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Kevin Duncan, a Kamilaroi Aboriginal artist from
the NSW Central Coast, has designed artwork-incorporating elements
from Aboriginal law and culture, to promote the identity of Umulliko.
A pathway surrounded by the Rainbow Serpent (representing Umulliko)
sits near the whale, the Central Coast and Darkinjung nation focus
of the Umulliko's logo. The whale plays a significant role in
traditional Awabakal life. The whale is a traveler, moving along
the east coast of Australia each year on its annual migration.
Its prominence in local traditional life is reflected in story,
song and local rock art. Beached whales were the reason for large
feasts with local Aboriginal nations invited to share the bounty.
In a reflection of the past, the whale has and continues to touch
many Aboriginal groups on the coastal regions of this country.
This is significant in the present day as Newcastle is the home
to many different Indigenous peoples from all regions of Australia.
As in the past, the whale does not belong to one particular group;
it encompasses all. This is reflected through Umulliko's philosophy.
The sun is the giver of life and accompanies the whale.
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