Wardlipari - Indigenous STEMM Mural

SAHMRI would like to acknowledge KYAC and its Board of Directors, led by Uncle Tim Agius, for supporting the Indigenous STEMM mural project.

KYAC provided approval and direction in the use of Kaurna cultural elements, stories, symbols and images.

KYAC is the peak body for the Kaurna people, responsible for acting implementing the native title and development aspirations of the Kaurna people in matters relating to their native title rights and interests.

Wardliparingga

The Wardlinparingga Aboriginal Health Equity theme inspired the creation of the Indigenous STEMM Mural. Wardliparingga embodies SAHMRI’s commitment to Reconciliation and closing the gap. 

The theme was led by Professor Alex Brown from its inception until 2022. He established and led an extensive and unique research program focused on chronic disease in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities, with a particular focus on outlining and overcoming health disparities.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee

The Indigenous STEMM Mural project was planned and executed by SAHMRI’s RAP Committee, initially under the leadership of Co-Chairs Professor Alex Brown and Professor Steve Wesselingh, with Kim Morey later replacing Professor Brown as Co-Chair.

Delivery of the project has spanned the tenure of three RAP Coordinators – Alyssa Duff, Tinarra Toohey and Clyde Rigney – who all played different, but equally important, roles in seeing it to fruition.

Indigenous Collective

SAHMRI's Indigenous Collective provided significant support in the conceptualisation and initial stages of the development of the creative brief for the SAHMRI Indigenous STEMM mural project. The mural captures the story of the Collective, individually and as a group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in STEMM at SAHMRI.

SAHMRI Leadership

SAHMRI’s leadership – from the Board and Executive and throughout the organisation – has consistently championed the institute’s commitment to Reconciliation by supporting initiatives like the Indigenous STEMM Mural.

Inspiring South Australia

Through it’s Making Science Visible program, Inspiring SA provided SAHMRI with a grant to make design and installation of the Indigenous STEMM Mural possible. Inspiring SA has been an active partner throughout the development to this mural that promotes the traditional and current STEMM in the everyday lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our hope is that people will be inspired by this magnificent visual representation of STEMM for many years to come.

CSIRO

The CSIRO at SAHMRI has provided support for the Indigenous STEMM mural project through financial sponsorship and providing its windows for the Indigenous STEMM Mural to be exhibited. The organisation has a strong commitment to Indigenous science, as evidenced by its Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy. 

Bowden Print Group

Bowden Print Group provided the expertise and material support to produce the 24 separate decals that comprise the Indigenous STEMM Mural and oversaw the installation.