Gunawirra in Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Gunawirra

Locality: Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9810 2312

Address: 19a Quirk Street 2039 Rozelle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://gunawirra.org.au/

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24.01.2022 The TATU (Talking About Tobacco Use) @tatu_ncie team stopped by yesterday to chat to our Mums as part of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program. The TIS program is funded by the Department of Health and based at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern, Sydney. The Mothers learnt all about the effects of smoking on themselves and their children. Contact the TATU team on 02 9046 7800 to find out more about their programs & support. Email: [email protected]... Want to kick the smokes now? Call the Koori Quitline NSW on 13 78 48 now to start your future without smokes. Koori Quitline can help with contacts in other states and territories if you need. #tatu #quitsmoking #kooriquitline #ncie #community #health #startinggoodhabits #culture

23.01.2022 It’s a great idea to get the children comfortable wearing face masks and understanding that just like wearing a bicycle helmet or a seat belt, they are there to help save lives. It didn’t take long for the young ones at Gunawirra to be schooling us on when and where to have a face covering!! Protect the mob and stop the spread of the virus #keepourmobsafe #protectthecommunity #goodhygiene #fivebigideas #indigenouschildren

23.01.2022 Beautiful day with the wonderful Kylie Kwong

21.01.2022 How are all our young budding artists going with their original artworks?? We can’t wait to see what you are creating! Tag us @gunawirra_official & @bundarra_brand to see your work in progress All young artists aged 6-16 years old, Australia wide, create an original artwork that shares your culture, ceremony and spiritual connection to country. ... The entry that best reflects the theme (always was always will be) will receive a $500 Bundarra voucher and have their design printed as a limited edition Bundarra collection. 100% of the profits from the limited edition collection sales will go to the following non-profit organisations: @alnf_ @nutrition.plusorg @gunawirra_official Link in our bio to submission website @bundarra_brand #bundarra #gunawirra #nutritionplus #alnf #competition #youngartists #artwork #culture #ceremony #spirituality #indigenous #indigenousculture #naidoc #connectiontocountry

20.01.2022 It’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. Raising awareness and protecting the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions that our first nation’s people give to this country Here’s some of our beautiful future leaders learning about their culture and environment. #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #culture #children #community #future #recognition

20.01.2022 Join us today at 4-5pm (AEST) for a free online webinar to learn about the four unique programs we run - YAMP, Preschool programs, Journey to Learning and Teacher training. Who we are & what we do!! To register go to - gunawirrawebinar.eventcreate.com See you on Zoom! ... #whoweare #whatwedo #webinar #gunawirra #mothersgroups #preeschool #teachertraining #online

19.01.2022 Like to know who we are & what we do? Gunawirra is holding a free online webinar on the 8th September at 4-5pm (AEST) to discuss the four unique programs we run - YAMP, Preschool programs, Journey to Learning and Teacher training. To register go to - http://gunawirrawebinar.eventcreate.com See you on Zoom! ... #whoweare #whatwedo #webinar #gunawirra #mothersgroups #preeschool #teachertraining #online

18.01.2022 It's Indigenous Literacy Day today . This annual event, organised by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, is a day to celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander culture, stories, language and literacy. All Australians need to support Indigenous Literacy Day, and help raise funds to publish more community stories in home languages. @indigenousliteracyfoundation #indigenousliteracyfoundation #indigenousliteracyday #aboriginalchildrensbooks #aboriginal #indigenous #torresstraitislander #torresstraightislanderchildren

18.01.2022 Children’s Day today at Gunawirra We are the Elders of Tomorrow, hear our voice. ... Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day!! It is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. @SNAICC #KidsConnectedtoCulture #eldersoftomorrow #culture #stronginculture #childrensday2020 #future

