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Explore our Information Hub to discover additional insights into the Carnarvon Common Ground Project and the initiatives, including annual reports, statistics, surveys and more.

Cover Page with title The Case for an Overnight Youth Safety Facility in Carnarvon in front of photo of the Carnarvon Fascine
Carnarvon is a vibrant regional community with strong family, cultural, and community ties. At the same time, it faces persistent and well-documented challenges relating to youth vulnerability, family stress, intergenerational trauma, disengagement from education, and over-representation of First Nations young
A Cover Page with text saying "This report provides a detailed overview of the operational model, strengths, and outcomes of the Hedland House Youth Facility in South Hedland, with the purpose of informing the development of a similar Youth Overnight Safety Service in Carnarvon." over a photo of youth hanging out around a fire pit
This report provides a detailed overview of the operational model, strengths, and outcomes of the Hedland House Youth Facility in South Hedland, with the purpose of informing the development of a similar Youth Overnight Safety Service in Carnarvon.
Cover Page with text "Justice Re-Investment Matrix Overview" over a photo of the Gascoyne River
This Justice Reinvestment matrix provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how justice reinvestment principles can transform responses to young people in contact with the justice system. It maps stakeholder evidence against system issues, impacts, and evidence-informed opportunities for change.

A review commissioned by the Gascoyne Development Commission of six community plans, and a sub-committee meeting has identified primary concerns of the Carnarvon Community. These concerns can be categorised into four key pillars: Health, Education, Justice, and Community.

Theonie McKenna and Devinia Wainwright holding up a piece of art that reflects the Carnarvon Common Ground Project

Our Artists

Respected member of Carnarvon Common Ground, Devinia Wainwright collaborated and mentored Theonie McKenna to create the artwork for the Project. This piece tells the story of our community walking together toward a shared future. It represents the Common Ground as a place where services and community unite to provide support, guidance, connection, and healing for our youth and families.

The river meeting the sea – a landmark of Carnarvon -symbolises peace, grounding, and our deep connection to spirit and ancestors who walk with us every day. Our lands and ocean sustain us with traditional foods like mullet, kangaroo, and turtle, keeping us strong and healthy while preserving our culture for generations to come.