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Tayunna Cook

Tayunna Cook is a proud local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island woman who has called Carnarvon home all her life.
Tayunna began working for the Gascoyne Development Commission on a casual basis, until she was offered to bring her administration expertise to the Carnarvon Common Ground in a full-time capacity.
Tayunna has been part of the Carnarvon Common Ground journey since its inception, participating in community meetings in an advisory capacity.
Tayunna joined the Carnarvon Common Ground Project to champion change not only for her own community, but to create better social outcomes for all by advocating for justice reinvestment.
Tayunna has extensive experience in the administration of community service programs and initiatives while studying for her 52880WA Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring as well as her BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.

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.