Built by us, for us
Carnarvon Common Ground (CCG) is a community-led approach to creating a stronger, safer future for Carnarvon – one built on local voice, shared responsibility and practical action.
We bring community, service providers and government together to focus on the causes of harm early, strengthen what is already working, and back local solutions that make a lasting difference.
What is Carnarvon Common Ground?
CCG is about working together differently – listening to community, strengthening local leadership, and coordinating practical responses that address the underlying causes of harm before they become crisis.
Rather than relying only on reactive systems, CCG focus’s on prevention, healing, youth opportunity, stronger families and safer communities.
Our Vision
Carnarvon is stronger, safer, together
“Carnarvon is a community that respects its rich cultural heritage, empowers its youth to shape the future, and grows stronger through unity and shared responsibility.
Together, we create a safe, inclusive and vibrant town where everyone belongs, we are open to opportunities, and resilience is our foundation.”
What we do
Community input shapes our priorities, partnerships help us build momentum, and practical projects turn ideas into action.
We listen to community and identify shared priorities.
We bring together partners to design practical local solutions.
We focus on Action to turn priorities into projects on the ground
A whole of Life Approach
The CCG approach is whole of life. We seek insight and input from community across every life stage, then use that input to improve service delivery.
This means our work is not focused on one issue alone. It connects early childhood, youth, justice, wellbeing, healing, culture, education, employment and stronger families into one bigger picture.
Birth
Early Childhood
Middle Years
Young Adult
Training/ Work
Adult
Elders
Want to be part of the work? Become a member of the Carnarvon Common Ground Aboriginal Corporation.
Our Artists
Respected member of Carnarvon Common Ground, Devinia Wainwright collaborated and mentored Theonie McKenna to create the artwork for the Project.
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Carnarvon Common Ground would like to thank our incredible community members and service providers who joined us to celebrate our official opening on the 17th. A special shoutout to Hendrix Moncrieff and Edgar Milly-Milly, whose didgeridoo performance brought energy to
For Yinggarda woman Kerri Dorey, the story of Carnarvon is a story of deep roots, strong culture, and a community determined to build a better future together. As a representative of the Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation, Kerri brings a voice grounded
