Blue Tree Project

Initiated through the Goodwood Football and Cricket clubs concern for mental health and wellbeing, the Blue Tree project aims to raise awareness of mental health and well being.

Council commissioned artist Gerry McMahon to create this artwork in response to a growing international program to raise awareness of serious issues in our lives.

The plaque written by Gerry best explains this artwork:

" This piece is inspired by the Australian native bottle tree, this bulbous tree design being solid and strong is a metaphor for strength, to inspire hope, resilience and reflect the need for connection and awareness of mental health and to look out for those who are doing it tough. 

The holes within the sculpture are a reminder to all of the community that may be affected by mental health in our lives, and those who love us and may need our help or friendship in times of need. 

The two birds sitting on the nearby pole structure are perched together to further signify another metaphor for mateship and the need to share, listen, and always support each other. "