Casey councillor Geoff Ablett with Vicki Couzens and her artwork Thookay Gunditj.By Bridget Cook
A NEW piece of artwork unveiled at The Hunt Club Children’s Centre celebrates the Indigenous significance of the area.
The public art display in Cranbourne East – Thookay Gunditj – was created by Victorian Indigenous artist Vicki Couzens to celebrate the Indigenous significance of the area now known as ‘The Hunt Club’.
The area of land where The Hunt Club now stands is recognised for its special meaning and importance to the Indigenous community. The Hunt Club land is steeped in the history of Ochre Hill.
It was a gathering point for the Aboriginal community for hundreds of years to collect, trade, camp, dance and share stories with young children.
While the hill is no longer part of the landscape, The Hunt Club is a place for families to come together, share stories and learn about ochre.
This history of Ochre Hill is celebrated in Thookay Gunditj, meaning ‘place of children’.
Casey councillor Geoff Ablett said at the launch of the artwork that Ms Couzens was no stranger to creating public artwork that celebrates the Indigenous history and culture of Australia.
