TRANSCENDING SEPARATION - 2023
Transcending Separation is a participatory painting project, it was developed due to the inability to run groups at the Broome Community Recovery Centre, this was due to the spread of COVID 19 throughout the Kimberley in 2022. The project commenced in a manner that could engage people at home in the community and later opened up to groups.
Transcending Separation involved approximately 95 people including regular attendees of the Broome Community Recovery Centre and programs: Mabu Liyan (Kimberley Mental Health Unit), Strong Families, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service and a young mums group.
It was a real privilege to spend time with the participants and see contributions come to life. Working with BCRC Staff and Aboriginal Liaison Officers at Mabu Liyan was crucial and rewarding. I must acknowledge the Cultural Advisor of the project Jasmine Phillips, whose close collaboration and advice was vital.