A local bus stop shelter has become the latest canvas for reconciliation in Canberra following a collaboration between an Aboriginal artist and primary school student.

Designed by Turner Primary School Year 6 student Noah Young and with the support of Wiradjuri artist Kalara Gilbert, the mural design is now brightening one of the city's iconic public spaces in the suburb of O'Connor.

Noah's design came about after his school participated in the 2025 Reconciliation Day poster competition.

With two of his classmates placing second and third, Noah's design was selected to become a mural on the nearby bus shelter, with students now set to pass their classmate's artwork each day.

"My artwork represents the country, water, fauna, and community," Noah said.

"The centre shows First Nations people holding Australia, which includes all the different communities of Aboriginal Australia – this links with the 2025 Reconciliation Day theme 'Bridging Now to Next'."

Ms Gilbert said the design recognises Indigenous Australians as the nation's First Peoples.

"The equal placement of the Aboriginal and Australian flags reflects unity and respect, while the Aboriginal flag's precedence acknowledges Indigenous peoples as the land's first custodians," she said.

"The surrounding patterns I've painted represent the journey for justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."

The bus stop is the second in Canberra to be painted in honour of Reconciliation Day.

ACT Reconciliation Council co-chair Selina Walker said art is a powerful prompt for reflection and conversation "as we bridge now to next".

"This artwork holds strong our identity and helps foster meaningful conversations that move us towards true reconciliation," she said.

"It's wonderful to see so many young people entering this competition and creating art that reflects their journey and our community."

ACT Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Suzanne Orr, said the mural reflects Reconciliation in the Canberra community.

"This artwork symbolises Reconciliation by placing First Nations people at the heart of Australia and embracing its diverse communities," Minister Orr said.

"Reconciliation is a collective effort, and by displaying this artwork on a public bus shelter, we can continue that conversation and reflect on reconciliation every day. This bus shelter represents the ongoing journey of reconciliation."