Balunu in Coconut Grove | Non-profit organisation

Balunu

Locality: Coconut Grove

Phone: +61 8 8985 4400

Address: 4/8 Totem Rd 0810 Coconut Grove, NT, Australia

Website: https://balunu.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Congratulations Kenisha Gumbula!! Kenisha has completed her Associate Degree in Law at Charles Darwin University. Kenisha is a Yolngu woman from Elcho Island, s...he commenced her studies in 2015 while still providing for her family and work commitments. She will be continuing her studies in 2021 in a Bachelor of Laws We are so proud of you! Kenisha said: "This is a huge achievement for myself and for my family. Although, it has taken me a while to finish my degree (while juggling single parenting, work, studies and other family commitments), I have finally done it. I would like to thank my mediate family my mother, my grandparents, my uncles and aunties as well as my cousins for always supporting me and encouraging me to not give up. I know I would never have come this far without their continuous love and support. I also want to thank NAAJA, CDU and the Indigenous Student Support Services for supporting me.

25.01.2022 Trainees working hard !

21.01.2022 It’s (unofficially) Cathy Freeman Day On this day 20 years ago Cathy Freeman won gold in the 400m! Were you watching?

21.01.2022 I’m producing a small clip and need some kids (aged 8-12) of different ethnic/ nationalities. If you can help please DM me. Darwin kids only. Filming on Monday 5th October

21.01.2022 See you down at the foreshore soon!

20.01.2022 Yo mgd fam this is holiday program for this week , dad and I will be running music program at youth centre .

20.01.2022 City of Darwin light box platform exhibition launch! Thank you all.

19.01.2022 Don’t forget to join us for the launch of the light box exhibition! Tonight 6:00pm at Nightcliff Foreshore Cafe!!

18.01.2022 Philomena Chisholm Hello Gunbalanya Families. If your children are ages between 11-16 years old. Their welcome to attend this camp only 10 can come. But firstly... you need to see Team Health in your community Georgie or Deb to get the parents to fill out a REFERRAL and CONSENT FORM. Hope to see all on Monday morning Ma. BorBor

17.01.2022 Meet our four Finalist groups dedicated to improving our health and wellbeing. - Awards Australia Noeletta McKenzie of the Balunu Foundation works with young... people aged 12 to 25 who may be experiencing trauma or who are survivors of intergenerational trauma. The Program leads them to better lives. Balunu’s staff are 90% Indigenous. They run in-house programs ‘Young Tiddas’ and ‘Young Warriors’ throughout the school term and Healing and Wellbeing Camps On Country for young women and men. Noeletta is the driver of all that Balunu does, making herself available 24/7 to respond to the needs of young First Nations people. She counsels, conducts debriefing sessions and provides problem-solving and more. She has trained many Youth Workers who have gone on to build terrific careers. Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi and Yolngu stories to inspire better healthcare is a podcast by the Menzies School of Health Research, which aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Menzies’ PhD student Vicki Kerrigan created the podcast series with Aboriginal community leaders and Royal Darwin Hospital staff. They share their personal experiences as patients and professional health workers and impart their cultural knowledge to enhance the health workers’ ability to deliver culturally safe care to Aboriginal people across the Top End of the NT. The podcasts have been downloaded 6,000 times globally and have been endorsed by the Top End Health Service. The creators are working to embed it into cultural education delivered to all staff Play Therapy NT delivers quality therapeutic service to empower vulnerable children on the ground in remote communities. Led by Director Josephine Martin, they have partnered with many Department of Education Northern Territory remote schools to allow families to access service provision without having to leave their homes and communities to travel to urban areas. To serve children whose English is not the first language, they use the language of play rather than requiring intense understanding and mastery of a second language. Play Therapy brings passionate therapists to places deemed too far, too hard and too costly to get to and provide a service. Wagait Beach Runners and Walkers offers an encouraging and supporting community to promote increased social connections and improved physical fitness and well-being. Wagait Shire Council’s Sport and Recreation Officer, Beckie Taylor, is a keen advocate for active health and healthy lifestyle for all. She is mindful that every individual is a whole individual, and all programs are customised to ensure maximum participation from multiple levels of involvement. The Wagait Beach Runners and Walkers program has helped in engaging, challenging, encouraging, supporting and growing the number of active, healthy residents. The Program is inclusive of all ages, genders, fitness levels, spiritual beliefs and socio-economic levels.

