Understanding through scientific research and Aboriginal knowledge the history of human habitation in Australia

Kimberley Foundation Australia has changed its name to Rock Art Australia

The name has changed but the objectives of the Foundation remain unchanged.  [Play the short film to capture our evolution]

Rock Art Australia will continue as an organisation dedicated to understanding through research and Aboriginal knowledge the history of human habitation of Australia. Research will remain multi-disciplinary and scientific and will always be in partnership with Aboriginal people.

The Kimberley’s rock art legacy will remain a primary focus but areas with rich rock art assemblages, also ancient but different from the Kimberley, contain valuable records that reveal Australia’s earliest history.

The change of name to Rock Art Australia reflects a growing awareness that rock art research can make a unique and substantial contribution to the history of Australia, the region in which we live and the narrative of global migration.

FILM INTRODUCING THE RESEARCH CHAIRS

As RAA supporters know, this year we have two new scientists leading the two Chairs established by the Foundation – one in Rock Art at The University of WA, and one in Archaeological Science at The University of Melbourne.  Due to Covid-19 the events to meet them in person have not been able to take place. So we introduce them to you here!  Click on the link for a revealing 8-minute chat led by former ABC presenter Graham Phillips with Professors Joakim Goldhahn and  Rachel Popelka-Filcoff.

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OUR RESEARCH

WHAT WE DO

OUR JOB

Rock Art Australia’s job is to fund the research and protect Australia’s rock art by bringing science and Aboriginal cultural knowledge together.  We’re committed to advancing the understanding of and protection of this great national heritage. The global significance of the rock art needs to be more broadly recognised, respected, and celebrated.  

You can help us do our job. Rock art research leads to the protection of Australia’s extraordinary Aboriginal heritage. Act now and donate to rock art research.

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