Jika Jika Community Centre
“Collaborating with Rosa to rethink the way in which our centre presents to the neighbourhood is like embarking on a great adventure. The role of art in public spaces is so important and Rosa’s community engagement process will ensure that our community’s stories, hopes and aspirations are reflected in the artwork that we create together.”
Susan Rennie
Manager Jika Jika Community Centre
I am thrilled that I have been undertaking a site specific project with Jika Jika Community Centre this year. The Project will be unveiled on Tuesday October 29th, 2024.
It is a local placemaking project which explicitly addresses loneliness, mental health, and social connection through the use of purposeful designed integrated site specific artwork.
This collaboration resulted in a successful application to the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. This project will lead to the removal of the old childcare fence that surrounds the premises and its replacement, a work of art will be constructed, enhancing and transforming various spaces in and around Jika Jika Community Centre.
‘De-Fence Against Loneliness’ consultation began in March 2023 with the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.