Welcome to The Place of Reflection Website

• The immeasurable continuous pain and sorrow following the death of a child.
• For missing persons, the heavy burden of not knowing what has happened to a loved one with no opportunity for ceremony or closure – or even goodbye.
• The trauma of those who come here as refugees, leaving behind loved ones.
• The grief of Aboriginal communities, especially those hurt by the loss of traditional healing places.
• The intent is to create a public reflective space of significance for the people of Western Australia which is universally accessible and recognises the needs of a multi-cultural community.

Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority Site Approval

At their December 2009 Board Meeting the Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority (BGPA) gave firm approval for the Place of Reflection to be built on the Kings Park escarpment adjacent to the Roe memorial.
This is a magnificent location for the Place of Reflection, providing the perfect setting amidst the beautiful flora and fauna of Kings Park for peace, reflection and healing with glimpses through the trees to the Swan River, the city and the hills beyond. 
The approval is an exciting step forward for our project which has been under consideration for nearly 6 years. The realization of this dream is now well in sight and it is hoped an opening ceremony will take place before the end of 2010.
Funding and preliminary design work is well under way for this unique facility for those wanting to experience a sense of comfort, solace and peace amongst the natural beauty of our iconic ‘Peoples Park’. This tranquil setting will become a haven for those seeking a place to reflect either alone or with others and to also offer a place of celebration for the lives of those now not with their families.