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ForewordThe world is changing at a very rapid pace
as the centre of global power moves to the
Asia Pacific region, the structure of the world
economy is found wanting in the face of a
downturn unprecedented in a lifetime, and
the extreme weather events associated with
climate change become a more frequent
reality with each passing month.
At the same time, there is a struggle for
identity going on in Australia. There are many
cultures that now make up our national tapestry, but our nation has
become the most urbanised on the face of the Earth. Only twelve per
cent of Australians live in non-urban communities. The vast spaces
of our continent are emptier than they ever were before the coming
of the Europeans more than two hundred years ago. This raises the
questions of just who the global Australians of the 21st century will
be, where will they find their identity, and how will they strengthen
their resolve to succeed in adversity?
All these forces and questions come into focus in Western Australia’s
Wheatbelt as communities struggle to make life interesting,
challenging and rewarding for their young people–for it is these
young people who will decide through their commitment whether
communities live or die in the longer term. Looking at the landscape
through fresh new eyes and a different set of experiences helps us all
to understand how important this challenge is.
This is what makes the work of the Community Arts Network Western
Australia (CAN WA) so important. The Voices of the Wheatbelt
project is an important part of CAN WA’s aim to help communities
to strengthen the role of culture in sustaining this identity. Most
importantly, it is about bringing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
people together in appreciation of the physical and spiritual aspects
of the landscape, which is their shared heritage and will be the
enduring source of their culture.
Every individual and organisation involved in this project is to be
congratulated in helping to offer this opportunity for young people
to explore their heritage through the camera lens and to give
expression to the way they see themselves in the landscape. The
personal self-esteem in being able to do this and to be recognised
for it is vital in building understanding and commitment to the future
of their community.
Voices of the Wheatbelt provides a new window on a part of Western
Australia that is significant in both the Aboriginal and European
history of our nation. It should be recognised as a considerable
triumph in developing community and one important step on the
way towards reconnecting Australians with the landscape that will
sustain them into the future.
Lieutenant General John Sanderson, AC
Chairman of the Indigenous Implementation Board
of Western Australia
Governor of Western Australia 2000-2005
Disclaimer Throughout the project over 140 photographers took nearly 26,000 images. In each session, each
photographer was assigned a numbered memory card and their photos were carefully stored in their
individual folder. Sometimes the photographer became the subject as a friend or classmate spotted a
great shot. In these large group situations, it just wasn’t possible to keep track of the camera swapping.
For that reason, some of the photos in this book maybe credited to the subject rather than the photographer.
Wherever we could, we have tried to credit the images as accurately as possible.
© Community Arts Network WA Ltd. 2009
357-365 Murray Street Perth WA 6000 t 08 9226 2422 f 08 9226 2230 e [email protected] www.canwa.com.au
This book is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part
may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. Requests and inquiries
concerning production and rights should be addressed to Community Arts Network WA Ltd,
PO Box 7514, Cloisters Square WA 6850 or [email protected].
Every reasonable effort has been made to contact copyright owners of materials reproduced in
this publication. The publishers welcome communication from any copyright owner from whom
permission was inadvertently not obtained.
This project was funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Families,
Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
National Library of Australia Cataloguing-In-Publication data:
Voices of the Wheatbelt
ISBN: 0-9581235-5-1
Compiled by Ivy Penny
Design by Natalija Brunovs (Seedpod)
Printed by Quality Press
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IntroductionThe Voices of the Wheatbelt project is one of the largest community
arts initiatives that the Community Arts Network of Western Australia
has undertaken in its 25 year history.
As with many of our projects, Voices started with a few good ideas, a
huge amount of enthusiasm, passion, energy and the conviction that
creativity is a powerful force that builds bridges and inspires people.
We embarked on this project with the belief that we could make a
difference in the lives of the people of the Wheatbelt.
