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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 admin@canwa.com.au. 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
Foreword The world is changing at a very rapid pace
This is what makes the work of the Community Arts Network Western
as the centre of global power moves to the
Australia (CAN WA) so important. The Voices of the Wheatbelt
Asia Pacific region, the structure of the world
project is an important part of CAN WA’s aim to help communities
economy is found wanting in the face of a
to strengthen the role of culture in sustaining this identity. Most
downturn unprecedented in a lifetime, and
importantly, it is about bringing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
the extreme weather events associated with
people together in appreciation of the physical and spiritual aspects
climate change become a more frequent
of the landscape, which is their shared heritage and will be the
reality with each passing month.
enduring source of their culture.
At the same time, there is a struggle for
Every individual and organisation involved in this project is to be
identity going on in Australia. There are many
congratulated in helping to offer this opportunity for young people
cultures that now make up our national tapestry, but our nation has
to explore their heritage through the camera lens and to give
become the most urbanised on the face of the Earth. Only twelve per
expression to the way they see themselves in the landscape. The
cent of Australians live in non-urban communities. The vast spaces
personal self-esteem in being able to do this and to be recognised
of our continent are emptier than they ever were before the coming
for it is vital in building understanding and commitment to the future
of the Europeans more than two hundred years ago. This raises the
of their community.
questions of just who the global Australians of the 21st century will be, where will they find their identity, and how will they strengthen
Compiled by Ivy Penny Design by Natalija Brunovs (Seedpod) Printed by Quality Press
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Australia that is significant in both the Aboriginal and European history of our nation. It should be recognised as a considerable
All these forces and questions come into focus in Western Australia’s
triumph in developing community and one important step on the
Wheatbelt as communities struggle to make life interesting,
way towards reconnecting Australians with the landscape that will
challenging and rewarding for their young people–for it is these
sustain them into the future.
Throughout the project over 140 photographers took nearly 26,000 images. In each session, each
young people who will decide through their commitment whether
photographer was assigned a numbered memory card and their photos were carefully stored in their
communities live or die in the longer term. Looking at the landscape
Lieutenant General John Sanderson, AC
through fresh new eyes and a different set of experiences helps us all
Chairman of the Indigenous Implementation Board
to understand how important this challenge is.
of Western Australia
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.
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their resolve to succeed in adversity?
Voices of the Wheatbelt provides a new window on a part of Western
Governor of Western Australia 2000-2005
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Introduction The Voices of the Wheatbelt project is one of the largest community
intimate level. Only they will know how this project impacted in their
arts initiatives that the Community Arts Network of Western Australia
own lives.
has undertaken in its 25 year history.
I have powerful memories of those moments when I felt I learnt
As with many of our projects, Voices started with a few good ideas, a
something and my creativity and contribution was valued and
huge amount of enthusiasm, passion, energy and the conviction that
appreciated. When I worked together with others, when we made
creativity is a powerful force that builds bridges and inspires people.
something exceptional that we could call ‘ours’. I only hope that all the
We embarked on this project with the belief that we could make a
children who felt valued and recognised will carry that positive feeling
difference in the lives of the people of the Wheatbelt.
well into their adult life. I hope that they remember this project, and
Voices of the Wheatbelt created an opportunity for the community to explore and express their sense of place and belonging, to discover
that it may be an incentive to become involved in future community arts projects.
or rediscover relationships with each other, their families, community
Projects like this are critically important for our organisation. It allows
and the environment. More than 200 people from Tammin, Kellerberrin,
us to stay connected to the interface where practice informs theory and
Quairading and Merredin taught us that there is so much untapped
theory informs practice. We had thousands of photos to choose from,
richness in the Wheatbelt. People in the community have so much to
and the small sample in this book is testimony to the communities’ skills,
offer, in particular, the Aboriginal people, custodians of the land. They
the love for their place and the creativity that can be awakened through
generously shared their wisdom, culture, knowledge and values during
the amazing process of community arts practice.
this project.
There are so many people I would like to thank, too many to mention
There are many tangible and intangible outcomes that community
individually here. They are all acknowledged for their contribution at the
projects such as Voices of the Wheatbelt generate. Participants
end of this publication. I must, however, acknowledge each and every
expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to learn new skills
student and adult who participated in Voices—without your creativity
in photography and communicate their stories. School principals
and generosity this publication would not exist.
and partners shared with us the impact that these workshops had on students’ self esteem, providing the opportunity for students to learn
Pilar Kasat
creatively, succeed and be recognised within the community. What we
Managing Director
might not be able to measure, evaluate or even ever know, is what really
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The story behind the project Voices of the Wheatbelt evolved from CAN WA’s ongoing
the end of the semester, the students had taken more than 16,000
For all the staff involved, the project required a huge amount of time,
organisations and local shires as well as facilitating positive creative and
commitment to the Eastern Wheatbelt and partnership with the
photos. As the project progressed, song writing and music workshops
energy and commitment. The coordination of workshops, excursions,
community outcomes for the Eastern Wheatbelt region.
