Acknowledgement of winning artist

As part of the much-anticipated launch of the Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas (ACYWA), children and youth across the nation were invited to participate in a logo design competition in June 2023. They were asked to create an original artwork that embodied the essence of ACYWA's mission: to enhance the wellbeing, health and learning of Australia's children and young individuals.

It was Rebekah Hendy's evocative, uplifting design that struck a chord with the judges. In a remarkable display of creativity, she utilised plants, foliage and leaves to symbolise the bright future ACYWA envisions for each child and youth in Australia across six wellbeing domains.

Inspired by Rebekah’s design, the final ACYWA logo showcases an abstract tree taking root in the earth, with leaf-like shapes representing every state and territory in Australia.

Beneath the canopy, the silhouette of three people represents two central themes: the imperative role that individuals and families hold in crafting Australia's identity, alongside ACYWA's core focus on person-centric data, interconnectedness, and community.

Drawn from nature's palette, the final logo employs hues of green, blue, and brown to mirror Australia's rich biodiversity and picturesque landscapes. Reds and ochres - reminiscent of Aboriginal sacred colours - are used in recognition and respect of Traditional Custodians of the land. The growth of the tree emphasises ACYWA's commitment to improving the welfare of Australia's children and youth, through the provision of pertinent, accessible and beneficial information and resources.

ACYWA extends heartfelt gratitude towards Rebekah for her artistic vision, which resonates profoundly in ACYWA’s quest to improve the lives of children and young people across Australia.