Come along to experience a truth telling virtual reality work created by Noongar theatre-maker Ian Wilkes and artist/filmmaker Poppy van Oorde-Grainger. Elder Doolann-Leisha Eatts relates an oral history about one of the first massacres in Western Australia. It took place on May 3rd 1830 at Galup (formerly known as Lake Monger).

The Galup experience consists of two events, firstly a talk by one of the creators giving some background to the making of the experience. Next, a series of six immersive Virtual Reality sessions will be held during the day.

Background information can be found on the Same Drum website here

Warnings: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience members are advised that this production includes the names, images and voices of people who have passed away.

When:

Date: Monday 25th of May (25/05/2026)

Time: 9:00am-10.00am (presentation) 30 minute VR sessions from 11.00am

Where:

Presentation:

Boola Katitjin, Room 360.3.002

VR experience:

Boola Katitjin Room: 360.3.011B

What to expect:

The day begins with a talk including a short video and slides regarding the making of the experience.
There will follow a series of immersive Virtual Reality group sessions (up to 15 people per session).
Each event is separate so you must book into the event/session you want to attend.
Those attending the VR experience will need to be comfortable wearing a VR headset.
If attending one of the VR sessions, you will be asked to sign a waiver on the day. See 'More information' below for more details.

Additional Accessibility Information:

Nearest Parking car park

ACROD bays car park 7

https://www.murdoch.edu.au/boola-katitjin/about-boola-katitjin/getting-to-boola-katitjin

If you sign up and can no longer attend we understand that life is busy, but would you please email at your earliest convenience EDI@murdoch.edu.au so that your place can be allocated to someone else.

Contact the host of Galup VR experience and presentation