Kahlin Compound Memorial – design

The Northern Territory Government recognises the former Myilly Point site of the Kahlin Compound and is committed to delivering a commemorative space in consultation with key stakeholders who have a connection to this historic site.

The Kahlin Compound was established in 1912 as a place where every Aboriginal person in Darwin was required by law to live. In 1913 the Stolen Generation children began being relocated to Kahlin Compound before being relocated in 1925 to the Half-Caste Home in Schultz Street.

The compound was relocated to Bagot Aboriginal Reserve in 1938 when authorities decided they could no longer effectively segregate the Aboriginal population, and most significantly, because the Kahlin site was deemed to be the best location for the new hospital.

The construction of a commemorative space will provide a culturally appropriate place for Aboriginal families and Kahlin Compound survivors and descendants to meet and commemorate the people and stories of the compound.

The space will also enable all Territorians and visitors to learn and understand the history of the site.

The design will be informed by key stakeholders who have a connection to the Kahlin Compound. It will be situated on the site of the former compound at 10 Lambell Terrace, Larrakeyah.

A design consultancy has been awarded and in consultation with key stakeholder groups, will develop documentation ready for a construction tender.

The finalised design documentation is due by September 2024.

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Contact

To find out more about the Kahlin Compound memorial, contact Director Portfolio Management Rebecca Stavrou on mobile 0438 309 149 or email rebecca.stavrou@nt.gov.au.