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Latest Story: Carnarvon Common Ground celebrates official opening!

Carnarvon Common Ground would like to thank our incredible community members and service providers who joined us to celebrate our official opening on the 17th. A special shoutout to Hendrix Moncrieff and Edgar Milly-Milly, whose didgeridoo performance brought energy to

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Latest Story: A Yinggarda Story of Culture, Connection and Hope 

For Yinggarda woman Kerri Dorey, the story of Carnarvon is a story of deep roots, strong culture, and a community determined to build a better future together. As a representative of the Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation, Kerri brings a voice grounded

A woman leaning over the table with a pen and paper while talking to other women at a community workshop in Carnarvon

Latest Story: Carnarvon Common Gound – Community Voice Leading the Way

Carnarvon Common Ground – Community voices leading the way Carnarvon community members Sharon Crowe, Elizabeth Graham and Kay Mongoo are sharing the story of how the Carnarvon Common Ground project was born – a grassroots movement created by local people,

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Latest Story: Sharing the stories of Carnarvon

Carnarvon Common Ground has teamed up with a highly experienced local cinematographer Hugh Sando to produce a compelling new video series that celebrates the people, culture, and future of the Gascoyne town. The project captures deeply personal stories from Elders,

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Latest Story: Carnarvon Common Ground builds momentum

Several years ago, a small group of Carnarvon women became concerned about the ongoing ‘well-above-average’ rates of engagement with the justice system amongst their community especially for young people. Convinced that there must be a better way, those Carnarvon women

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.