Named Ngurra, or side by side in the Wiradjuri language, the community hopes the centre will bridge the generation gap and provide a brighter future for the youth of Wagga.

More than 100 people turned out to take a tour of the centre, play on the new air-hockey table, use the custom-made BMX track or just enjoy a sausage in bread.

The city's Aboriginal elders now have a place to call home.

"I'm very proud and I hope the hub can draw the community together and get the respect back in the community," Wiradjuri elder Aunty Isabel Reid said.

"It doesn't matter what they need, people can come in a have a chat, we can give the kids some direction and make sure they're getting an education."

Aunty Reid hoped the community's involvement in the development of the centre would provide them with a sense of ownership and a place to call their own.

Mount Austin High School student Tahmecca Stoll was the genius behind the hub's name.

"I was looking through the Wiradjuri dictionary and thought it was perfect for what we're trying to achieve," she said.

"I'm looking forward to getting involved and having the community band together."

Wagga mayor Wayne Geale was confident the hub could help turn around Ashmont's perceived image problem.

"I hope so but I'm not sure Ashmont deserves the image," he said. "Council doesn't spend $1 million to solve a problem, it is to provide services because people of all ethnicities need help and a modern facility can bring everyone together."