Voices of the Wheatbelt created an opportunity for the community
to explore and express their sense of place and belonging, to discover
or rediscover relationships with each other, their families, community
and the environment. More than 200 people from Tammin, Kellerberrin,
Quairading and Merredin taught us that there is so much untapped
richness in the Wheatbelt. People in the community have so much to
offer, in particular, the Aboriginal people, custodians of the land. They
generously shared their wisdom, culture, knowledge and values during
this project.
There are many tangible and intangible outcomes that community
projects such as Voices of the Wheatbelt generate. Participants
expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to learn new skills
in photography and communicate their stories. School principals
and partners shared with us the impact that these workshops had on
students’ self esteem, providing the opportunity for students to learn
creatively, succeed and be recognised within the community. What we
might not be able to measure, evaluate or even ever know, is what really
happens to each individual who participated at a deeper and more
intimate level. Only they will know how this project impacted in their
own lives.
I have powerful memories of those moments when I felt I learnt
something and my creativity and contribution was valued and
appreciated. When I worked together with others, when we made
something exceptional that we could call ‘ours’. I only hope that all the
children who felt valued and recognised will carry that positive feeling
well into their adult life. I hope that they remember this project, and
that it may be an incentive to become involved in future community
arts projects.
Projects like this are critically important for our organisation. It allows
us to stay connected to the interface where practice informs theory and
theory informs practice. We had thousands of photos to choose from,
and the small sample in this book is testimony to the communities’ skills,
the love for their place and the creativity that can be awakened through
the amazing process of community arts practice.
There are so many people I would like to thank, too many to mention
individually here. They are all acknowledged for their contribution at the
end of this publication. I must, however, acknowledge each and every
student and adult who participated in Voices—without your creativity
and generosity this publication would not exist.
Pilar Kasat
Managing Director
Community Arts Network Western AustraliaL Melissa Macarthy
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The story behind the projectVoices of the Wheatbelt evolved from CAN WA’s ongoing
commitment to the Eastern Wheatbelt and partnership with the
Aboriginal community of Kellerberrin.
A youth arts program that included photography sparked the interest
of local young people and provided the basis for CAN WA to develop
a broader initiative which included the communities of Merredin,
Quairading and Tammin, as well as Kellerberrin. CAN WA could see
the opportunity to create a platform where local people and school
students could come together, explore their place and community
while developing creative skills.
Over three school terms in 2008, students from Tammin Primary School,
Kellerberrin District High School, Quairading District High School,
South Merredin Primary School and Merredin Senior High School
participated in photography excursions and songwriting workshops.
Over 16 weeks, CAN WA staff and photographers James Berlyn and
Vinn Pitcher and Perth songwriters, Djiva (Della Rae Morrison and
Jessie Lloyd) facilitated this project.
The syllabus for the photography workshops was created with the input
of Della Rae Morrison, James Berlyn and Vinn Pitcher. Six classes from
the five schools, totaling over 100 students, learnt about the technical
and artistic aspects of digital photography, including the elements of
design, composition and ways to use light on weekly basis during term
studies. They were challenged to complete creative tasks and problem-
solving activities using a Canon Coolpix L10 or L11 digital camera. By
the end of the semester, the students had taken more than 16,000
photos. As the project progressed, song writing and music workshops
were incorporated with students writing and recording songs about
their town and school. The following school term, exhibitions were
held at each of the five schools. Students, teachers, parents and
local dignitaries were invited to see the work of each student who
participated in the project.
In the later part of 2008, CAN WA continued the project by facilitating
skill development workshops for adults in each of the four towns
with professional photographer, Annette Kent. The workshops were
advertised widely within the community at local telecentres, in the local
newspaper and online. The involvement of local groups such as Yok Yurk
Aboriginal Women’s Association, The Country Women’s Association
and Njaki-Njaki Cultural Centre encouraged the participation of over
40 non-Indigenous and Indigenous community members.
Follow up workshops were held in Kellerberrin, Quairading, Tammin
and Merredin. These workshops focused on the photos that were
taken by both the adults and student participants, in particular, photo
selection, photo naming and caption writing. The adults and the
students came together in these workshops to discuss the photos
they had taken and to tell a story about their images. Discussions
were broad on the subject of each photograph. How people who live
in the country are represented, the places in which they lived, the
environment and the people that live in their community were just
some of the stories shared.