17.01.2022 Proudly working alongside Connect: Inner West Community Transport Group.

17.01.2022 A big thankyou to Drew & the team of @shared_knowledge for all the knowledge and stories shared today at the natural meeting place of the Eora nations. Our Mums and the Jarjums learnt about Bushfoods and Bush Medicine on Country. ... #sharedknowledge #aboriginalaustralia #bushfoodsofaustralia #eora #bushmedicine #gunawirra

17.01.2022 So immensely proud of our Barkindji - Wailwan Mother and artist Chloe She has been working on this beautiful cultural piece for the Mirvac South Everleigh community. @southeveleigh Today Aunty KK came to Gunawirra to help finish off the painting @kylie_kwong you are an important part of the story & journey of this artwork. What a special finale to an emotional year. ... #gunawirra #artwork #culture #mirvac #kyliekwong #artist #artistsoninstagram #aboriginalart #culturalart #barkindji #wailwan

16.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women in our ‘Gunawirra family’. The mothers, sisters, daughters and friends Another wonderful picture from the special day we shared with all these deadly women at South Eveleigh last week. The theme for 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. Raise your hand high to show you're in and that you commit to choose to challenge.... @southeveleigh #IWD2021 #celebrate #southeveleigh #challenge #aboriginalwomen #torresstraitislanderwomen #indigenouswomen #femaleleadership #elders

16.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Have a yarn. Listen to how your mates are feeling. @thencie with @repostsaveapp #RUOKDay is a reminder that a conversation could change a life.... This year’s message is ‘There’s more to say after R U OK? By asking, listening with an open mind, encouraging action, and checking in, you can help family, friends, or colleagues through a tough time. Learn what to say next so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. Visit ruok.org.au or @ruokday to learn more. #TheresMoreToSay #RUOK #StrongerTogether #Community #Support #Connection #ReachOut #MentalHealthAwareness See more

16.01.2022 Seeing these smiling faces, learning & sharing culture, is the best part of our week

15.01.2022 Some new friends dropped in to say hello in our native garden this week. They now wish to stay as they feel safe and nurtured in such a beautiful place. #nativegarden #mothergarden #indigenousplants #nurture #safe #newfriends #sculptures

15.01.2022 Connect: Inner West Community Transport Group bring our Mum’s and their children to Gunawirra every week for programs, and return them home at the end of the day. Thanks Connect: Inner West!!

15.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations at Gunawirra this week included a smoking ceremony and hand painting created by our children. Such a magical cultural day of sharing and learning #culture #naidocweek2020 #naidoc #painting #aboriginalart #aboriginalculture #torresstraitislanderculture #gunawirra #family

15.01.2022 Next up in our webinar series is all about YAMP, our Young Aboriginal Mothers Program. Tune in to hear more about the wonderful work we do with our mums and bubs every week. This free online webinar is happening Tuesday 6th October at 4-5pm (AEST) To register go to - http://yamp.eventcreate.com... #whoweare #whatwedo #webinar #gunawirra #mothersgroups #preeschool #teachertraining #online #yamp #youngaboriginalmothers

15.01.2022 IT'S BACK FOR 2021! Entries for the Yarn Young Artists Competition are now open! Yarn are inviting young, emerging artists (aged 6 to 16 years) to create an artwork that represents what this year's NAIDOC theme 'Heal Country' means to them. This is an opportunity for kids to share their personal spiritual connections with culture and Country. The winner will be decided by two of our renowned partner artists Mandy Draper, a proud Durag woman of the Cabrogal tribe and Shara Delaney, proud Quandamooka woman. The winning entry will receive a $500 Yarn gift voucher and will have their design printed on an exclusive Yarn collection, with 100% of the profits donated to ALNF, Nutrition Plus, Gunawirra and Surat Aboriginal Corporation. Enter now!

