Menzies School of Health Research

Ochre – Supporting Indigenous Health through Art, is an auction of spectacular Indigenous art raising funds for research into Indigenous child health at the Menzies School of Health Research.

The auction was first held in 2008 and raised over $250,000 for Menzies' research.

Ochre is a unique event due to the high quality of the artworks and also the very unique way in which the artworks are obtained. Rather than asking artists and galleries to donate their works, as is the ‘norm’ in most charity art auctions, sponsorship is secured to allow artworks to be purchased direct from community art centres. This ensures that we are fostering local economic development and employment opportunities in remote Indigenous communities. This unique approach also ensures that the highest ethical standards are maintained when purchasing the artworks.

Ochre will be held again in 2010 and sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information about Ochre please visit www.ochre.org.au (this website is currently under construction)

An Ochre lunch will be held on 22 November to once again raise funds for Menzies' research. For more information about the lunch please click here.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples please be advised that the video below contains images of deceased persons.