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The Day the GDC nearly burnt!! Nov 06

Yanchep Observatory fire Nov 06

Points to Consider about the Gravity Discovery Centre

  • The GDC is a premier science education centre in Western Australia for Physics and Astronomy, and the only centre in Australia with a focus on Gravity and Cosmology.
  • The GDC is becoming a well known tourism destination as well as an ideal location for families to enjoy a rewarding educational experience. The GDC is repeatedly mentioned in the Toursim WA Development Priorities as a site deserving “special Focus”.
  • Situated in the pristine Wallingup Plains, biodiversity is an important aspect of the GDC, which complements the major focus on physics and astronomy. It is a cultural centre with strong links to the Nyoongar people.
  • Located in a natural bushland setting north of Perth near Gingin, the GDC is complementary to, but different from similar city-based organisations.
  • Industry has provided significant funding to enable  major infrastructure at the GDC to be established so that no money would be required for rent of lease payments. The GDC is the most efficient of all Australian science education centres in terms of financial subsidy per visitor.
  • The GDC is the public education interface of the Australian International Gravitational Observatory (AIGO) where cutting-edge scientific research is conducted, as it is at the Zadko Telescope also situated at the Gingin Gravity Precinct. Opportunties are created for science capacity building with university students, overseas scholars, schools and the community.
  • The GDC attracts international funds and expertise. It provides credibility for Western Australia as a leader in  science research and develpment. The GDC is the key part of the Gingin Science Precinct.
  • At the GDC we DO science, TRANSLATE science, COMMUNICATE science, and all types of people are EXCITED by and ENGAGED in science.
  • Closure of the GDC due to lack of Government support would jeopardize continuing grants such as the ARC grant, as well as proposed international funding.
  • The GDC, like any similar organization, cannot continue to provide high quality educational experiences without an expectation of secured funds each year. We need the continuing support of government and industry.

The GDC is an exciting science education centre just one hour North of Perth and Home to the Leaning Tower of Gingin.