All exciting community projects begin with an idea that captivates people’s hearts and imagination. The idea that led to the formation of Benalla Migrant Camp Inc. and which reignited the public interest in the Benalla Migrant Camp’s History, was the immensely popular launch of the Benalla Migrant Camp Photographic Exhibition on Australia Day 2013. When in April 2013, Benalla Migrant Camp Inc. formed with the overarching vision to preserve the memory of the camp for future generations, we decided to make our first priority to continue to make the exhibition accessible to the community. We need your help
If you share our passion for migration history and the camp, and you have skills you think can assist us, come and talk to us. We lack the volunteers to pursue every good idea. Over the years a number of former residents have taken on smaller projects, either as a donation or with our financial support. The internet and social media have allowed many skilled people (including academics and artists) to work with us regardless of location. People from all over Australia (and even as far away as Denmark and the US) have connected to us through social media. This page keeps you up to date with our current projects and events. It is also a tool to recruit helpers and get your feedback. Sabine Smyth (Chair, Benalla Migrant Camp Inc.)
