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The basic concept of the design is a turtle, in particular its shell in which both sea and fresh water turtles were mixed to indicate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts (indicated in the legs). The shell of the turtle is very strong and acts as a protective barrier form the outside, in the same way NIAAA will provide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts. The curved lines in the background of the design represent the continued flow of water that keeps the turtle alive and similarly, represent the way the National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association will provide a continuous flow of help to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts. Together, these symbols represent NIAAA as a protector and provider of help to Indigenous artists, which as we all know is much needed. Leigh Harris
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