Conclusion

This chapter concludes our study of health education works produced by Australia’s Ilbijerri Theatre Company and led by Yuggera and Butchulla theatre maker Kamarra Bell-Wykes from 2006 to 2019. We draw together the findings to conclude that the works Chopped Liver, Body Armour, Viral – Are You the Cure?, North West of Nowhere, and Scar Trees represent a significant and innovative contribution to both First Nations contemporary theatre and applied theatre for health education and equity. Looking back on this important body of work has also informed the development of future projects for Kamarra, including the most recent work, The Score, which addresses sexual health for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a community-engaged, participatory model. We conclude by acknowledging the creative teams who contributed to these works over 13 years, recognising that the success of these works was built on their talent, dedication, and commitment.