Young Palmerston artist aged 10 - 17 created 15 different picture postcards with messages about hope and staying connected during tough times. Postcards have been distributed to Palmerston residents, so they could use them to message friends and family.
For more information about 'Postcard for Palmerston' project, please contact Sally Weir, Palmerston youth Programs Coordinator, Department of the Chief Minister Phone 89465136 or 04162897 or Email sally.weir@palmerston.nt.gov.au
Postcard 1
Mikayla
Age: 17
I hope that the bright colours in my postcard design make people feel happy
Postcard 2
Wilson
Age: 11
A chance to share my art
Postcard 3
Shane
Age: 17
I am inspired by my family and our connection to our country. The message I wrote with my entry was “Connect with people, connect with land and remember – always wash your hands”
Postcard 4
Renee
Age:15
Drawing and painting always makes me happy and I wanted to share my work to make others happy
Postcard 10
Tyren
What inspired me to do this was living in Palmerston and what I like to do in Palmerston and what is good about it
Postcard 5
Damani
Age: 16
Turtles make me happy and I love turtles
Postcard 6
Allen
Age: 15
Inspired by Grandmother
Postcard 7
Taleena
Age:16
Me and my family inspired me
Postcard 9
Tyren
What inspired me to do this was living in Palmerston and what I like to do in Palmerston and what is good about it
Postcard 8
Damon
Age:15
I’m proud of being an Aboriginal man. Love my people and culture
Postcard 11
Melissa
Age: 16
It is because of my background that made me paint this postcard
Postcard 12
Rickquan
Age: 17
To help COVID 19 to go away. And life is beautiful!
Postcard 13
A group of 5 young people
Average age: 18 years
Out and about one day, collecting sticks, we thought they could be made into stick people. So, with colourful string, we joined some arms on and made some clothes. It then went on to be a stick people family
Postcard 14
Brendan
Age:17
Croc, swim fast and reminds me to slow down and live life better and happier
Postcard 15
Charli-May
Age:16
After seeing and hearing all the devastating stories about the koalas during the 2019/20 bushfires