The Medal Story

For many generations the Gold Coast coastline has been a place for gathering, meeting and sport. The Medal design represents the soft sand lines which shift with every tide and wave and is symbolic of athletic achievement. As the water moves towards low tide, each wave moves the sand, creating and leaving behind new lines in the sand witnessed by those present. The continual change of tide represents the evolution in Athletes who are making their mark. Records are made and special moments of elation celebrated. Although the moment in time may be fleeting, it is forever marked within the shells that are brought upon its tidelines.

Medal designer – Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins is a local Nunukul, Ngugi and Goenpul woman of Quandamooka Country, who lives and works on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island – her mother and grandmothers’ birthplace. Delvene draws upon inspiration from the moments that are shared with her family, particularly her mother, and the written words of her grandmother. She translates these narratives into her own contemporary interpretations to ensure their continuation. Delvene was engaged to design the artwork for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games medals. She focuses her designs around the beautiful coastlines and the significance of the coast as a place of gathering, meeting and sport. Delvene’s medal designs have been brought to life by the Royal Australian Mint who are responsible for the production and delivery of the medals.

The Medal Ribbon Story