Bush Babies

Although not all Bush Babies on the River participants were born in Midland, they all felt a deep connection with the region. Like many other Bush Babies projects, the community gatherings started with family history research and story recordings, evolving into workshops that best suited the talents of participants. With many aspiring and practicing artists in the group, visual arts was chosen as a vehicle for sharing personal birthing stories and connection to country. Professional artists facilitated painting and printmaking workshops, as well as a cultural mapping exercise to record important birthing locations on Swan River country.