A striking new mural now welcomes visitors to Tounnin Wominjeka Youth Hub in – and it's more than just paint on a wall. It's a story of connection, culture and creativity, brought to life by First Nations young people from across the Mornington Peninsula.
Throughout Term 2, students from three local schools took part in a series of six workshops co-facilitated by Taungurung artist Sammy Trist and Mornington Peninsula Youth Services.
Held at Tounnin Wominjeka, the workshops created a culturally safe space where young people explored First Nations art practices, shared stories and strengthened their connection to culture and country.
Over the weeks, the group experimented with linework, crushed ochre, painted gum leaves and bark, and designed boomerangs – each one unique and deeply personal.
The young artists also contributed ideas for native plants and animals featured in the piece, including kangaroo tracks and a blue tongue lizard. At the heart of the mural sits a ceremonial circle – a symbol of the Youth Hub itself, described by the young people as a safe place where community comes together to learn, connect and belong.
Want to hear directly from the young people and Aunty Sammy about what this experience meant to them?
Watch the video now and get inspired by the voices behind the mural.
