Aboriginal Cross I

This crucifix is located on Room 149's back wall in DeBartolo Hall.

This cross, donated by the Office of the Vice President at Australian Catholic University, was created in 2019 by Theresa Ardler, who is a Gweagal Aboriginal woman of the Eora region in Australia and a scholar at ACU. Of this design, Theresa says the following:

"The Aboriginal Cross depicts our beautiful land 'Mother Earth' and how we all cross it every day. The different areas of yellow and black dots signify the different landforms we cross every day. They are sand and rock, which all lead to the center circle being the sacred water hole and ceremonial ground. The white and brown dots around the waterhole and ceremonial ground are our Elders. At this special place is where we connect with our Murrangbungutta, our First Ancestors."

When you're ready to move on, exit the classroom and turn right. Go straight until you reach the stairwell, then take the stairs to the third floor.

Once you reach the third floor, turn right at the top of the stairwell and continue down the hallway. The next crucifix will be in Room 335 to your right.

Accessible Route:

When you're ready to move on, exit the classroom and take the elevator to your right up to the third floor. Once you exit the elevator, take a left and continue down the hallway. The next crucifix will be in Room 335 to your right.