This artwork has been created especially for our conference by Kath Moore, a Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna artist, and brings together stories of place, journey and shared knowledge.

About the Artwork

The four circles in the artwork reflect the diverse countries that make up Australasia. The connecting wavy lines symbolise the journeys taken across land and sea to gather together for this event.

At the centre, a large circle represents the conference in Tarntanya, red kangaroo place (Kaurna name for Adelaide). Within it are the Adelaide Hills, Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens) and the ocean, grounding the gathering in Kaurna Country. Above the hills, the stars reference the Seven Sisters Dreaming story, connecting the landscape to sky and story.

Arches encircling the central meeting place represent people coming together to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Several animals of cultural significance to Kaurna Country are also depicted. The red kangaroo is a symbol of Adelaide in Kaurna culture, while the Kudlyu (black swan) is a significant totem for Kaurna people and represents a deep, spiritual connection. The whale references the Kaurna

story of Kondoli, the keeper of fire, linking to the practice of traditional Aboriginal land management.

In the background, subtle images of saltbush, wattle and wattle seeds honour native plants traditionally used for food, recognising the

enduring relationship between people and Country. Together, these elements celebrate connection, knowledge sharing and respect for the lands and cultures that bring us together.

Artist Biography

Kath Moore is a Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna woman and a contemporary Aboriginal artist based in Adelaide, South Australia. Her grandmother, Doris Kropinyeri, grew up at Raukkan, a mission on the Coorong south of Adelaide, a place that continues to be a deep source of inspiration

for her work.

She holds a strong connection to Country and waters, which is reflected throughout her art. Her pieces share stories of her grandmother’s

life on the mission, the histories and experiences of the Ngarrindjeri people, and her own journey raising a family on Kaurna Country.

Through her artwork, she invites others to connect with and share in her culture. Each piece carries stories that honour more than 40,000

years of living culture, knowledge and traditions passed down through generations.