Subi East celebrates its rich cultural heritage through the thoughtful retention and repurposing of key historical buildings, preserving important links to the site’s past. These spaces will be adapted for future community use, ensuring their stories continue to be part of everyday life. Public art and landscape design are also being used to honour the site's legacy, with creative elements integrated throughout to share meaningful stories, reflect on the site's history as a place of healing, and celebrate its significance to the local community.

Read more about how we are celebrating Subiaco's culture and heritage at The Oval and 1909.

The Noongar Six Seasons Bidi is a cultural trail through Subi East, created in partnership with Whadjuk Noongar Elders, and local Noongar artists. The Bidi weaves through the Subi East precinct, showcasing six sculptures,designed to invite reflection and interaction while representing each of the six Noongar seasons: Makuru, Djilba, Kambarang, Birak, Bunuru and Djeran.

Whether you’re visiting Subiaco Oval, Mueller Park or the new residential precincts, the Bidi offers a unique way to experience Noongar culture in the heart of the city.

Our approach is built on genuine partnership and respect for Noongar culture, setting a new benchmark for collaboration between government and Aboriginal communities. From the outset, we prioritised the voices and knowledge of Whadjuk Noongar Elders, embedding cultural expertise at the heart of decision-making through the Aboriginal Development Manager (ADM) Pilot Program. This process goes beyond traditional consultation, empowering Traditional Owners to actively shape how their heritage is celebrated – from public art to landscaping – while also mentoring emerging artists and supporting the long-term growth of the Noongar community.

The Six Seasons Bidi was shaped through a mentorship program that brought together six emerging Noongar artists to create public sculptures. Over 15 weeks, they worked alongside Elders, cultural advisors and design specialists to transform cultural knowledge into powerful artworks.

The program offered hands-on experience in design development, fabrication, and storytelling – building skills for future commissions and strengthening the Noongar arts community. All six artists have since gone on to secure new opportunities, showing how cultural collaboration can create lasting impact.