Koorie Heritage Trust facts for kids
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| Established | 1985 |
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| Location | Federation Square Melbourne Australia |
The Koorie Heritage Trust is a special place in Melbourne, Australia. It's an organisation run by Indigenous people that works to protect and share the amazing culture of Aboriginal people from south-east Australia. They have a huge collection of over 100,000 items, including paintings, old tools, books, videos, and photos. They also help families learn about their history and run fun programs to teach everyone about Indigenous culture.
How the Trust Started
The Koorie Heritage Trust began in 1985. It was started by three important people: Uncle Jim Berg, Ron Castan, and Ron Merkel. They wanted to make sure that Indigenous communities could get back and look after their own cultural items. These items were held by places like the University of Melbourne and the Museum of Victoria. The Trust was created to help protect and share this important heritage with everyone.
Where to Find the Trust
The Koorie Heritage Trust is located in the Yarra Building. This building is part of Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia.
A few years ago, in 2017, there was a plan to knock down the Yarra Building. The idea was to build a new Apple Store there. However, many people wanted to protect Federation Square because it's a very important place. The National Trust worked to have Federation Square added to a special list called the Victorian Heritage Register. In April 2019, the plan to knock down the building was stopped. This meant the Koorie Heritage Trust could stay in its home at Federation Square.
