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 people in child
protection and youth justice systems.
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.
