Meet Rebekah! A 24-year-old Kamilaroi woman from Western Sydney and mentor with the Deadly Sista Girlz program (DSG) at Yule Brook College. Rebekah recently designed both the GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles football in honour of this year’s NAIDOC Week.
This football design shares the story of a white snake, a powerful spirit guide moving across orange country, rich with sun, strength, and energy. The journey lines around the snake show paths of connection, between land, people, and purpose. The white snake is a symbol of wisdom, healing, and protection. It travels across country to pass knowledge and build respect between nations.
This exciting opportunity deepened her artistic impact when she was approached by connections made through the DSG program. Rebekah has been painting ever since she can remember, holding her passion tightly to her heart and carrying it out through her adulthood. The DSG program has motivated Rebekah to pursue her passion in art. Rebekah shared,
“DSG knew about my passion for art and culture, and when the opportunity came up to design the Indigenous football for the West Coast Eagles v GWS game, they thought I’d be a great fit to represent the Waalitj Foundation and share my story with my art”
Rebekah expresses deep appreciation for her experience, “This was an unforgettable moment. Collaborating with the West Coast Eagles and contributing to a project that celebrates Indigenous culture through sport and art was very meaningful for me. I felt respected, empowered, and inspired throughout the process. It reminded me of the importance of storytelling and how art can connect communities across borders. I feel grateful that I got to paint a gift for the two AFL teams that have been significant in my past and present. I’m excited to see what other opportunities like this come my way in the future.”
The DSG program is thrilled to witness Rebekah our mentor, flourish in her artistic journey, and we’re honoured to have supported her in this incredible achievement!
