South Gippsland Hospital wishes to engage the services of a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist to create an outdoor installation, representative of the traditional custodians of the land on which the hospital is sited.

Intent/Purpose

SGH is committed to improve the health and well-being of our first nations people by creating a health service that is safe, accessible, welcoming and inclusive to all and by valuing the culture and identity of all individuals within our community.

The intention of the works is to communicate a deep respect for the land on which the hospital is located and to provide local community, staff, patient and visitors with a rich, culturally appropriate environment to enjoy.

The work/s may be a single display, such as a mural or sculpture or a series of items such as painted totems or smaller sculptures or similar.

Scope:

The location of the art works is to be outdoors within the native garden site between Jones Street Foster and the main hospital building.

The Art Installation should:

 reflect elements representing the traditional custodians of this area,

 demonstrate features of healing and be appropriate for a healthcare setting,

 engage local community if possible,

 be permanent and

 be able to be installed to completion within budget.