For all the staff involved, the project required a huge amount of time,
energy and commitment. The coordination of workshops, excursions,
transportation, facilitators and safety, culminating in the selection of a
handful of images out of the 26,000 captured, has been a mammoth
undertaking, made possible by the goodwill of those involved.
Following the workshops, the photos appeared in exhibitions at
significant events in the Wheatbelt, including the Unity Walk during
NAIDOC week in Quairading, the Badjaling Noongar Cultural Festival
and the Wheatbelt Cultural Festival in Northam. The project culminated
with the production of this publication, in which every participant is
represented. An exhibition was hosted at Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle
as a means to enhance the connections between the city and the
Wheatbelt.
Since the conclusion of the workshops, an evaluation has been conducted
by Dr. Christopher Sonn from Victoria University. The evaluation examines
the outcomes of the project from the vantage points of the participants,
program facilitators and the evaluators. The feedback from the project
has been overwhelmingly positive. The project not only offered the
opportunity to learn basic photography skills, more importantly it
allowed for people to come together, to be with others and do things
together.
Since the completion of the project, we have seen the creation of a
camera club in the town of Quairading with over 15 members meeting
to take photos on a regular basis. The Voices of the Wheatbelt has
forged important connections between CAN WA, local people, relevant
organisations and local shires as well as facilitating positive creative and
community outcomes for the Eastern Wheatbelt region.
The aim of Voices of the Wheatbelt was to bring people together and
literally give voice to the individual and collective perspectives, that
inform local identity. It is about uncovering and rediscovering the unique
aspects of Wheatbelt life and applying the medium of photography to
capture and celebrate the heart of these communities.
CAN WA has made a pledge to support Indigenous cultural development
in the region with Voices playing a key role in building relationships with
community. The images represent the beginning of a journey to uncover
and celebrate the unique magic and beauty of this place, both in the
people that live here and the landscape that binds them. As this journey
progresses, more stories will be discovered and points of view shared.
We warmly invite you to take a look inside…
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‘Even though our town is small, there are big things within it...’
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L-R Chaya Cousins; iesha stack by James Berlyn (Artist).
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L-R Brendan Groves; Danielle Canova; Colin Harrison; Rani McCarthy.
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‘love of the bush ... animals ... calm ... crickets ... bird noises ... no traffic.’
L-R Barb Greaves; Kevin Humphries; Elena Wong.
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‘We should take the time to stop and appreciate
nature. Stop and look at the world all around us.‘
Previous Page L-R Anne Hawksley; Sharon Heir;
Wade Mackintosh; Cameron Davey.
L-R Victor Hayden; Lauren Holst (facilitator).
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L-R Morgan Wallwork; Erin Garlett; Brenda McIntosh.
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L-R Lisa Mackin; Jodie Pengel; Kristy Colbung; Ethan Cooper.
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Community Arts
‘It breaks down the silence between communities.’
‘Older and younger people, varying age groups and people new to the community were brought together.’
‘It’s all about talking about the same thing at the same level...’
L-R Kylie Mackintosh; Faye Christison.
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L-R Shanice Smith; Iesha Stack; Elena Wong.
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L-R Apryl Longford; Brittany Hayes.
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L-R Colin Harrison; Keliesha O’Breza; Marika Hayden; Lauren Holst (facilitator).
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L-R Bridie Luers; Jodie Pengel; Steven Bayley; Meg Natoli.
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L-R Caitlin Phoebe; Carolyn Stokes; iesha stack, courtney Little & sharon Heir by James Berlyn (artist).
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L-R Eileen Hall; Janet Stokes; Faye Christison; Helen Heinrich.
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L-R Kylie Mackintosh; Lisa Mackin; Helen Heinrich.
‘It’s a dry and hot time of
year.‘
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L-R Curtis Mackin; Zane Jones; Danielle Conova; Jay Costantini.