14.01.2022 We are the Elders of Tomorrow, hear our voice. Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day!! It is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the cru...cial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. Gunawirra shares Aboriginal cultural knowledge and art through our programs to connect children to their heritage, and to share valuable knowledge with educators and communities. These are our future Elders. Graham with Little Yuin children learning about their culture and heritage. @SNAICC #KidsConnectedtoCulture #eldersoftomorrow #culture #stronginculture #childrensday2020 #future

13.01.2022 At Gunawirra Uncle Graham now carries out Smoking Ceremonies for special days and events. Smoking ceremonies are for spiritually cleansing the space and people on which we are performing. They protect the space from evil spirits which try to invade the space. When taking leaves from a tree, we ask for permission to take from its life source for the purpose of the smoking ceremony. The ashes from the smoking ceremony are then returned to the earth or our garden to rejuv...enate and to live again. The eucalyptus leaves are taken from the tree where they don't receive much sunlight (shaded side) as those leaves would have naturally struggled to survive. The tree we use is a coastal ironbark tree from the connecting space of the Eora & Dharawal nations. #smokingceremony #eora #dharawal #gunawirra #culture #connection #spirits #eucalyptus #ironbark #rejuvenation #motherearth #connectiontocountry

13.01.2022 The Best Technology Achievement by an Indigenous Australian in the Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards was won today by our hardworking CEO Graham Toomey. Online videos were created for isolated Aboriginal families during the pandemic, for learning in schools, and to promote the amazing achievements Gunawirra are making in the community. Watch the videos and catchup on our cultural webinars on our website https://lnkd.in/dDgcK-6 or subscribe to our YouTube channe...l: Gunawirra Ltd. The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards recognise the very best in technology innovation and excellence by organisations and individuals in the Australian not-for-profit sector. Congratulations to all the winners recognised today. @connectingup #awards #nfptechawards #webinar #technology #online #itheroes #gunawirra #indigenous #indigenousaustralian #aboriginalculture

10.01.2022 The Gunawirra 2020 Annual Report is out now, available on our Website (link in bio). Read about our innovative ideas to keep our families connected and supported during lockdown, our beautiful blooming native garden and other cultural initiatives. Subscribe to our newsletter for updated news, events, webinars and more: gunawirra.org.au/contact-us/... #annualreport #gunawirra #aboriginalfamilies #torresstraitislanderfamilies #nativegarden #seedofcreation #children #culture #report

10.01.2022 Don’t forget NAIDOC Week is currently planned from 8-15 November. This year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. For more information on what will be going ahead and what events will be postponed this year check out the NAIDOC website or social media @naidocweek #naidocweek2020 #community #staysafemob

09.01.2022 Today is National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD), a national day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. NCTGD provides us with an opportunity to come together in our workplaces, homes and communities right across the country to share information and most importantly to take meaningful action in support of achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. On NCTGD we celebrate the resilience, innovation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Str...ait Islander communities and we demand further meaningful action from our Governments. With continued support from the public, we can ensure the Australian Government continues to work with Indigenous communities, commit additional funding and invest in real partnerships. #nctgd2021 #nctgd #support #collaboration #indigenoushealth #innovation #success #equality #resilience #closingthegap

08.01.2022 A surprise visit from the wonderful @kylie_kwong today was a beautiful afternoon of culture, food and yarning. Kylie is the ambassador for the South Eveleigh precinct, focussing on food, culture and community activation. We loved having you visit our little organisation KK and hope you drop by again soon. ... #community #culture #southeveleigh #gunawirra #aboriginalmothers #aboriginalchildren #torresstraightislandermothers #mothersgroup #kyliekwong #wangalcountry

08.01.2022 We are so lucky to have both these talented Artists in our midst. Graham @toomeygraham is our CEO, Executive Director, Cultural Advisor, mentor, Uncle and everything in between. Chloe has been learning and growing with us and her children for a few years now, and started creating this piece a few months ago it’s been a very special journey. We’ll bring you more info on where the artwork will live and Chloe’s story in the coming weeks #culture #painting #inspiration #mentor #meaning #journey #songlines #aboriginalmothers

