Reconciliation Victoria strongly encourages remuneration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples time, knowledges, voices, and cultures as standard and essential practice for all organisations and individuals.
Thus, the use of these Artworks by individuals and organisations, other than Reconciliation Victoria, is not permitted. The use of the 5 digitised Artworks has been agreed upon between Reconciliation Victoria and Aunty Vicki Clark OAM. The information on this page is to provide context of the Artworks contained within our resources, apparel, and documents.
The following is the story line for a series of 5 artworks hand-crafted by Aunty Vicki Clark OAM for the 2020 HART Awards. The story line is the same for each piece of artwork, and the different designs are Aunty Vicki's ways of interpreting this story:
"The journey tracks represent the many generations walking together, following the signposts of truth, justice, and healing. The circles are the waterholes where we gather to rejuvenate each other and keep our spirit strong. Although we come from different countries, cultures, and languages, Reconciliation Victoria is our guide towards respect and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples."
Aunty Vicki Clark OAM, Mutthi Mutthi/Wemba Wamba woman, has taken a leading role in the national reconciliation process for several years, serving as Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria from 2008 to 2015.
In 2017, Aunty Vicki was inducted onto the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll and in 2018 she was awarded the Order of Australia for service to the Aboriginal community. Since 2017, Aunty Vicki has been a government appointee to the Victorian Interim Treaty Working Party.
Aunty Vicki is a founding and continuing Trustee of the Opening The Doors Foundation, a Director of Yingadi Aboriginal Corporation, a corporation dedicated to nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spirituality and preservation of culture. Aunty Vicki was founding Secretary and past Chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council and participated in government consultations that formulated the current Willandra Lakes World Heritage Property Plan of Management.
Aunty Vicki has always been a great fighter for reconciliation and justice and has led the way within the Catholic community in Victoria, helping all to develop a consciousness of Aboriginal culture and spirituality.
After 25 years as Coordinator of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria, Aunty Vicki retired and moved back to Nyah in 2015 to live on her Country. She now works as a facilitator and cross-cultural educator to government, corporate, and community bodies.
Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the valuable support we receive from our funding partners.
