Hannah Darlington (Kamilaroi) and Anika Learoyd (Gumbaynngir) Special Indigenous playing shirt designed by proud Yuin woman Rheanna Lotter Sydney Thunder will honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture by wearing a unique playing shirt in its two Rebel Women's Big Bash League matches this weekend. Designed by Rheanna Lotter, a Sydney-based Yuin woman, the playing shirt symbolises the connection, commitment and inclusivity of the Thunder Nation. The large circle on the shirt represents the team; the smaller circles represent the supporters, staff, sponsors and wider community. The large circle is connected to the smaller circles by unbreakable song lines. It is this strong connection between all parts of the Thunder Nation that enables the team to function and compete....
Artwork by Rheanna Lotter. Description: The rainbow serpent with the blue circles represent the past, present and future players, while the browns are the values of Cricket NSW and the acknowledgment of Aboriginal land. Cricket NSW launches first Reconciliation Action Plan Cricket NSW Media In a first for Australian cricket’s states and territories, Cricket New South Wales has today launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP was developed with the aim of making cricket a more welcoming place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, while aligning with the CNSW organisational purpose, ‘to inspire everyone to play and love cricket’. In September 2020, CNSW CEO Lee Germon reached out to a dozen staff and players from a...
First Nations Commitment Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the First Nations People, the traditional custodians, past, present and emerging of the lands, seas and skies. Gidget Foundation Australia values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive service for all people. To mark our 20th anniversary since inception, Gidget Foundation Australia embarked on a cultural awareness program to ensure that every aspect of our organisation and our supportive treatment services are both diverse and inclusive in nature. Artist, Rheanna Lotter presents Gidget FoundationAustralia CEO, Arabella Gibson with her gorgeousartwork ‘We All Belong’. All of our Clinicians are encouraged to be culturally competent, and we have a regular Working Group dedicated to the advancement of the Aboriginal and...
Aboriginal artist Rheanna Lotter has designed the specially made Sherrin footballs that will feature in the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round. The round begins with the Marngrook match between Sydney and Collingwood at the SCG on Friday. It will be followed by the showpiece game of the round, the Dreamtime match at the MCG between Richmond and Essendon on Saturday. Lotter, a Yuin Nation woman, said her design shares the story of the sport being a uniting force. “This design shares the story of all AFL teams connecting with each other, their fans and the local community,” she said. “Showing the pathway from grassroots footy to the AFL, so young boys and girls can follow their dream to becoming a...
In celebration of NAIDOC week, Paralympics Australia is proud to unveil the Indigenous design which will feature on the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team uniform. The artwork by Indigenous artist Rheanna Lotter will be intertwined with the Tokyo 2020 uniform and has been designed specifically for the Australian Paralympic Team to give every member a sense of purpose as they compete for our nation. Chef de Mission of the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team Kate McLoughlin said it was a proud moment when the 2016 Team wore an Indigenous pattern on their uniform and the 2020 edition will bring added significance and meaning. The artwork is made up of eight circles to reflect Australia’s eight States and Territories, where athletes have begun...