Aboriginal community of Kellerberrin.
were incorporated with students writing and recording songs about
transportation, facilitators and safety, culminating in the selection of a
their town and school. The following school term, exhibitions were
handful of images out of the 26,000 captured, has been a mammoth
held at each of the five schools. Students, teachers, parents and
undertaking, made possible by the goodwill of those involved.
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
participated in the project.
aspects of Wheatbelt life and applying the medium of photography to capture and celebrate the heart of these communities.
NAIDOC week in Quairading, the Badjaling Noongar Cultural Festival
students could come together, explore their place and community
skill development workshops for adults in each of the four towns
and the Wheatbelt Cultural Festival in Northam. The project culminated
while developing creative skills.
with professional photographer, Annette Kent. The workshops were
with the production of this publication, in which every participant is
advertised widely within the community at local telecentres, in the local
represented. An exhibition was hosted at Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle
newspaper and online. The involvement of local groups such as Yok Yurk
as a means to enhance the connections between the city and the
Aboriginal Women’s Association, The Country Women’s Association
Wheatbelt.
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
and Njaki-Njaki Cultural Centre encouraged the participation of over 40 non-Indigenous and Indigenous community members.
Since the conclusion of the workshops, an evaluation has been conducted
Vinn Pitcher and Perth songwriters, Djiva (Della Rae Morrison and
the outcomes of the project from the vantage points of the participants,
Jessie Lloyd) facilitated this project.
and Merredin. These workshops focused on the photos that were
program facilitators and the evaluators. The feedback from the project
taken by both the adults and student participants, in particular, photo
has been overwhelmingly positive. The project not only offered the
selection, photo naming and caption writing. The adults and the
opportunity to learn basic photography skills, more importantly it
students came together in these workshops to discuss the photos
allowed for people to come together, to be with others and do things
they had taken and to tell a story about their images. Discussions
together.
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 problemsolving activities using a Canon Coolpix L10 or L11 digital camera. By
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.
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…
by Dr. Christopher Sonn from Victoria University. The evaluation examines
Follow up workshops were held in Kellerberrin, Quairading, Tammin
The syllabus for the photography workshops was created with the input
inform local identity. It is about uncovering and rediscovering the unique
significant events in the Wheatbelt, including the Unity Walk during
In the later part of 2008, CAN WA continued the project by facilitating
Kellerberrin District High School, Quairading District High School,
literally give voice to the individual and collective perspectives, that
Following the workshops, the photos appeared in exhibitions at
the opportunity to create a platform where local people and school
Over three school terms in 2008, students from Tammin Primary School,
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local dignitaries were invited to see the work of each student who
The aim of Voices of the Wheatbelt was to bring people together and
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
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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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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...’
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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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‘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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‘For country folk who depend on the weather...their faith is a very important part of life.’
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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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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 Carolyn Stokes; Brigitte Shenton; Meg Natoli; Kyle Dalton.
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‘As it is today, communication has always been a vital part of our existence in the bush.’ L-R Marika Hayden; Lachlan Crane; Millie Charlton.
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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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‘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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‘...if we take the time to appreciate the simple things, we continue to grow...’ L-R Carolyn Stokes; Lauren Holst (facilitator); Don Woodock.
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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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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 Jake Mullen by Vinn Pitcher (artist); Apryl Longford; Lauren Holst (facilitator); Victor Hayden.
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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 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 Telariah Boundry; Cailtin Phoebe; Lisa Mackin; Murray Garlett.
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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.’
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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 Brendan Groves; Kristy Colbung; Neil Fraser.
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L-R Katelyn Ball; Georgianna Crane; Joan Button; Katelyn Ball.
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Acknowledgements Voices 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
Robyn Webster and Cynthia Henry of Tammin Primary School Elizabeth Sorrenson and Pauline Wray of Quairading District High School
local businesses came together to support the devolvement of this
The Elders of Kellerberrin
initiative by generously contributing their skills and creativity. Our
Cath Yarran, Carol Yarran, Charlotte Smith, Hazel Winmar and Valma
heartfelt thanks go out to:
Humphries who generously shared their stories and experience with participants.
The artists James Berlyn, Vinn Pitcher, Della Rae Morrison, Jessie Lloyd and
The Njaki-Njaki people of Merredin
Annette Kent, for their role in facilitating the process and sharing
Especially Kerry Taumalolo, Mick Hayden Senior, Marika Hayden,
their wealth of experience with the community.
Heather Garlett and Michael Hayden Junior for all of their assistance and advice.
The schools For accommodating over a years worth of photography workshops,
The Quairading community
song writing sessions and excursions. This requires a great deal of
Especially, Elder Winnie McHenry, Charlie Colbung and Janet
patience and creative reshuffling. We sincerely thank all of the staff
Colbung for their support and contribution to the project.
