The Attenborough Effect Panel

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The Attenborough Effect Panel

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$42.50 – $45
Standard | $45 Concession | $42.50 Your ticket includes entry to 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor'.
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Highlights

  • Join expert panellists under Otto the Blue Whale for engaging conversations about Sir David Attenborough's legacy.
  • Experience personal anecdotes from renowned speakers like Charlie Veron and Michael Haluwana, highlighting their unique journeys.
  • Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at WA Museum Boola Bardip, perfect for deep discussions after exploring the exhibition.
  • Visit the café for a refreshing break before or after the panel, enhancing your overall museum experience.
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WA Museum Boola Bardip hosts a panel of experts, discussing their connection to Sir David Attenborough and the lasting impact of his work.

The ‘Godfather of Coral’ Charlie Veron joins internationally acclaimed cinematographer Michael Haluwana, and marine ecologist Todd Bond in a discussion facilitated by professional science and technology communicator, Commander Kat. All of these panel members have worked with or been influenced by Sir David Attenborough during their varied careers.

Under Otto the Blue Whale in Hackett Hall, the panel will share personal anecdotes of their times with Sir David Attenborough as well as the lasting impact he has had on their work and how he has inspired them.

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Perth, Western Australia
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Venue address: WA Museum Boola Bardip, 47 James Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia

Rates

$42.50 – $45
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Lat -31.95035, Lng 115.86213

Booking Channels

Dates & times

  • Next occurrence: 15 May 2026

Accreditations

  • WA – Destination Perth

Features

  • Cafe
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Companion Cards are accepted.
  • Employs people with disabilities.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
  • Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Vision

  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.

  • Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
  • Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
  • Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
  • Handrails on all stairways

Hearing

  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Grab rails in the bathroom
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
  • Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/about/accessibility

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