Diverse community groups came together at the Arthur Neave Memorial Hall to create a mural which has become a symbol of intergenerational collaboration and a sense of belonging. Residents participated in drawing, writing, and collage sessions with artist Sharon Billinge, contributing to the mural design. Feedback from the community emphasised increased visibility and sense of being welcome at Arthur Neave Memorial Hall.

Residents were invited to get comfy in their gardens or local park and use their phones to record audio letters, starting with ‘Dear tree…’.

Using these ‘letters’ to nature, artist Rose Turtle remixed them with ambient park sounds recorded in Kingswood to create a unique sound composition.

Art activation visitors were able to immerse themselves in the Dear Tree sound space as they stood or sat beneath the trees in Coachmans Park, surrounded by the composed sounds of local voices and spaces.

Cranebrook residents of all ages and cultures created an arts installation transforming a busy thoroughfare into a vibrant visually appealing space. Residents created ceramic masks and painted silhouettes to represent culture and identity.

The project, led by artist Diamando Koutsellis and Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services, generated strong positive feedback from participants who reported increased sense of belonging, improved social connectedness and new skills.