Lead-Safety Message: Years of mining in Broken Hill has caused widespread lead contamination. Despite the blatant reminders throughout the town of the strong mining history, such as this slag the town is centred around, residents are ignorant of issues associated with the high levels of lead present. Action is greatly needed for a lead free future in Broken Hill.

Artist: Katie Mortimer

Description of Work/Material: Digital Photograph

Lead-Safety Message: Lead in home-grown eggs from urban areas tends to be higher than in commercial eggs; as soil lead increases, the concentration of lead in eggs tends to increase. Test your soil for lead with a LEAD Group DIY-sampling lab analysis kit.

Artist: Emily Grace

Description of Work/Material: Digital Photograph

Lead-Safety Message: Let the public know about pollution.

Artist: Liam Hutchinson

Age: 10 years

School: Home school

Description of Work/Material: Painting and mixed medium

Lead-Safety Message: Sponge down floors and windows weekly, clean children’s toys often, Mop and wet wipe, Do not use a broom or vaccuum to dust.

Artist: Jaron Phillips, Brandon Rice, Occidarius Coleman, all 12 years old.

School Name: Martin Luther King Academy for Boys

Description of Work/Material: poster, words typed, hand drawn.

Lead-Safety Message: Follow the Lead Alert Six Step Guide to Painting Your Home. Put fallen paint flakes in a plastic bag in the bin – the stormwater drain is just for rain. When both neighbours have their lead paint stripped safely, everyone can rest easy.

Artist: Peter Kozaitis

Description of Work/Material: iPad photo.

Lead-Safety Message: Unleaded cats live calmer, healthier and longer lives. Good grass cover protects pets from lead contaminated soil.

Artist: Meredith Knight

Description of Work/Material: iPhone photo.

Lead-Safety Message: Whether you’re painting watercolours or going fishing, buy lead free products.

Artist: Yvonne Preston

Description of Work/Material: Watercolour painting, non-toxic paint.

Lead-Safety Message: Ask your Council whether the playground equipment is lead-safe. Wash children’s hands after play and before eating.

Artist: Janet Richardson

Description of Work/Material: Photo collage

Lead-Safety Message: Lead Paint deteriorating off old homes poses great health risks to families and the general community.

Artist: Nigel Gorman

Description of Work/Material: The bright red of the lead test kit confirms the poison in not just the paint but also deep in the exposed timber of the old Queensland home.

Lead-Safety Message: These backyard vegies are organic and lead-free. Are yours?

Artist: Gabriel Anderson

Description of Work/Material: Digital Photograph