16.01.2022 International Men’s Day!!

10.01.2022 Congrats to our young people reaching 10 weeks of attendance of the strong young Tiddas program and strong young warriors program! We celebrated by doing the cultural tour at Pudakul cultural tours! what An a amazing group of young leaders

10.01.2022 TAG A YOUNG VISUAL ARTIST ~ Entries for CITYLIFE Platform Lightboxes close at midnight this Sunday February 28. It's a paid opportunity to get your work displ...ayed in one of 3 locations in a public exhbiition. Open to ages 12-25. READ THE BRIEF + APPLY NOW https://launchdarwin.com.au/citylife-platform-lightboxes/ Darwin Visual Arts Darwin Community Arts Corrugated Iron Youth NT Balunu MK Eco by Starwin City of Darwin

10.01.2022 Don’t forget free BBQ and swimming at Lake Alexander today from 1pm to 3pm!

10.01.2022 The work both the Balunu and Gary Dhurrkay Foundations are doing in helping people to heal and connecting back to country is bring back Balance, harmony and hon...our to the ancestors of this land which conjures the spirits in us to stop and listen. When you Understand that walking with the ancestors of this country is the only truth that can Exist your mind and body becomes free from the shackles of society. We have so much to learn from the oldest living Culture In The World We are about healing our nation and uniting all peoples of this country and the world. Big task yes but United we can achieve miracles.

08.01.2022 Shine Lawyers are putting a Class Action together on behalf of Stolen Generations members who originated from the NT, and also the children of NT Stolen Generat...ions members who have passed away. To be a part of the class action you must contact Shine Lawyers to give them your details. Shine Lawyers - 1800 751 969 The class action will take 3-5 years.

07.01.2022 join us to launch the Balnba "wet seasons" citylife platforms lightbox exhibition! next Wednesday at Nightcliff's foreshore cafe

07.01.2022 Tomorrow evening at 6pm! All welcome free event!

06.01.2022 Introducing Artistic Director Gary Lang from our Artist-in-Residence company NT Dance Company! Gary is coming out of retirement to bring together excerpts of ol...d and new work in 'In Two’s' as part of our ‘In Motion’ roving series this Friday. Join us as we take you on a tour of four 15-min performances across four unique locations in the Centre. Limited tickets remain, book now via: https://bit.ly/InMotionOct Photo credit:Sergey Pevnev

05.01.2022 Don't forget tomorrow at the Balunu space from 1pm to 3pm movie day! Pop corn and more!

04.01.2022 Don't forget MOVIE DAY at the Balunu space. 1pm to 3pm - Popcorn, ice cream and a free feed!

03.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Saturday night? Launch Night Series Basketball is on at The SHAK Youth Hub. Register today to participate in free activities... between 7-10pm. For ages 12-17 REGISTER YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE https://launchdarwin.com.au/launch-night-series/ Youth NT Palmerston and Regional Basketball Assoc Anglicare NT YMCA NT Balunu MK Eco by Starwin Indigenous Events NT Larrakia Nation TWO TWO ONE Mental Health Charity

02.01.2022 Here's another great shot of high-flying teenager Shane Inkamala. So much talent and raw athleticism in our Territory communities. Photo - Paul Wighton

02.01.2022 CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE! The ANKA Youth Forum is happening online TOMORROW, and all people under 40-years old, who are living in a community with an ANKA suppo...rted Art Centre, are invited! ANKA Youth Forum Thursday 19 November 11:30am WA | 1:00pm NT Come and listen to, voice and share what matters most to you with a supportive group from across ANKA's Northern Australian regions. See the Facebook event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2528229764143689/?post_id=2528229800810352&view=permalink¬if_id=1605666425476273¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif

02.01.2022 Are there any First Nations young people (18+) looking for part time work (3-4 days per week) that would be interested in delivering co-design and consulting pr...ojects, including engaging with young mob with diverse lived experience? Experience in facilitation and / or project delivery would be deadly! National organisation, so any location, however Vic, Syd or Brisbane preferred. Chuck me a message if interested See more

01.01.2022 This Sunday 28th Feb. 2pm to 5pm.