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Gunawirra aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, carers, children, families and communities to break the cycle of hardship.
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Gunawirra is a community-led organisation supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through culturally grounded early intervention programs that promote healing, resilience and connection to culture. Our programs focus on healing intergenerational trauma, trauma and grief through the influence of cultural identity, knowledge, and creativity. Our programs also use professional clinical care, treatment and support to improve lifestyle, health and education. At Gunawirra, we are aware how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been cut off from access to aspects of their culture that might have helped them to heal from trauma. Gunawirra is predicated on two gifts from ancient Aboriginal peoples: The Dreaming and Healing Circles. We combine symbolic psychoanalytic thinking and other western therapeutic methods, with the ancient form of the The Dreaming and Healing Circle to help restore the internal world for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and children. From The Dreaming and Healing Circles we gain ideas of how trauma was treated and the roots of how we treat trauma today. The animating spirit of all Gunawirra projects is creating a space in which to listen, a space where the voices of traumatised children, parents and teachers can be heard, in a way that gives those voices relevance.

03/11/2026

Calling all workplaces, schools, clubs, communities and teams! Looking for a simple way to bring your team together and make a meaningful difference this Christmas?🎄

We’re inviting you all to get involved in Gunawirra’s Five Big Ideas program by setting up an Aboriginal children’s book and toy donation box in your office, breakroom or foyer.

It takes just five minutes to get started, but the impact can last a lifetime. Every book helps children see their Culture, language and identity reflected in the stories they read, while every toy brings a little extra joy on Christmas morning.🎁🧸

Our goal is to provide 1,300 Aboriginal children with books and toys this December. For some of these children, this may be the only Christmas gift they receive.
By getting your team involved, you can help make sure more little ones experience the joy of opening a gift and receiving a book that celebrates who they are.🖤💛❤️

Every donation counts, and together we can make Christmas a little brighter for our community.🎅🏾✨

To donate financially: https://tinyurl.com/bdcvzast

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

We had a spoOoOoky YAMP this week at our Rozelle site! Filled with lots of fun dancing, crafts and healthy (but creepy!) treats 🍎😋

26/10/2026

We’re still on a mission to collect 1,300 Aboriginal children’s books for our Five Big Ideas program, helping little ones see their Culture, language, families and Country reflected in the stories they read.

Books are more than just stories. They help build identity, strengthen connections to Culture and create a love of learning from an early age. Every book donated helps us get closer to our goal of sharing these stories with Aboriginal children across our state. Check out some of our most recently donated titles for inspo! 🖤💛❤️

Here’s how you can help:
📚 Donate Aboriginal children’s books.
💚 Make a financial donation online so we can purchase books in bulk.
📦 Organise a workplace or community book drive.

Every book makes a difference, and together we can put more deadly stories into little hands!

Can you help us reach 1,300 books? 🙌🏽

24/10/2026

Celebrating NSW Aboriginal Languages Week at Gunawirra ❤️💛🖤

At Gunawirra, language is woven into our everyday spaces, from the beautiful Dharug language featured across our walls, to the words we share with our little ones, families and each other.

We make an effort to utilise Dharug language wherever possible, recognising the importance of keeping language strong and creating opportunities for our children to hear, learn and connect with culture from an early age.

This Aboriginal Languages Week, we celebrate all those working to protect, strengthen and pass on traditional languages for generations to come.

Living languages, strong futures ✊🏽

20/10/2026

We’re calling on our community to help us reach our annual goal of 1,300 Aboriginal children’s books through our Five Big Ideas program! 📚🍃

Books that celebrate Culture, language and Country are so important. They help little ones see themselves, their families and their communities reflected in the stories they read, building a strong sense of identity, belonging and a love of learning.

Here’s how you can get involved:
📖 Donate Aboriginal children’s books
💛 Make a financial donation so we can purchase books at discounted rates
📦 Set up a book collection box at your workplace, school or local club and encourage your team to get involved!

Every book makes a big difference in a little one’s life
🖤💛❤️

Link to donate: https://gunawirra.org.au/donate/

06/10/2026

Little hands, big learning! 👐🏽✨

Sensory play gives our little ones the chance to explore, create and learn through touch, confidence and curiosity.

From squishing, scooping and moulding to balancing, jumping and coordinated movement, these activities help build fine motor skills, strength and dexterity… all while having fun! 🤩

22/09/2026

Charisse Kingston from Australian Hot Water West is becoming a dear friend of Gunawirra! 💛

We’re getting very familiar with her lovely smiley face as she frequently turns up with generous donations for our Five Big Ideas Program.

These donations help us continue supporting Aboriginal children and families with practical resources, books, toys and goodies that bring a little extra joy while supporting health, wellbeing, learning and connection.

We’re so grateful to Charisse and the team at Australian Hot Water West for continuing to think of our little ones and for supporting the work we do across many communities.

Thank you for being part of our Gunawirra family!
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10/09/2026

R U OK? Day is an important reminder that supporting mental health and wellbeing starts with connection💛

It’s a reminder not only to check in with the children and families we support, but to check in with each other too.

Our little Gunawirra team is a bit dispersed at the moment, with only two of us in the office, one on leave and another working away. But no matter where we are, we’ve made time to connect - today and every day.

Working in spaces where we support children and families through some difficult times, we know how important it is to look after our own wellbeing too. Checking in isn’t always about talking through work or the hard stuff. Sometimes it’s simply asking, How was your evening? or What did you get up to on the weekend? Those everyday conversations help us stay connected and remind each other that we’re not alone. 🫂

Today, we made our check-in count, with a reminder that caring for our mental health and wellbeing isn’t just something we do on R U OK? Day, it’s something we can make space for every day!

Sometimes, a simple conversation can make all the difference 💛 We’re stronger together 💪🏽

01/09/2026

Today’s YAMP was one of our favourites🤎

Our little Gurung were so excited to have the Cheeky Emus visit! We started with traditional dancing and singing in language, followed by learning to play traditional musical instruments.

Then we took an imaginary trip to Brewarrina, playing ‘Look and See’ as we spotted bush animals and named them in language 🦘🐨

We even found a quiet moment to gather around a coolamon, make ochre and paint each other’s faces - It was enchanting to watch how quickly the little ones took to it.

A beautiful reminder of how our YAMP mums are raising strong, proud little Gurung through culture, connection, play and learning 🖤💛❤️

28/06/2026

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with us! Everyone is welcome
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Register through Eventbrite (link also in bio) and come along for a day of culture, connection and community. ✨

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Address

19a Quirk Street(Cnr Quirk & Gordon St)
Rozelle, NSW
2039

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(02) 9810 2312

Website

http://gunawirra.org.au/

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