Carol Watego-Morgan
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Nyawagi South Sea Islander on my mother’s sideBunjalung on my father’s side Leading SeamanHydrographic Systems OperatorRoyal Australian Navy Defence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal “Life knocks you down, just dust off and get back up.” I was born in Ayr, North Queensland […]…
Clint Metcalfe
Chief Petty Officer Electronic TechnicianRoyal Australian Navy Medals and Awards Conspicuous Service MedalHead of Defence Personnel Executive CommendationAustralian Active Service Medal with Clasp IRAQ 2003 and ICATAfghanistan MedalIraq MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with First, Second and Third claspsAustralian Defence Medal Operational Service Badge – MilitaryReturned From Active Service Badge […]…
George Bagiri
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George Singleton
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Yirrganydji PrivateRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army “My fight today is for my family to get recognition for my great-grand-dad, a Yirrganydji Lore man, King Barron, a traditional man of this country, whose ceremonial breastplate has finally been returned to our family. […]…
Jai Joseph
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wadjanbarra Yidinji Man Private51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Australian Defence Medal “For the love of country leads me – 51st Requiem.” My name is Jai Joseph, and my skin name is GurabanU (Crow). I am a Wadjanbarra […]…
Kellie Curry
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Waanyi woman Leading SeamanAVN Aviation Support SailorRoyal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “Believe in yourself, even when it feels like no one else does. Don’t be afraid of the unknown, the world is a big place and it’s yours to be explored.” […]…
Kristy Brown
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Yuin Nation Able SeamanRoyal Australian Navy Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Defence Medal “I think that life is about adventure. And anytime it comes up, you should do it. If you get the opportunity to do something fun that […]…
Les Boyd
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Mob – Gudgjala (Charters Towers) Kuku Yalanji (Port Douglas-Cape Tribulation) Radio OperatorCommunications Branch 1966-1974.Royal Australian Navy Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam Logistic and Support MedalAustralian Service Medal 1945-75Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalAustralian Defence Medal ”Believe in yourself.” It […]…
Peter Jarvis
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wiradjur MajorRoyal Australian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersAustralian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Service Medal with clasps Timor-Leste and CT/SRAustralian Operational Service Medal – Counter Terrorism & Special RecoveryDefence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalTimor-Leste Solidarity MedalNATO […]…
Rangi Clubb
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Bundarra Yidinji – Arrente Pitjantjatjara Man Private51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Australian Defence Medal “There is a need to better understand and respect the cultural continuity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as this will develop […]…