Nyungar Place Stories Pilot

Using augmented reality for Indigenous cultural sustainability

Abstract

This paper describes the development and piloting of a project that uses augmented reality to support the cultural sustainability of Aboriginal Nyungar peoples of Western Australia’s South Western corner. Place narratives are a central part of Australian Indigenous culture and knowledge, and the significance of place is critical to Aboriginal people’s health and well-being. This pilot project examines the efficacy for the augmented reality app to present Indigenous narratives in a way that engages students in reflexive practice.