By Jessica Anstice
Community members gathered to unveil the Community Building Path, Art and Diversity Mural at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House in Berwick on Monday.
“The two pieces represent the houses’ values and the coming together of the community,” Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House programs coordinator Sasha West said.
“The weaving piece was made by individual pieces which have been connected together to create the beautiful artwork that hangs on the wall for everyone to see.
“The embroidered piece has been created by a group that has been attending Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House for many years, this piece has been designed and hand crafted over many hours, it shows the variety of programs running at the centre and the values that are embedded.”
During the unveiling there was an opportunity to meet the makers whom discussed their experience through their time of the project but also celebrating the achievement of the hard work that has been put into both wall hangings These pieces will be displayed on the walls of Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House permanently.
“The program enabled friendships and a sense of belonging and inclusion within the community,” City of Casey Cr Susan Serey said.
“There was a continual enthusiasm and want to learn and understand the cultural differences between participants throughout the project.”