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L-R Maria Garlett; Tyson Gors; Kyle Dalton; Maddy Hooper.
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L-R Carrie Yarra; Brigitte Shenton; Danita Hayden.
‘For country folk who depend on the weather...their faith is a very important part of life.’
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L-R Alex Brindley-Cavanagh; Bridie Luers; Eileen Hall.
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L-R Tammin Primary School student; Photo of Percy Boundry.
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L-R Joel Hancock; Marika Riley by James Berlyn (Artist); Alex Brindley-Cavanagh; Sharon Heir.
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L-R Joel Hancock; Alex Brindley-cavanagh by James Berlyn (Artist); Alex Brindley-Cavanagh; Iesha Stack.
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L-R Chrissi Smith; Cortney Dorant; Don Woodock; Christopher Canova.
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L-R Joshua Westberg; Mellisa Macarthy; Telariah Boundry.
Sharing
‘It’s a starting point to bring people together...’
‘Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kids had the chance to come together and learn about history, land, bush tucker.’
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L-R Erin Garlett; Neville Kickett; Aubrey Nelson.
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L-R Carolyn Stokes; Brigitte Shenton; Meg Natoli; Kyle Dalton.
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L-R Margaret Hutchinson; Kevin Anderson; Mikayla Ball; Bradley Dyer.
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L-R Kris Hayden; Emily Powell; Stephanie Taumalolo; Luke Cousins.
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L-R Georgianna Crane; Kimberley McIntosh; Jessica Hadlow.
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L-R Marika Hayden; Lachlan Crane; Millie Charlton.
‘As it is today, communication has always been a vital part of our existence in the bush.’
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L-R Corey Dixon; Jack Charlton; Curtis Mackin.
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Previous Page L-R Anne Hawksley; Amy Batchelor; Lisa Mackin.
L-R Wade Mackintosh; Jessica Slater.
Learning
‘What became apparent very early on in the workshops was that all the students responded well to the camera technology and user-friendly functions. The students all ready had a high level of visual awareness.’
‘The help that was given was great, learning about the different types of shots and explanations in relation to taking photos was interesting. There were so many different ideas; we learnt a lot.’
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L-R Chelsea Wells; Josh Hayden; Luke Button.
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L-R Kimberley McIntosh; Jay Costantini; Anne Hawksley.
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L-R Apryl Longford; Neil Fraser.
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L-R Brenda McIntosh; Kerry Taumalolo; Elena Wong.
‘This is what we can see from our verandah, vast open spaces, fresh air.’
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L-R Brendan Groves; Connie Yarran; Ethan Cooper; Murray Garlett.
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L-R Jake Mullen; Danielle Conova.
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L-R Danielle Canova; Bradley Dyer; Neil Fraser.
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L-R Bridie Luers by James Berlyn (Artist); Courtney Little; Malcom Garlett.
‘It’s a beautiful
and rugged
place to live... ‘
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L-R Tatyana Smith; Stephanie Taumalolo; Daniel Garlett.
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L-R Alex Brindley-Cavanagh; Katelyn Ball; Katelyn Ball; Kate Maynard.
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L-R Carolyn Stokes; Lauren Holst (facilitator); Don Woodock.
‘...if we take the time to appreciate the simple things, we continue to grow...’
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L-R Apryl Longford; Jessica Slater; Sharon Heir; Kevin Anderson.
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L-R Jorden Bell; Tyson Gors; Danial Bubb.
Participation
‘The kids really enjoyed it...I noticed in the workshops, my boy was really excited...he went up to the rocks and saw different landscapes... it was intriguing.’
‘From the school’s perspective, the kids involved in the project showed an enormous increase in confidence, particularly those who were struggling academically. The exhibitions of their work gave the students a sense of achievement and an opportunity to show how capable they are...this was the biggest outcome.’
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Previous Page L-R Jessica Backhouse; Kirralee Dawson; Marissa Walsh.
