A Child’s Life on A Station

A Child’s Life on the Station is a multimedia exhibition which depicts the lifestyle ofchildren on Australia’s outback stations. Entwined in a happy apprenticeship thatpromotes independence and practicality, outback children experience both the joy andhardship that station life brings. From the never-ending delight of a newborn animal tothe cruel death of stock in drought, these children witness life at its grass roots.
Their unique lifestyle is not without its challenges. Many children do school by Distance Education where Mum is the teacher and classmates are spread over thousands of kilometres and they regard the Royal Flying Doctor Service as their “local” doctor.
A Child’s Life on the Station is a collection of photographic images captured by parents and friends. These images provide a valuable insight into the rich and distinctive lifestyle of outback children and personify the fabric of the Australian character.
A Child’s Life on A Station Exhibition

If you are interested in helping to put up Gallery Displays or to help take them down please let us know as we would appreciate any time you can spare.

Location: Coalface Art Gallery
From: March 7th

Till: March 30th.
Gallery open during Council hours Monday to Friday and Market Sundays from 9am to 12noon.