We believe the study of rock art is fundamental to understanding Australia’s history and the global narrative of human origins. We therefore believe these significant sites need to be managed and preserved. In support of this, we are focused on developing long-term collaborations and research partnerships with Aboriginal communities, universities, corporate organisaitons, government agencies and generous donors around the country to develop research projects which have social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits.
Collaborative Approaches in Rock Art Research for a Shared Future
We are working across the country and internationally, funding groundbreaking projects.
These projects are exploring new questions, uncovering remarkable discoveries, and utilising cutting-edge technologies. They are fostering new partnerships and generating meaningful knowledge about our Australian heritage and deepening our understanding of Australia’s story.
Ways to donate
There are a number of ways you can donate.
By Credit Card:
You can donate using your credit card to complete the online form below or download the printable donation form.
Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):
Account name: Rock Art Australia Limited Donation Fund
BSB: 033-364
Account: 985120
Please send an email to accounts@rockartaustralia.org.au advising us of your donation.
With a Cheque:
Please make cheques payable to Rock Art Australia Limited Donation Fund.
Please send cheques to Rock Art Australia, Level 6, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000. Include your full name, address, phone number and email so we can send you a receipt.
Current Projects
Rock art, archaeology, and climate change at Wulk (Red Lily Lagoon), Manilakarr Clan Estate, Western Arnhem Land: Investigating the connections between ancient rock art, environmental shifts, and human adaptation.
Kimberley STEM Outreach Program: Engaging students in remote Kimberley communities through hands-on STEM learning that integrates Western and Indigenous knowledge.
Kimberley Rock Art Virtual Reality (VR) Program: Creating immersive experiences for learning, research, conservation, and public engagement, bringing Australia’s oldest stories into the modern age.
NSW Aboriginal Heritage Office Rock Art Database: Preserving and making accessible thousands of Aboriginal rock art sites along Sydney’s northern beaches, safeguarding knowledge for future generations.
The Impact of Sea Level Rise on Early Humans in Indonesia: Studying how rising seas shaped human migration, technological innovation, and the emergence of new rock art styles.
Before and After the Last Ice Age: GunaiKurnai Archaeology along the Snowy: Excavating a network of sites in Gippsland, Victoria, to reveal the rich 52,000+ year Aboriginal history of GunaiKurnai Country, offering new insights into cultural resilience and environmental change.
Unlocking Environmental Archives of the Kimberley’s Past: A comprehensive study of 60,000 years of environmental and climatic history, culminating in the creation of a groundbreaking paleoenvironmental e-atlas.
It is through your support that Rock Art Australia can fund this fundamental research. We invite you to consider making a tax-deductible donation.
Your gift directly contributes to major scientific breakthroughs in the field, and we simply cannot do it without you.
Image: “Umalli” and “Gamballi” – the creator spirits of the Kwini people, Balangarra Country in the Kimberley. Photography: Mark Jones
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Rock Art Australia is a tax deductible fund listed on the register of Cultural Organisations under subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act of 1997.