L-R Jessica Hadlow; Damien Shenton; Taneika Jefferies.
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L-R Jasman Hayden; Dougie Nelson; Chrissi Smith.
‘Conservation and learning about the species of shrubs helps our community to preserve the natural vegetation we have.’
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L-R Kerry Taumalolo; Melodie Dixon; Jordan Van Elden.
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L-R Danial Bubb; Joshua Eriksen; Apryl Longford.
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L-R Patricia Bell; Carolyn Stokes; Lisa Mackin; Val McMillan.
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L-R Scarlett Westberg; Chaya Cousins; Brigitte Shenton.
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Top L-R Danielle Hayden; Shelby Phillips; Beryl Greenwood; Jasmine Walsh; Lynette Mills; Shelby Phillips.
Bottom L-R Stella Henry; Betty Dixon; Tyson Gors; Patricia Bell; Joshua Eriksen; Michael Hayden.
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L-R Kate Maynard; Danielle Canova; Chaya Cousins; Deanna Taumalolo.
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L-R Roland Garlett; Caitlin Phoebe; Brett Hayes; Connie Yarran.
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L-R Faye Christison; Jay Costantini; Don Woodock.
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L-R Jake Mullen by Vinn Pitcher (artist); Apryl Longford; Lauren Holst (facilitator); Victor Hayden.
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L-R Danielle Hayden; Lisa Mackin.
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L-R Katelyn Ball; Don Woodcock.
Creativity
‘It’s a means of expressing and healing, a way of sharing the pain and joy of life.’
‘There are now 20 people in our camera club taking photos. We share these within the community and use them to promote our town.’
‘We can now tell everybody who we are through the community’s eyes.’
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L-R Melodie Dixon; Chelsea Wells; Jorden Bell; Fraser Hinchcliffe.
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L-R Danita Hayden; Danita Hayden by Vinn Pitcher (Artist).
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L-R Sonya Smith; Sonya Smith; Lauren Holst (facilitator).
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L-R Mikaela Thomson; Michael Hayden; Celina Chivers.
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L-R Damien Shenton; Deanna Taumalolo; Victoria Garlett; Kerry Taumalolo.
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L-R Russell Taylor; Kerry Taumalolo; Cameron Davey; Peter Harwood.
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L-R Cailtin Phoebe; Maddy Hooper.
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L-R Telariah Boundry; Cailtin Phoebe; Lisa Mackin; Murray Garlett.
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L-R Kevin Anderson; Daniel Bartlett; Mikaela Garlett; Alfred McGrath.
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Belonging
‘The photos are about everyday life, about our community, our people.’
‘Through exploring the environment, the students were able to learn about Aboriginal culture.’
‘It got people together again and we need to belong in such a small place.’
L Helen Heinrich
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L-R Amy Batchelor; Daniel Garlett; Stephanie Taumalolo.
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L-R Tayla Bestwick; Shelby Phillips; Russell Taylor; Tayla Bestwick; Tyler Woods.
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L-R McKayla Brockman; Tayla Bestwick; Lynette Mills; Shelby Phillips.
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L-R Janet Hall; Ashley Wray; Jessica Slater; Janet Hall.
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L-R Jane Edwards; Zane Jones; Jorden Bell.
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L-R McKayla Brockman; Cortney Dorant; Alex Brindley-Cavanagh; Cortney Dorant.
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L-R Percy Boundry; Chaya Cousins.
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L-R Brendan Groves; Kristy Colbung; Neil Fraser.
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L-R Alfred McGrath; Janet Stokes; Marissa Walsh.
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L-R Katelyn Ball; Georgianna Crane; Joan Button; Katelyn Ball.
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L-R Marika Riley; Jack Charlton.
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L-R Malcom Garlett; Kylie Mackintosh; Aubery Nelson by James Berlyn (Artist).
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‘There are still new things to discover.’
