Beverly Macintosh is a local Wadjarri and Yingarrda Elder, currently serving as Director of Yingarrda Aboriginal Corporation as well as Carnarvon Common Ground. Beverly has always been involved working alongside community in various grassroots programs and initiatives, including youth, families and elders spaces.  

When asked about her main passions as a Director for Carnarvon Common Ground, Beverly states ‘coming back home into my country, being with my people and supporting traditional owners picking up where I left off as a kid to give back to the 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.