Competition Overview

In 2018, Act for Kids hosted the Act for Kids Reconciliation Action Plan Art Competition. The competition was open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists aged 13 and over. Artwork submissions had to be either a drawing or painting, and needed to reflect the Act for Kids vision: “We want all kids to have a safe and happy childhood, free from abuse and neglect.” Artists were advised that the winning artwork(s) would be used on the cover and internal pages of the Act for Kids Reconciliation Action Plan, as well as all associated promotional materials. After receiving a significant number of entries, we awarded three winning entries. The winning artists were Ella Gillespie, Anita Morena and Deborah Newenham.

Fruit Bat Falls, QLD Photo credit: Beau Wallace