Community invite to Reclaim the Space event in Perth

Boorloo Aboriginal Alliance is to host Reclaim the Space, a community-led healing event at Forrest Place in Boorloo/Perth on Sunday in response to the alleged terror attack during a peaceful protest on January 26. 

The event, from 11am, aims to bring community, families, and supporters together in culture, healing, and unity on Noongar Boodja.

“The Invasion Day rally has left our mob with deep wounds that will take a long time to heal,” rally organiser Fabian Yarran said.

“We came together peacefully to speak up for our rights, and we were met with violence and confusion.

“Our right to protest on our own Country is sacred, and no act of violence will ever take that from us.

“To everyone who felt that fear in January – please join us on Sunday. Come and heal with us to show that we are still here, standing strong on our Boodja.”

Key Points

Purpose and response to January incident

Organisers said the initiative was developed in direct response to the alleged terror attack during a January 2026 protest, described as peaceful, which left many community members feeling unsafe. The Alliance is positioning the event as a visible, collective affirmation of cultural strength and community resilience in the face of that incident.

Event organisers emphasised the importance of reclaiming shared public spaces, supporting those affected, and demonstrating community unity. They highlighted the need for a safe environment where Aboriginal people can gather, speak, and move freely on Country.

Event organiser Megan Krakouer said Reclaim the Space is a statement of our survival and strength.

The event will include a Welcome to Country and a smoking ceremony, followed by cultural activities and community-led reflections. According to the Alliance, these elements are designed to centre culture and facilitate collective healing.

The event is presented as family-friendly and community-focused, with an open invitation to supporters and allies.

“What happened in January was an attack on our people and on our right to exist safely in public spaces on Noongar Boodja,” event organiser Megan Krakouer said.

“Reclaim the Space is a statement of our survival and that strength. We will gather, we will heal, and we will rise.

“We invite all mob and allies to stand with us and reclaim this space with strength and pride.”

Organisations involved

The Boorloo Aboriginal Alliance includes representatives from the following organisations:

• South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council
• Yokai – Healing Our Spirit
• Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
• Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation
• Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation
• Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia
• Kuditj Pty Ltd
• Reclaim the Space is supported by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, National Indigenous Australians Agency, and City of Perth.