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About Us

The Friends of Myall Creek Memorial Inc. is a community of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working together to honour truth, remembrance, and reconciliation.
We are committed to sharing the story of Myall Creek, supporting education, and ensuring this place continues to guide future generations in understanding our shared history.

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Friends of the Myall Creek Memorial

The Friends of Myall Creek Memorial Inc. exists to honour truth, remembrance, and reconciliation.

We are a community of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people working together to ensure that the story of Myall Creek — and the courage shown in confronting its truth — continues to be heard.

Our purpose is to help Australians understand our shared history, to speak the truth of what happened, and to walk together on the journey of healing.

In 2008, the massacre site and Memorial were included on the National Heritage Register and also received NSW state heritage listing in 2010.

Here, truth and respect walk together.

Our Story

In 1838, a group of at least 28 Aboriginal men, women, and children were murdered at Myall Creek station.

This event — one of hundreds during the Frontier Wars — was the first time in Australia that some of those responsible were tried and executed for massacring Aboriginal people under colonial law. It remains a defining moment in our national story of truth and justice. Generations later, descendants and community members came together to create a place of truth-telling and remembrance. Their leadership led to the opening of the Myall Creek Memorial on 10 June 2000 — a symbol of courage, respect, and reconciliation.

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THE MEMORIAL CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH THREE KEY STAGES:

STAGE 1

Memorial Walk (2000)

STAGE 2

Cultural space and Aboriginal garden (2021)

STAGE 3

Proposed educational and cultural centre, approved and awaiting funding

The site is listed on both Federal and NSW State Heritage Registers as a place of national significance.

Our People and Governance

Friends of Myall Creek Memorial Inc. is a registered not-for-profit charity with deductible gift recipient status.

Our national committee reflects reconciliation in action — half Aboriginal and half non-Aboriginal, with the Aboriginal voice holding the final word. Community-led Friends groups in Sydney, Armidale, and beyond help share the story and sustain the work of remembrance.

How to set up a Friends of Myall Creek group

All that is needed is for someone to be the link person who will liaise with the National Committee. Their name(s) can then be put on the website, with contact details. The charter for Friends Groups is at all times to support and be accountable to the National Committee by following these Protocols. Friends groups raise funds and seek approval from the National Committee for their public facing activities.

Find your local Friends Group in the Contact Section

Constitution

Annual Commemoration

Each June, the community gathers on Country for the Annual Myall Creek Commemoration — a day of reflection, truth, and unity. We walk the path, read the plaques, and remember those who were lost. It is a time of quiet strength and shared respect, where families, descendants, and supporters honour the past and continue the journey toward understanding.

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Continuing the Story

Our work extends beyond commemoration — it’s about truth-telling, education, and connection.

Through partnerships with schools and communities, we share the story of the Myall Creek massacre with future generations. Every act of remembrance keeps the truth alive.

Guided Tours

We offer guided tours of the Myall Creek Massacre site for schools, corporates and community organisations. The tours will be guided by a local Elder or respected Gomeroi person. The tours take a minimum of 1.5 hours to complete and we have a minimum of 10 people per tour. We can also assist with catering and accommodation if required. Tour prices on application.

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