Artworks by students from seven Central Coast schools are included in a very special exhibition on show at Bateau Bay Square until July 20.
Aligned with the 2025 NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation; Strength, Vision, and Legacy, Charter Hall is continuing of the Drawing Us Together community book initiative, now in its sixth year.
As a national celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through the art of storytelling and youth creativity, this year’s community storybook showcases compelling narratives by 13 Indigenous authors.
Through their stories, these authors offer powerful reflections on cultural identity, intergenerational strength and the enduring legacy of First Nations communities.
As part of the initiative, more than 50 primary schools nationwide were invited to contribute original student illustrations inspired by the stories.
A total of 78 artworks have been selected as finalists across participating centres, on show throughout the July school holiday period.
Pop in to see the students’ illustrations and vote for your favourite.
Printed and digital copies of the finalised storybook will be available to collect or download in August, providing a lasting keepsake to be shared with families, educators and the wider community.
Participating Coast schools are: The Entrance Public School; Berkeley Vale Public School; Killarney Vale Public School; Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School (Shelly Beach); Bateau Bay Public School; St John the Baptist Woy Woy; and St Cecilia’s Wyong.
