6 August 2009
BRISBANE ABORIGINAL ARTISTS TAKE THEIR WORK NORTH
TO TOWNSVILLE
SEVEN well known Aboriginal artists, Lloyd Hornsby, Laurie Nilsen, Peter Muraay
Djerippi Mulcahy, Debbie Taylor, Raquel Jackson, Jennifer Herd and Bianca Beetson
will take their work north to raise awareness of Indigenous heart health. The Heart
Foundation’s East Coast Aboriginal Art Exhibition will be held at Townsville Cultural
Centre from Monday 10 August- Sunday 23 August 2009.
This free Art Exhibition celebrates the strength, tenacity and generosity of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander communities in taking a stand to join the fight against heart
disease and demonstrate their commitment to ‘Close the Gap’
Heart Foundation CEO Cameron Prout said, “Over the last 35 years, rates of heart
disease have significantly declined in Australia and other developed nations.
Unfortunately the same cannot be said of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages of 25-34 are seven to
12 times more likely to die of heart disease than other Australians of the same age,”
Mr. Prout said.
Through their work, these Aboriginal artists are able to share their personal stories
and culture. This exciting and unique Art Exhibition is a must see for the people of
Townsville.
About the Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class
cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and
assisting people with cardiovascular disease. As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies
on donations and gifts in wills to continue our lifesaving research, education and
health promotion work.
For further information please contact:
Jill Sims, Communications & Media Manager
Mobile 0421 911 116 or Desk (07) 3872 2541
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