HBF Stadium Indigenous Gardens

VenuesWest acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Owners of the land upon which our venues stand and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Our vision for reconciliation is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be fully valued for their ongoing contribution to the sport and entertainment industry. Through achieving this vision we aim to ensure that they benefit from their interactions with Western Australia’s world class sport and entertainment venues and precincts by providing venues that are inclusive, respectful and safe places that nurture a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Patrons that have visited HBF Stadium recently would have noticed our new gardens at the main public entrance and the corporate office entrance. These are the Six Seasons Indigenous Gardens and the Bushtucker Gardens. 

An initiative of the VenuesWest RAP Working Group, the gardens symbolise both our commitment to reconciliation and the ongoing care, support and growth we wish to share with the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Nation. 

We encourage all patrons and visitors to explore the gardens and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich biodiversity of the region and the traditional ecological knowledge that has been passed down through generations of Noongar people.

At the VenuesWest corporate office entrance, patrons will find the Six Seasons Gardens representing; Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang.

At the main public entrance, patrons will find the Bushtucker Gardens, which contain native plants which are traditionally harvested throughout the year for sustenance, medicine and cultural practices.

Please be advised that ingesting any part of these bush tucker plants is at your own risk. VenuesWest does not assume responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from consuming these plants, and we ask that they remain in the garden beds for educational purposes.