119 Redfern Street – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultation

We asked for feedback from the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on the future use of a new Aboriginal knowledge and culture centre.

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In 2022, Two Point Co, a 100% Indigenous-owned consultancy completed a community consultation on behalf of the City of Sydney.

They asked the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for their views on the future use of 119 Redfern Street. More than 250 people gave their feedback through surveys, yarning sessions, pop-up stalls and one-on-one conversations.

Takeaways

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members told us they want 119 Redfern Street to be:

  • authentically and genuinely co-designed with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members
  • managed and run by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • welcoming of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, clans and mobs
  • a culturally safe and inclusive space to preserve and share the stories, histories and legacy of the local area
  • a space that fosters culture and knowledge
  • a space that supports healing, health and wellbeing
  • a space that provides development opportunities for youth and community members.