As we face the colossal challenge of protecting and restoring the environment, Breathing Life into Boodja* provides hope and inspiration.

The film is a galvanising portrayal of large-scale environmental achievements being made by community groups, Aboriginal communities and rangers, conservation landholders, farmers and scientists. Together, they are restoring and healing land around the Porongurup and Stirling Ranges in south-western Australia.

In this region some of Australia’s most biologically diverse ecosystems were destroyed when land clearing for broad-acre agriculture was dramatically increased after World War II. Now restoration is underway across large tracts of open farmland and wildlife is returning.

At the same time, dispossessed Aboriginal communities are regaining their voice and their role as managers of their country. Their story is one of self-empowerment and cultural healing achieved as part of environmental recovery – healthy country and healthy people.

This collaborative work is part of an ambitious 1,000-kilometre effort known as Gondwana Link, which is establishing an arc of continuous wildlife habitat from the tall, wet forests of the Margaret River area through to the semi-arid Great Western Woodlands around Kalgoorlie.

In recognition of Gondwana Link’s global significance, it has been named as one of the ‘Founding 50’ projects for the United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021- 2030).

We will be joined by guest speaker Keith Bradby OAM and CEO of Goondwana Link who will convey some lessons for us as we embark on our own landscape restoration program, the Black Cockatoo Forest. This will be followed by a short panel discussion on what we need to do next to scale up the Black Cockatoo Forest project. Panelists will include Keith Bradby (Goondwana Link), Dr Grey Coupland (Murdoch University), Steve McCabe (Rewild Perth) and Catriona Ferrie (Rotary),

*”Boodja” means “Country” in Noongar language.

Join us at our monthly movie night to learn and be inspired to take action.

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Event Details

The film starts at 6.30pm. Please arrive by 6.15pm if possible.

Alcohol is available for purchase at the bar. There will be free popcorn thanks to The Source at The Mezz and free bakery items thanks to Dejaxo Bakery. You can also BYO snacks.

Children are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

No need to print your ticket.

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