new Aboriginal cultural space to be created in Redfern.
For years local Aboriginal community organisations have been campaigning for an Aboriginal-run culture and creative space for the inner city. In the past Council and the NSW government have rejected opportunities to make it happen.
The centre will be at the Council-owned space at 107 Redfern Street. It’s a large space in the heart of the main street of Redfern, and includes a gallery, live music and event space, studios and more. Until the end of last year the space was managed by “107 Projects”, which sadly folded and is no longer in operation.
The approval is a huge local win, which comes after significant community pressure, and as a result of motions by the Greens and Independent Councillor Yvonne Weldon who backed the community campaign.
Council will undertake necessary maintenance and upgrades to 107 Redfern Street, provide ongoing asset management support, and conduct an Expression of Interest process to call for local Aboriginal groups to take up tenancy in the building.
