You are invited to come together for the opening of Yitpi Yartapuultiku - Soul of Port Adelaide - Aboriginal Cultural Centre - a new place to gather, share stories and celebrate Kaurna culture.

Join us for this FREE community event marking Parnatti (Autumn to Winter) and Waitpi (windy season) as we open Yitpi Yartapuultiku with a Cultural ceremony and performance, exhibitions, self-guided trail, Aboriginal maker stalls and family-friendly activities. Explore the riverside grounds, nature playspace and trace ancient stories etched in sculpture and art curated by Aboriginal custodians.

Find out more and register your interest

Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a new and exciting Aboriginal cultural destination in the heart of Port Adelaide. The development of Yitpi Yartapuultiku has been undertaken together, to respect the Aboriginal connection to the site, with every aspect of the design shaped by cultural knowledge of Kaurna people. Through deep listening and observation throughout the design and development process, cultural practices and narratives have been seamlessly integrated, ensuring an authentic representation of heritage and culture.

Once open, the centre will offer a diverse and engaging program of activities and experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds. It will be an inclusive and family-friendly environment, welcoming individuals to connect, play, and learn.

At its core, Yitpi Yartapuultiku aims to heal Country and bring the community together, while offering unparalleled opportunities for events, community programs, and tourism.

Years in the making, designed in collaboration with local Aboriginal Custodians, Yitpi Yartapuultiku will be an authentic place for immersion and sharing in local culture.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone wanting to collaborate with us to deliver programs and activities that will bring Yitpi Yartapuultiku to life as a space where people can meet, learn, experience, grow and develop strong cultural connections.

Whether you are an individual, community group or organisation, if you have an idea for a program, event, project, workshop or other activity, we would like to hear from you. Find out more about how you can submit an expression of interest.

To stay up to date with future community engagement for Yitpi Yartapuultiku and other City of PAE projects visit the Yitpi Yartapuultiku project page on our website.

The Yitpi Yartapuultiku “Living Shoreline” redevelopment is supported by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.