07.01.2022 Gunawirra CEO Graham Toomey has been nominated for the Best Technology Achievement by an Indigenous Australian in the Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards The online videos were created for isolated Aboriginal families during the pandemic. Watch the videos on our website https://lnkd.in/dDgcK-6 or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Gunawirra Ltd. The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards recognise the very best in technology innovation and excellence by organisat...ions and individuals in the Australian not-for-profit sector. Attending the all-virtual awards is completely free, so if you're at a loose end this Friday, why not show your support for our IT heroes? Congratulations to all the finalists. @connectingup #awards #nfptechawards #webinar #technology #online #itheroes #gunawirra #indigenous #indigenousaustralian #aboriginalculture

06.01.2022 Such beautiful strong women sharing culture together at our NAIDOC celebration

04.01.2022 Brett Andrews of Connect: Inner West Community Transport Group, accepted one of Graham Toomey’s artworks as a small token of our appreciation. Connect: Inner West transport our Mums & Bubs from their homes to Gunawirra and back. This is a very small thankyou for the fantastic support they have given us and the Mums here for the past two years. This artwork is entitled Enduring. It symbolises the Wiradjuri people’s resilience and their enduring connection and care for their ...land, water, spirituality, and culture. @connect_inner_west_ctg @toomeygraham #connection #innerwest #culture #support #supportingfamilies #art #collaboration

04.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHqw1ZtB3u9/

04.01.2022 Part 2 of Looking for something to do this NAIDOC week? DANCE RITES 2020. The Sydney Opera House’s First Nations dance competition is returning. Starring more than 350 performers from all over the country, with different generations, nations and groups all represented, Dance Rites will be broadcast free online which means, for the first time, all of Australia can join in on the festivities. The first wave of performances will take place each night from Wednesday, Nov ...11 through Saturday, Nov 14. Then the finals will air the following week on Saturday, Nov 21. Visit: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/dancerites for more info and links to watch. BLAK MARKETS IN THE ROCKS. The markets will once again take place on Gadigal land setting up shop on the Tallawoladah Lawn in front of the MCA for two days from Friday, Nov 14 through Saturday, Nov 15 (10am5pm daily). www.therocks.com/whats-on/events/blak-markets @blakmarkets CLUB FRINGE X YIRRAMBOI: OPENING NIGHT PARTY. Melbourne Fringe Festival is set to return this month (Nov 1229), and with it comes one helluva opening night party. But, this year, the party will take place in your lounge room. Club Fringe will broadcast into homes all over the country from 9.30pm on Thursday, Nov 12. Don’t forget to nab your tickets, which are choose what you pay (with a $10 suggested donation). Then prep your dance floor (aka living room), deck yourself out in glitter and get ready to party like its 2020. melbournefringe.com.au//club-fringe-at-home-opening-night/ BARBARA MCGRADY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. Nine of her works telling the stories of Aboriginal warriors, elders, dancers and everyday people will be displayed on large photographic panels in the Cleland Bond Foyer Playfair Street, The Rocks from 9 November. Inserted aboriginal language will accompany the works to encapsulate the significance of retaining Aboriginal cultural identity in a modern, urban world. Cleland Bond 33 Playfair St The Rocks. Photo source SBS - Dance Rites #dancerites #blakmarkets #naidocweek2020 #naidoc #melbournefringe #aboriginalculture #torresstraitislanderculture #culture

03.01.2022 In celebration of this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Always Was, Always Will Be, Gunawirra in collaboration with Bundarra are inviting young artists aged 6-16 years old, Australia wide, to create an original artwork that shares their culture, ceremony and spiritual connection to country. The entry that best reflects the theme will receive a $500 Bundarra voucher and have their design printed as a limited edition Bundarra collection. 100% of the profits from the limited edition... collection sales will go to the following non-profit organisations: @alnf_ @nutrition.plusorg @gunawirra_official To submit all the fantastic artworks go to: paint4.bundarra.org/submit-artwork/ @bundarra_brand #bundarra #gunawirra #nutritionplus #alnf #competition #youngartists #artwork #culture #ceremony #spirituality #indigenous #indigenousculture #naidoc #connectiontocountry

