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Naomi McMahon

Naomi McMahon is a Carnarvon-based Nyoongar Yorga with extensive experience in Aboriginal economic development and local government.
Born and raised in Carnarvon, Naomi has held a range of roles that have directly contributed to advancement of Aboriginal community in areas such as Education, Indigenous Affairs, Community Services and Government.

She has worked as an advisor with the National Indigenous Australians Agency, served as a council member for the Shire of Carnarvon from 2012 to 2016, and was Deputy Chair of the Gascoyne Development Commission from 2017 to 2023.
Naomi is well respected member of Gwoonwardu, and this is apparent to all who see her conducting Community Engagement throughout town.

In the little spare she has, Naomi serves as Director of a local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Friends of Bibbawarra Bore – created to lead restoration and management of one of Carnarvon’s most iconic locales.
Naomi’s passion for upskilling and improving her mob and her community are two qualities that make her work at Carnarvon Common Ground invaluable.  

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

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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.