Manha Yama Yama shares the Cessnock Family Support Service story and their heartfelt commitment to reconciliation and working alongside families and community, on the traditional lands of the Wonnarua, Darkinjung and Awabakal people. Symbolism within the design brings a welcome to all, acknowledging traditional custodian and the importance of walking alongside each other into the future.
Central to the design a large gathering circle, overlaid with traditional people symbols, highlights the Cessnock Family Support Service (CFSS) team. This imagery is connected by pathways to three similar gathering circles, highlighting the organisation connection to community across the Wonnarua, Darkinjung and Awabakal lands and together are reflective of much meaning within the imagery, depicting:
• Families and children
• Community connections, stakeholders and partnerships
• Tribal groups represented on country
Three horizontal pathways of people and stepping stone symbols, flow across the canvas, representing the journey forward together, walking alongside families and children, with an emphasis on reconciliation through creating culturally safe services that champion the three key pillars of reconciliation - Respect, Relationships & Opportunities. The imagery continues off the canvas depicting generations past, to today and into the future as our youth become decision makers and our future leaders.
Elders and people symbols interwoven within the design highlights education and knowledge sharing, as Elders passed on knowledge to young people at the coming of age. The design highlights the family and child support services provided to community with emphasis on the seven traditional people symbols reflective of Cessnock Family Support Service’s core values, including: compassion, safety, respect, community, cultural diversity, inclusion, and accountability.
The artwork is set upon a backdrop of songlines on country, reflective of Mount Yengo, hills, plains and valleys, alongside our wetlands and waterways, including the East Coast and Myan (Hunter) River.
Together Manha Yama Yama – Walk hand in hand reflects community connection and respectful relationships, as we work together with a shared vision to build on the strength of families.
Size: 750(w) x 750(h) mm
Year: September 2024
Medium: Mixed medium on premium stretched canvas with hanging hooks and wire.
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