Three Trees
Artist: Duncan Smith
Details: Traditional ochre and acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
Duncan Smith uses traditional ochre and acrylic paints on board to explore that many wonders Wiradjuri Country as to offer.
Many Trees
Artist: Duncan Smith
Details: Traditional ochre and acrylic
Year: 2016
Description:
Duncan Smith uses traditional ochre and acrylic paints on board to explore that many wonders Wiradjuri Country as to offer.
Patterns of the Scar Trees
Artist: Duncan Smith
Details: Traditional ochre and acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
Duncan Smith uses traditional ochre and acrylic paints on board to explore that many wonders Wiradjuri Country as to offer.
100 years of Health
Artist: Chern’ee Sutton
Details: Acrylic
Year: 2021
Description:
The artwork in Health’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Indigenous piece, copy of orginal commissioned by the Department of Health. Click here to listen to the full story.
The AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia
Artist: David R Horton
Details: Print; reproduction
Year: 1996
Description:
This map represents the general locations of these groups and their languages and more; but not exact or fixed boundaries. It serves as a reminder of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
It was created in 1996 as part of the Encyclopaedia of Aboriginal Australia and some of the information shown on the map remains contested today.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Gathay nyiirun 'Lets walk together'
Artist: Krystal Hurst of Gillawarra Arts
Details: Acrylic
Year: 2019
Description:
Commissioned by the Indigenous Health Division, Department of Health in 2019 to accompany a national plan for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
Ngunnawal Acknowledgement of Country Plaque
Artist: Wayne McGinness - Aboriginal Steel Art
Details: Steel on timber
Year: unknown
Description:
Inscription reads: Yangu gulanyin ngalawiri, dhunayi, Ngunawal dhawra. Wanggarra lijinyin mariny bulan bugarabang. English Translation: Today we are all meeting together on Ngunnawal land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the elders.
This piece was created by Wayne in the workshop of his family's rainforest home in Kuranda. The small Queensland town in Australia is just 30 kilometres up the mountain from Cairns.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Ngunnawal Acknowledgement of Country
Artist: Wayne McGinness - Aboriginal Steel Art
Details: Steel on timber
Year: unknown
Description:
This piece was commissioned by the Department to acknowledge and show respect to the Ngunnawal Peoples, land and elders, past and emerging, on whose countries we live and work.
This piece was created by Wayne in the workshop of his family 's rainforest home in Kuranda. The small Queensland town in Australia is just 30 kilometres up the mountain from Cairns.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au
Be proud of who you are!
Artist: Staff of Department of Health and Aged Care
Details: Print; multimedia
Year: Unknown
Description:
The Rainbow Room recognises people are free to be themselves and treated equitably regardless of their identity or disability. The diverse range of colours in the rainbow reflects the diversity of the LQBTIQA+ community and the spectrum of gender and sexual identities.
The rainbow colours also represent the variety of abilities and experiences of neurodiverse people. By naming this room we intend to create an inclusive environment that provides a sense of belonging to all staff and reflects the diverse public the department serves.
The Rainbow Room has been named jointly by the Health Pride Network, Disability and Carers Network (DCN) and the Gender and Equality Network (GEN).
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Title unknown
Artist: ‘unknown’
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
The details of this artwork are currently unknown. If you have any information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Painting done by the youth
Artist: Ted Noffs
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
This piece was completed by the youth involved in the Ted Noffs Foundation’s program.
Ted Noffs Foundation provides residential and non-residential treatment as well as counselling and engagement for young people (12 – 25 years old) involved with drug and youth crime related issues.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Pilatati
Artist: Wanatjura Lewis
Details: Acrylic
Year: November 2012
Description:
Wanatjura Lewis was born in 1952 in Ernabella (Pukatja) in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunyjatjara Lands in north western South Australia.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Reconciliation Week Art Workshop
Artist: Staff of Department of Health and Aged Care
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
This piece depicts the journey towards unity and understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. This artworks incorporate vibrant colours and traditional patterns to represent the rich cultural heritage and the diverse landscapes of Australia. They also highlight themes of growth, healing, and the ongoing commitment to justice and equality.
If you have any more information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Title unknown
Artist: Unknown
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
Part 1 of 3. The details of this artwork are currently unknown. If you have any information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Title unknown
Artist: Unknown
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
Part 2 pf 3. The details of this artwork are currently unknown. If you have any information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Title unknown
Artist: Unknown
Details: Acrylic
Year: unknown
Description:
Part 3 of 3. The details of this artwork are currently unknown. If you have any information about this piece, please contact us at NWOW@health.gov.au.
Warlukurlangu Jukurrpa 'Fire Dreaming' and Pama Pardu Jukurrpa 'Flying Ant Dreaming'
Artist: Lynette Nampijirapa Granites
Details: Acrylic
Year: 1992
Description:
Produced by Warlukurlangu Artists, one of the oldest and most successful Aboriginal-owned art centers in Central Australia. Established in Yuendumu in 1985, it promotes the maintenance of local Indigenous culture by producing beautiful works of Aboriginal art.