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Supporting First Nations led projects to protect and reinvigorate language and culture

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About Wyemando 

Wyemando partners with First Nations led organisations and projects to support the preservation and reinvigoration of language across Western Australia, with a focus on initiatives for children and young people.​

Original Frog and Brolga artwork Mitchel
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Learn about The Jimmy Pike Scholarship

Jimmy Pike Trust artist-in-residence scholarship

Supporting Kimberley Aboriginal artists in printmaking

The Wyemando Committee administers the Jimmy Pike Trust, which funds an annual artist-in-residence scholarship for two to three Aboriginal artists from the Kimberley region. This scholarship offers the opportunity to attend printmaking workshops at ECU for two weeks every March-April, fostering artistic growth and cultural exchange.

Our history 

A charitable trust

Wyemando Bequest was established by the Harper sisters, Nan, Cecilie and Sue Harper, in 1994 preserve and maintain Aboriginal languages and culture in Western Australia.

Our people 

A dedicated team of leaders

Wyemando is guided by a dedicated Committee of seven individuals, each contributing their expertise and passion to our mission.

Preserving Aboriginal language and culture

Safeguarding traditions for future generations

Western Australian Aboriginal languages and cultures, some of the oldest in the world, are under threat. Communities are working to preserve their heritage through language centres, arts hubs, and cultural programs.

 

Explore our resources to see how these efforts are safeguarding future generations’ cultural legacy.

Learn about  Wyemando's history and people

Learn about grant eligibilty and the application process

Discover more about our current and past funded projects

Have questions about your project? We're here to help

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CONTACT

+61 467 154 203
contact@wyemando.org.au

PO Box 175
Bayswater WA 6933

Drawing by Mitchel Drill in the original 'Sharing our Stories' storybook 'The Frog and the Brolga' © Liz Thompson

Artwork © Jimmy Pike, courtesy of the Jimmy Pike Trust
Header and footer images © Cakewalk Media

© Wyemando 2025

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners/elders both past and present, the Noongar Wadjak people, on whose land we live and work.

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