Acknowledgement of Country
HEAL acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.
“All the beautiful colours” – Madina’s Story
/in NEWSAdele Rice AM named a 2023 Queensland Great
/in NEWSSchool News profiles the HEAL program
/in NEWSHEAL was profiled in the Term 2, 2023 edition of School News, with a feature article on our program, including testimony from school principals about the positive contributions HEAL offers for student welfare, relationships between teachers, students and peers, and inclusive, trauma-informed school cultures. Read the article here
Casey Donovan to headline HEAL’s Songs of Hope on 6 June 2023
/in NEWSABC profiles the HEAL program
/in NEWSIn November 2022, ABC News ran an online feature article about the impact of HEAL, hearing from past participant Omal Ahmed about how the support of her HEAL therapist at Yeronga State High School helped her cope with bullying and embrace her identity. Read the article here