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
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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
Funding Partner
Cheryl Dimmack from the Shire of Kellerberrin
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and
Marika Hayden and Jane Bandurski from the Shire of Merredin
Indigenous Affairs and special thanks to Uta Conway, for her ongoing support and advice.
The Community organisations The Njaki- Njaki Centre, The Yok Yurk Centre, the Tammin CWA and
The team at CAN WA
Bowling Club and the members of the newly formed Quairading
The coordination of this project and the pulling together of this
Camera Club.
publication was without a doubt a team effort! Everyone in the organisation contributed in one way or another. We would particularly
The bus drivers
like to acknowledge the program facilitators Andrea Hammond,
Bernard Stokes, John Ward, Greg Hunt, Neil Fraser and Marilyn
Lauren Holst, Simone Ruane and Natalie Sholtz who assisted in
Lamplugh.
running and coordinating the workshops. Thanks to Frank Walsh and Brenda McIntosh from the Kellerberrin office, who provided so
The providers of sustenance and accommodation
much on the ground support and played a pivotal role in this projects
Pauline and James Scott at the Prev. in Kellerberrin, Rosalie McIntyre
success. Special thanks also goes to Ivy Penny for pulling together
at the Quairading Motel, Café 56 in Merredin and Succulent Café in
this publication and coordinating the final phase of the project. We
Kellerberrin.
would also like to acknowledge Rebecca Speidel for her assistance in managing the marketing and communications and Pilar Kasat, CAN
In addition we would like to thank
WA’s Managing Director, for her continued support, leadership and
Special thank you to Natalija Brunovs from Seedpod Design for
creative thinking throughout the evolution of this project.
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
Congratulations to all of the participants and community members
Victoria University, Michael Fletcher, Jude Cotter and Phoebe Coyne.
who have helped to make this project possible.
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The participants Aimee Pell
Chaya Cousins
Emily Powell
Jorden Bell
Margaret Hutchinson
Roland Garlett
Alex Brindley-Cavanagh
Chelsea Wells
Erin Garlett
Josh Hayden
Maria Garlett
Russell Taylor
Alfred McGrath
Chrissi Smith
Ethan Cooper
Joshua Eriksen
Marika Hayden
Scarlett Westberg
Amy Batchelor
Christopher Canova
Faye Christison
Joshua Westberg
Marika Riley
Shanice Smith
Anne Hawksley
Colin Harrison
Fraser Hinchcliffe
Kate Maynard
Marissa Walsh
Sharon Heir
Apryl Longford
Connie Yarran
Georgianna Crane
Katelyn Ball
McKayla Brockman
Shelby Phillips
Ashley Wray
Corey Dixon
Helen Heinrich
Keliesha O’Breza
Meg Natoli
Sonya Smith
Aubrey Nelson
Cortney Dorant
Iesha Stack
Kerry Taumalolo
Mellisa Macarthy
Stella Henry
Barbara Greaves
Courtney Little
Jack Charlton
Kevin Anderson
Melodie Dixon
Stephanie Taumalolo
Beryl Greenwood
Curtis Mackin
Jake Mullen
Kevin Humphries
Michael Hayden
Steven Bayley
Betty Dixon
Damien Shenton
Jane Edwards
Kimberley McIntosh
Mikaela Garlett
Taneika Jefferies
Bradley Dyer
Danial Bubb
Janet Hall
Kirralee Dawson
Mikaela Thomson
Tatyana Smith
Brenda McIntosh
Daniel Bartlett
Janet Stokes
Kris Hayden
Mikayla Ball
Tayla Bestwick
Brendan Groves
Daniel Garlett
Jasman Hayden
Kristy Colbung
Millie Charlton
Telariah Boundry
Brett Hayes
Danielle Canova
Jasmine Walsh
Kyle Dalton
Morgan Wallwork
Tyler Woods
Bridie Luers
Danielle Hayden
Jay Costantini
Kylie Mackintosh
Murray Garlett
Tyson Gors
Brigitte Shenton
Danita Hayden
Jessica Backhouse
Lachlan Crane
Neil Fraser
Val McMillan
Brittany Hayes
David Peet
Jessica Hadlow
Lisa Mackin
Neville Kickett
Victor Hayden
Caitlin Phoebe
Deanna Taumalolo
Jessica Slater
Luke Button
Patricia Bell
Victoria Garlett
Cameron Davey
Don Woodock
Joan Button
Luke Cousins
Percy Boundry
Wade Mackintosh
Carolyn Stokes
Dougie Nelson
Jodie Pengel
Lynette Mills
Peter Harwood
Zane Jones
Carrie Yarran
Eileen Hall
Joel Hancock
Maddy Hooper
Rani McCarthy
Celina Chivers
Elena Wong
Jordan Van Elden
Malcom Garlett
Rodney Wells
Thank you! Kevin Humphries
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Community Arts Network WA 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
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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.
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