Sharing ‘The Kimberley’ in Broome

On 17th July over 100 people gathered at the Gimme Gimme Bar, now Club. The Broome audience enjoyed a captivating local screening of the ABC documentary episode ‘The Kimberley,’ part of a new three-part series by ABC which is available to watch on: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley

This was followed by an inspiring panel discussion featuring special guests including award-winning actor, series presenter, co-producer and music producer/director Mark Coles Smith, Prof. Anne Poelina, Dr. Skye Cameron and ecologist Ian Bool. The documentary highlighted the spectacular and majestic nature and culture of the Kimberley region screened as part of a collaboration with the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, and Environs Kimberley. 

Feedback from the local audience included:  
“Hearing from the panel was such a privilege.” 
“The uniqueness of the Kimberley is humbling and awe inspiring.” 
“The panel was amazing.” 
“Such inspirational words from all the panellists.” 
“Inspiration to stand together and protect the amazing Kimberley landscape that I feel so
lucky to call home.” 
“The panellists were inspiring. We all need to come together to protect our Earth.” 
“The uniqueness of the animals we have in the Kimberley is like nowhere else on earth, I
feel inspired to go further in efforts to protect them.” 
“What a privilege to hear (the panel) speak and to see such genuine passion to showcase
the Kimberley.”

Big thank you to Lachie Carracher who chaired the panel and to everyone who came along
and special thanks to the remarkable panel guests.

Photo credits: Nelson Baker