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AcknowledgementsVoices of the Wheatbelt was made possible by the collective
input and participation of so many people. In true Community
Cultural Development style; participants, community members,
schools, young people, Elders, artists, government agencies and
local businesses came together to support the devolvement of this
initiative by generously contributing their skills and creativity. Our
heartfelt thanks go out to:
The artists
James Berlyn, Vinn Pitcher, Della Rae Morrison, Jessie Lloyd and
Annette Kent, for their role in facilitating the process and sharing
their wealth of experience with the community.
The schools
For accommodating over a years worth of photography workshops,
song writing sessions and excursions. This requires a great deal of
patience and creative reshuffling. We sincerely thank all of the staff
and students, in particular:
Greg Hunt, Marilyn Lamplugh and Reynald McIntosh of Kellerberrin District High School
Kath Ward, Jacquie Sandhu, Brett Guthrie and Tanya Garlett of Merredin Senior High School
Dave Watkins and Chrissi Smith of South Merredin Primarily School
Robyn Webster and Cynthia Henry of Tammin Primary School
Elizabeth Sorrenson and Pauline Wray of Quairading District High
School
The Elders of Kellerberrin
Cath Yarran, Carol Yarran, Charlotte Smith, Hazel Winmar and Valma
Humphries who generously shared their stories and experience with
participants.
The Njaki-Njaki people of Merredin
Especially Kerry Taumalolo, Mick Hayden Senior, Marika Hayden,
Heather Garlett and Michael Hayden Junior for all of their assistance
and advice.
The Quairading community
Especially, Elder Winnie McHenry, Charlie Colbung and Janet
Colbung for their support and contribution to the project.
The Tammin community
Especially, Wadjella Elder Ron York, who presented a large selection
of historic photos to students at Tammin Primary School.
The shire representatives
Apryl Longford from the Shire of Quairading
Elena Wong from the Shire of Tammin
Cheryl Dimmack from the Shire of Kellerberrin
Marika Hayden and Jane Bandurski from the Shire of Merredin
The Community organisations
The Njaki- Njaki Centre, The Yok Yurk Centre, the Tammin CWA and
Bowling Club and the members of the newly formed Quairading
Camera Club.
The bus drivers
Bernard Stokes, John Ward, Greg Hunt, Neil Fraser and Marilyn
Lamplugh.
The providers of sustenance and accommodation
Pauline and James Scott at the Prev. in Kellerberrin, Rosalie McIntyre
at the Quairading Motel, Café 56 in Merredin and Succulent Café in
Kellerberrin.
In addition we would like to thank
Special thank you to Natalija Brunovs from Seedpod Design for
undertaking the mammoth task of designing and compiling this
publication, Annette and Brian Kent from True Blue Gallery for their
ongoing support and advice throughout the project, Caroline Mitchell
for being such an avid supported of the project, Christopher Sonn from
Victoria University, Michael Fletcher, Jude Cotter and Phoebe Coyne.
Funding Partner
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs and special thanks to Uta Conway, for her
ongoing support and advice.
The team at CAN WA
The coordination of this project and the pulling together of this
publication was without a doubt a team effort! Everyone in the
organisation contributed in one way or another. We would particularly
like to acknowledge the program facilitators Andrea Hammond,
Lauren Holst, Simone Ruane and Natalie Sholtz who assisted in
running and coordinating the workshops. Thanks to Frank Walsh
and Brenda McIntosh from the Kellerberrin office, who provided so
much on the ground support and played a pivotal role in this projects
success. Special thanks also goes to Ivy Penny for pulling together
this publication and coordinating the final phase of the project. We
would also like to acknowledge Rebecca Speidel for her assistance in
managing the marketing and communications and Pilar Kasat, CAN
WA’s Managing Director, for her continued support, leadership and
creative thinking throughout the evolution of this project.
Congratulations to all of the participants and community members
who have helped to make this project possible.
