“There has been a lack of understanding in the community between people and it’s time to get this out  and share,” she explained to council. 

“This cultural centre is a passion of mine, we believe it can be a healing (process), where we can empower people give them pride and cultural identity.

“It’s a dream, it’s a vision we want to negotiate with council, the community, our community, sharing the Wiradjuri Cultural Centre in Wellington for many generations,” Ms Chester said when asking the council for seed funding to get a proposal together to submit to the Cobbora Transition plan.

The submission to council says it would drive tourism and jobs.

Elder Joyce Williams says a cultural centre will bring all communities together.

“There is a time for change and reconciliation for the whole community,” she said.

Another elder Nelson Smith said he was moved by the proposal, one which he hoped would bring the community to share.

“It stays deep inside my heart to be involved in the community,” he said, citing his long history in sport and as a business person and one time local school bus driver. “It’s up to us to join up and put our heads together to get this up.”

The mayor Rod Buhr says the council will help the Aboriginal community. 

Deputy mayor Cr David Grant moved a motion seconded by Cr Anne Jones for a letter to be written in support of the cultural centre.

There is a link on the Wellington Times website we you can see pictures and the proposal.