www.magabala.com Australia's oldest independent Indigenous publishing house
Magabala Books was born out of a traditional song and dance festival held in 1984 that was attended by Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley. Here it was decided that an organisation, firmly rooted in Aboriginal law and culture, be established—the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC). KALACC was to be run by Aboriginal leaders and one of its aims was to protect the rights of traditional storytellers and artists. To this end, Magabala Books was created.
In 1987, from the pearling town of Broome in the remote north-west of Western Australia, Magabala Books published its first book. Today we have more than twenty years’ experience in publishing Aboriginal social history, memoirs, autobiography, fiction, young adult, children’s traditional stories and children’s picture books. We are proud to be Australia’s oldest independent Indigenous publishing house.
Our Broome based bookshop is a showcase for our publishing house based in the same location. We are a non-for-profit organisation publishing Australian Indigenous content and literature.
As a non-for-profit organisation, we rely on your generous donations to assist our illustrators and writings in achieving our goals.
You can make a difference in several ways ...
To donate money, whether it's a once-only or a regular donation it's as easy as clicking right here (http://www.givenow.com.au/magabala). Or you can call Magabala Books on 61+ (0) 8 9192 1991 with your credit card details. Donations can also be made by cheque, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), or credit card and mailed or faxed with this downloadable form (http://magabala.pilot.springwebsolutions.com/index.php/how_to_donate). Or come and meet our staff and donate in person at our bookshop in 1 Bagot Street Broome WA.
To sponsor a publication or a project, or to discuss workplace giving, a pledge of support, (for example donating $5,000 over 5 years), or a bequest from your estate, talk with our Philanthropy Manager, Sharon Griffiths on 61+ (0) 8 9192 1991 or 61+ (0) 429 350 078.
Other opportunities to make difference may include pro bono or volunteer work. By purchasing Magabala Books, or giving a Donation Gift Vouchers (TBC) as a gift you can also make a difference.
For more information on donations and supporting Magabala please email fundraising@magabala.com
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