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The participantsAimee Pell
Alex Brindley-Cavanagh
Alfred McGrath
Amy Batchelor
Anne Hawksley
Apryl Longford
Ashley Wray
Aubrey Nelson
Barbara Greaves
Beryl Greenwood
Betty Dixon
Bradley Dyer
Brenda McIntosh
Brendan Groves
Brett Hayes
Bridie Luers
Brigitte Shenton
Brittany Hayes
Caitlin Phoebe
Cameron Davey
Carolyn Stokes
Carrie Yarran
Celina Chivers
Chaya Cousins
Chelsea Wells
Chrissi Smith
Christopher Canova
Colin Harrison
Connie Yarran
Corey Dixon
Cortney Dorant
Courtney Little
Curtis Mackin
Damien Shenton
Danial Bubb
Daniel Bartlett
Daniel Garlett
Danielle Canova
Danielle Hayden
Danita Hayden
David Peet
Deanna Taumalolo
Don Woodock
Dougie Nelson
Eileen Hall
Elena Wong
Emily Powell
Erin Garlett
Ethan Cooper
Faye Christison
Fraser Hinchcliffe
Georgianna Crane
Helen Heinrich
Iesha Stack
Jack Charlton
Jake Mullen
Jane Edwards
Janet Hall
Janet Stokes
Jasman Hayden
Jasmine Walsh
Jay Costantini
Jessica Backhouse
Jessica Hadlow
Jessica Slater
Joan Button
Jodie Pengel
Joel Hancock
Jordan Van Elden
Jorden Bell
Josh Hayden
Joshua Eriksen
Joshua Westberg
Kate Maynard
Katelyn Ball
Keliesha O’Breza
Kerry Taumalolo
Kevin Anderson
Kevin Humphries
Kimberley McIntosh
Kirralee Dawson
Kris Hayden
Kristy Colbung
Kyle Dalton
Kylie Mackintosh
Lachlan Crane
Lisa Mackin
Luke Button
Luke Cousins
Lynette Mills
Maddy Hooper
Malcom Garlett
Margaret Hutchinson
Maria Garlett
Marika Hayden
Marika Riley
Marissa Walsh
McKayla Brockman
Meg Natoli
Mellisa Macarthy
Melodie Dixon
Michael Hayden
Mikaela Garlett
Mikaela Thomson
Mikayla Ball
Millie Charlton
Morgan Wallwork
Murray Garlett
Neil Fraser
Neville Kickett
Patricia Bell
Percy Boundry
Peter Harwood
Rani McCarthy
Rodney Wells
Roland Garlett
Russell Taylor
Scarlett Westberg
Shanice Smith
Sharon Heir
Shelby Phillips
Sonya Smith
Stella Henry
Stephanie Taumalolo
Steven Bayley
Taneika Jefferies
Tatyana Smith
Tayla Bestwick
Telariah Boundry
Tyler Woods
Tyson Gors
Val McMillan
Victor Hayden
Victoria Garlett
Wade Mackintosh
Zane Jones
Thank you!
Kevin Humphries
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Community Arts Network Western Australia Ltd. is the peak body for
community arts and cultural development in Western Australia. Our
vision is for a future where culture, creativity and the arts are known to be
essential for community wellbeing and are at the core of a just, diverse
and resilient society. We are inspired by the values of cultural diversity
and creativity, respect of all people, culture and the environment, social
justice, creativity and resilience.
Our role is to
inspire and mobilise Western Australian communities to explore, express
and grow their unique and local culture;
facilitate and promote participation and engagement in community arts
and cultural development for community wellbeing;
actively engage in partnership development to facilitate and support
community-determined arts and culture activities and
promote the value of cultural diversity and creativity.
www.canwa.com.au
Community Arts Network WA
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Voices of the Wheatbelt represents the first
leg of a journey, a journey that involves people
getting to know each other on a deeper
level, sharing what makes them unique and
discovering what they have in common.
These pages contain just a small selection
of the 26,000 images taken by community
members from the towns of Tammin, Merredin,
Kellerberrin and Quairading between March
2008 and early 2009. Each image takes you on
a journey into an element of Wheatbelt life,
inviting you to explore the community and the
landscape through the eyes of those who live,
play and work there.
© Community Arts Network WA Inc 2009