Creative hub gets State Government support

A CREATIVE arts and cultural hub in Bendigo established by the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation, known as Dumawul, is one of eleven projects to receive a State Government grant through its Creative Ventures Program. 

Dumawul will receive $180,000 over two years for artistic, cultural and economic development opportunities for First Nations creatives living on Dja Dja Wurrung country, also known as Djandak. 

The hub currently runs a one-day cultural competency program where it teaches participants about the heritage of Djandak and its people. 

It also runs an Ulumbarra CBD walking tour and a Kooyoora cultural tour. 

State Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said the Victorian Government was proud to back local creativity. 

“Congratulations to the team at Dumawul,” said Ms Edwards. “It’s a testament to their hard work and vision and the important contribution they make to our community and to Victoria’s creative industries.” 

Other projects backed by the program include a social enterprise in the western Melbourne suburb of Footscray, digital training in Warrnambool, and the FLOW Festival which is put on for and by the deaf community.