Celebrating the quiet heroes among us

The Support Project

For generations, society has celebrated the achievements of explorers, politicians and military leaders, people remembered for bold acts and public accomplishments. Their stories have filled our history books, and their likenesses stand in stone and bronze.

But there’s another kind of hero, one we rarely talk about.

The Support Project exists to shift the spotlight and honour those whose contributions are often overlooked: the support workers who walk alongside others, helping them live with dignity, independence and connection.

Who we celebrate

The Support Project is about recognising a different kind of impact. Not the grand or loud but the deeply human and quietly powerful.

These are the people who:

  • Show up, day after day
  • Listen without judgment
  • Offer hands-on help and emotional support
  • Make someone’s day feel lighter or more possible

They’re Support Workers. They make a difference, through small, meaningful moments that change lives.

The monuments, the connections

Larger-than-life public art installations have been commissioned across communities in Western Australia. Each one is inspired by the real stories of real people, those giving and receiving support. These artistic monuments:

Why it matters

Support work is essential but often invisible.
By elevating these stories and giving them a permanent place in our public spaces, we’re not only recognising the individuals behind them, we’re redefining what heroism looks like.

We believe that when support is truly valued, communities thrive.

Let’s get started

Together, let’s work towards a brighter, more compassionate world.