Maladjiny-ap (Place of Growing)

Maladjiny-ap (Place of Growing) celebrates the Aboriginal culture and history of the area now known as the City of Gosnells.

The exhibition is on display in the Orange Room at the Gosnells Library, 2232 Albany Hwy, Gosnells from July 2024.

The artworks which make up this exhibition have been created by the participants and coordinators of the Langford Aboriginal Association's My Time and Art & Yarning groups, their handprints are below and form part of the exhibition in the Orange Room, 

The City of Gosnells acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people who are the traditional custodians of this land.  We pay our respect to their culture, history and their Elders past and present.

Heart of Our Community

Langford Aboriginal Association Inc

In the late 1990's, Aboriginal community members believed there weren't enough services within the City of Gosnells for Aboriginal people, so the Langford Aboriginal Association (LAA) was formed.

The organisation operates primarily on grant funding and has grown slowly over time to be a stronger and more sustainable incorporated association.  In 2023, there were 12 staff and many volunteers.  

The LAA Centre, on Imber Turn in Langford, has been developed into a functional and attractive space with program rooms, a commercial kitchen, a community and bush tucker garden and an open fire pit, providing a comfortable place for the community visit.

LAA runs many programs, some in partnership with other organisations.  There are programs suitable for all age groups and they are free to attend.  The well-attended programs are delivered at the Centre, which is easily accessible.

If LAA wasn't here, I don't think we'd know each other as well as we do.  We really do just feel like one big family, which is how it used to be.

- Langford Aboriginal Association member

LAA has many plans for its future and is looking to become more of a cultural centre, incorporating Noongar language and culture.  The Association has been built on a solid foundation and many moorditj (excellent) community members will continue to be part of the organisation far into the future.

For more information on the Langford Aboriginal Association visit their website.

Ngalang Moolyakiny

Our Beginnings

As Aboriginal people we always honour our great Wagyl as we travel on country, connected through spirit, working together to ensure the survival of country and culture

- Langford Aboriginal Association