Evening Gathering for World Habitat Day- Part of the 2025 Nature Festival South Australia

Step into a unique and powerful evening blending ecology, culture, and solidarity, as we mark World Habitat Day with a focus on one of the most biodiverse and lesser-known places on Earth: West Papua.

Hosted by the Australian West Papua Association of SA and Conservation Council of SA this experience curates a range of local, interstate and international speakers, storytellers, and artists sharing knowledge and lived experience. A visual and sensory journey through West Papua’s landscapes and biodiversity. Reflections on habitat loss, cultural resilience, and what solidarity looks like.

This event will bring together Indigenous communities from across Australia and the Pacific, alongside organisations focused on climate action and environmental justice. It aims to shine a light on link between various habitats (urban and remote), the impact of resource extraction (particularly in West Papua) and the threat of rising sea levels to Pacific nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, and the Torres Straits.

This larger event is split into 2 parts:

2-5pm Free family event in the outside and undercover verandah areas at Yitpi Yartapuultiku - see separate event link for more information

(between events 4-6pm Food trucks on site for those who want a feed)

6-9pm Ticketed guest speaking event seated inside the beautiful venue

($20 full price $5 concession) - hot drinks and biscuits available

There will be a Welcome to Country at 6pm.

Confirmed speakers for the evening include:

Arabella Douglas (Currie Country Social Change, Sovereign Climate and Environmental Advisor)

Ali (Kenny) Mirin (Indigenous West Papuan writer and advocate)

Tiahni Adamson (Wildlife Conservation Biologist & 2024 Young South Australian of the Year)

MC -Koteka Wenda West Papuan campaigner, spokesperson and activist

There will also be a Pacific Dance performance after intermission you will not want to miss!

Accessibility event info:
Parking and drop off: Four Accessible parking bays will be available at the Yitpi Yartapuultiku carpark- entrance is off Old Port Rd, Port Adelaide left when driving into the Port Adelaide Shopping district
Safe passenger Drop-Off zones will be available at the turning area off Old Port Rd, Port Adelaide
There is general parking onsite.
Plus if this onsite parking is full you can find parking in the following nearby locations;
- Port Adelaide Rugby Union Oval carpark (Baynes Place. Enter off Langham Place or Commercial Road)
-Paddle SA carpark across Bower Rd
-Port Adelaide Plaza southern carpark
Bathrooms: There is a fully accessible Universal Changing Places bathroom on site, and this requires a special key. Please let the organisers know if you don’t have their own and will need access to a key. There is also a parent room and ambulant unisex toilets.
Pathways: The paths around Yitpi Yartapuultiku are compact gravel and rollable in both manual and power wheelchairs (though a little assistance may be useful in the spots closer to the water). The building and main paths around the facility are fully wheelchair accessible. There are some parts of the nature play area that may be less easy to navigate.
Seating: There will be designated accessible seating areas for presentations or performances. There is lift access to mezzanine level.
Communication access: We are currently seeking funding to make the event inclusive for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
Quiet space: Along with the quiet outdoors areas there will be a designating a quiet area indoors for people who need a sensory break.
Transport: Train Services - City to Outer Harbor Line • Disembark at Port Adelaide Railway Station Please note that the Port Adelaide Station Ramp has a steep decline
Adelaide Metro Bus Services- City to Port Adelaide - 118, 150, 235, 239, 254X, 252 • Disembark on Commercial Road and walk a few minutes to the event
Glenelg to Port Adelaide Adelaide Metro Bus Services - 265, 300 and 118 • Disembark on Commercial Road and walk a few minutes to the event
Public Holiday time tables may change, please check all information with Adelaide Metro before departing. To Plan your journey, please utilise Metro Adelaide Plan a Trip https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/plana-trip/plan-my-journey