Bundha Sports Centre

The inspiring mural on the side of the Bundha Sports Centre was designed by proud Wurundjeri man, Alex Kerr and painted by Melbourne-based artists Jack Rowland and Yuria Okamura.

CO.OP Studio, as the designer of the Bundha Sports Centre, assisted in bringing the mural to life. Development Victoria has also worked in collaboration with the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to identify engagement opportunities for the site and to co-design the precinct’s public realm.

The mural weaves through themes of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country in the background, to represent the lands we are on. It includes Bunjil the Wedge-tailed Eagle, the Creator Being of the Wurundjeri people, and Waa the Raven, the protector. Bunjil and Waa ensure the safety of those in the mural, but they also look after all peoples living and chasing their dreams on Wurundjeri Country.

Alongside these elements, the mural celebrates First Peoples community sporting heroes. Their images provide inspiration to the younger generation coming through, to give them the courage to chase their dreams, no matter the hurdles they face. The mural features images of:

• The late Uncle Kevin Coombs – Wheelchair basketball player and Australia's first Indigenous Paralympian

• Elvis Carter – Grid Iron player

• Courtney Ugle – WAFL Footballer and founder of ‘Waangkiny’, a social enterprise that aims to transform adversity into influence through the power of storytelling

• John Secombe – Wheelchair Football

• Marissa Williamson Pohlman – Olympic Boxer