Artwork

The artwork provides a visual representation of the elements of the Strategic Plan, and some of its key themes.

This artwork draws inspiration from the natural environment and the many places where DCJ delivers services across NSW, from the red dirt inland to the yellow sands of the coast.

A weaving river flows the length of the artwork, connecting communities across many different Countries. This river represents the journey DCJ is on as we work together with people, families, communities and partners to continuously improve our services.

At the centre of the artwork, a large circle represents DCJ and our commitment to working together to create a stronger, safer and fairer NSW. Attached to this central circle are two vibrant circles: one represents the people, families and communities we serve, and the other represents our partners. Connecting lines between the circles highlight the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing and trust to achieve shared outcomes.

 Throughout the artwork, symbols illustrate the different elements of the strategic plan:

• Five smaller starbursts represent the five priorities in the Strategic Plan.
• Circles along the river represent meeting places and reflect the significance of coming together and shared decision-making.
• A set of concentric circles, resembling the growth rings of a eucalyptus tree, are positioned along the river to represent safety and healing through trauma-informed practice.
• Seeds scattered throughout the design signify data and evidence, each one a unit of knowledge contributing to growth, understanding and informed decision-making.
• U-symbols represent listening and building trust.
• The natural environment represents the ecosystem of interconnected communities and justice services, and our role as stewards to care for this complex system.

Together these elements show how the work we do connects with people, families, communities, and partners across NSW. Collectively the artwork elements, and the stories within, show that we put culture at the heart of our work.

About the Artist

Charmaine Mumbulla is a Kaurna and Narungga woman from South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula with family ties to the Gumbaynggirr peoples from the NSW Mid-North Coast. Together, she and her partner Jason run Mumbulla Creative. Charmaine is passionate about working on projects that support social justice and work closely with organisations to tell their stories through art.