Noongar Seasons Mural

A labour of love and learning - 20 prisoners at Melaleuca Women’s Prison worked together to create a stunning Noongar seasons mural.
June 1 marks the start of Makuru, one of the six seasons that make up the Noongar calendar.
Although the calendar is distinct to the Noongar culture, participation was open to all.
“It really was a collaborative piece of work,” said Gurmeet Singh, Campus Manager. “The Indigenous women embraced the non-Indigenous women, encouraging each other and working together.”
“A lot of the ladies got confidence because they were unsure of what to do, where to put their piece,” said a prisoner/artist. “And we were just like ‘here, have some paint!’“
The artwork will be hung as part of National Reconciliation Week.