About the artwork

Data & Diversity

By Jay Hobbs (proud Kuku Yalanji & Meriam-Mir Man)

This canvas echoes the spirit of commitment to reconciliation with Australia's First Nations. As the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) stands resolute in its pursuit of a healthier and more inclusive future for all Australians. These strokes of colour and elements encapsulate the dedication to honouring and empowering the voices that have for millennia resonated through this ancient land.

The commitment extends beyond the realms of data, information, and evidence. It is a testament etched with sincerity and rooted in action. Through meaningful relationships and partnerships with First Nations people, communities, organisations, and businesses.

Here, the narratives of the past are intertwined with the narratives of the present, and the possibilities of the future emerge as an ever-unfolding tapestry. Just as each hue contributes to the whole, these reforms underpin a canvas of change, designed to bridge the gaps that divide, strengthen partnerships, and empower communities.

Clearinghouse icons

By Linda Huddleston (Nungingi)

Artwork	Description
	Social & emotional wellbeing The circle in the middle is a campfire and the circles with the dots around it represent different tribes. The U-shape represent people sitting around the campfire sharing culture with other tribes and speaking in language.
	Mental health Creating art helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with mental health; they begin their journey towards healing through painting.
	Suicide prevention The circles with dots represent the artist's elders from all over, protecting her and guiding her through her journey towards healing. The circles with dots also represent the services available for people dealing with mental health and suicide awareness.
	Family & community The circle in the middle is the community and the surrounding ‘U’ shapes are the people.
	Culture, Country & spirituality This artwork represents people sitting around the campfire sharing culture and speaking in Aboriginal language. The circle in the middle is a campfire and the surrounding ‘U’ shapes are the people.
	Physical health This artwork represents that heart disease is common among Aboriginal people.
	Housing homelessness The circle in the middle represents the home and the surrounding ‘U’ shapes are the people who are experiencing homelessness.
	Education & employment This artwork represents the journey of digging tracks.
	Service provision The circle in the centre represents the main office and the surrounding dots are the different health services available.
	Data sources This artwork represents a message stick going from tribe to tribe.
	Recommended resources This artwork represents hands with a heart meeting place.
	Glossary The goanna represents a totem; every tribe has a totem.
	Abbreviations This artwork represents kangaroo prints, people and mountains.
	Access data This artwork represents footprints gone walkabout.
	Publications This artwork represents the boomerangs meeting place.
	Research & evaluation register This artwork represents a meeting place for tribes and people. The circle in the middle is the main office, and the dots surrounding it are different services.
	About the Clearinghouse This artwork represents the brain surrounded by tribes.
	About the AIHW This artwork represents the meeting place of the head, love and heart.