02.01.2022 Today is World Children’s Day An international day to promote & improve the welfare of children worldwide. This beautiful artwork is the Bundarra Young Artists Competition submission from one of our YAMP mum’s older daughters. Keep an eye out for more of this talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s cultural works #worldchildrenday2020 #aboriginalchildren #torresstraitislanderchildren #children #artwork #culture #bundarra #indigenousculture

02.01.2022 As the 2020 NAIDOC Week begins, we are reflecting on the year we have had so far, the challenges and the successes. We also reflect on this year’s theme and what it means to us. ‘Always was. Always will be’. Gunawirra acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people who were here long long ago. ... What does it mean to you? #naidocweek2020 #naidoc #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #torresstraightislanderculture #alwayswasalwayswillbe

02.01.2022 Just over a week to go!!! Submissions are still open for young artists aged 6 to 16 years to submit an artwork that represent's this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Always Was, Always Will Be. Submissions close October 9th! For a little sneak peak at some of the incredible artworks that have already been submitted jump over to @bundarra_brand ... MORE INFO > www.paint4.bundarra.org Proceeds to: Gunawirra: @gunawirra_official ALNF: @alnf_ Nutrition Plus: @nutrition.plusorg Learn more about the artist judges, Holly and Luke: Holly: @hollysanders_art Luke: @lukemalliedesigns #artists #bundarra #indigenous #culture #youngartists #indigenousculture #aboriginalchildren #torresstraitislanderchildren #painting #sculpture #art

01.01.2022 Thankyou so much to Aunty Jo Selfe for bringing your cultural knowledge to us at Gunawirra last week, teaching us stringy bark weaving. Our great friends from Inner West Council, headspace (Ashfield), and the Aboriginal community liaison Police (Inner West area) joined us in the workshop. This was so much fun. If you get a chance to sit with Aunty Jo definitely take that opportunity!! ... @innerwestcouncil @headspace.ashfield #culture #stringybark #weaving #headspace #policensw #innerwest #auntyjo #craft

01.01.2022 The Mothers and children, along with the entire Gunawirra staff and family wish to say an enormous thankyou to everyone who has supported us with donations, assistance, ‘shares’, kind words and love over the past few weeks, months and years. We see you and can’t say thankyou enough. We think the faces of our future community leaders speak for themselves Video editing by @intepic ... #gunawirra #thankyou #community #support #indigenous #mothers #children #generosity

01.01.2022 Its that time of year here at Gunawirra We have begun preparations for our Christmas books and toy drive Every year we send each child 3 books. This year our aim is have at least one of the three be an Aboriginal book. ... To donate books and toys to our Christmas drive follow the link in our bio to our Donate page!! Here are some of our suggestions for children’s Aboriginal books The Little Corroboree Frog by Tracey Holton-Ramirez Counting our Country by Jill Daniels Respect by Fay Stewart-Muir Sue Lawson What do you call a baby? Illustrated by Kamsani Bin Salleh In the Bush I See by Kiara Honeychurch Crabbing with Dad by Paul Seden Books here donated by @magabalabooks #indigenousliteracyday2020 #indigenousliteracy #childrensbooks #childrensaboriginalbooks #christmasappeal #toyappeal #bookappeal

01.01.2022 Looking for something to do this NAIDOC week? There are so many great events that are usually location specific, but thanks to 2020, are excitably being streamed online for everyone to enjoy no matter where you are. Binge on the VIRTUAL INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL. FanForce TV a streaming service is hosting its second Virtual Indigenous Film Festival this year. However if you don’t wish to subscribe to a new streaming service, Free to air TV and online apps such as ABC iview... and SBS on demand have some deadly movies, series and documentaries to watch. NAIDOC AT NCIE 2020! NCIE are holding a week-long virtual celebration featuring deadly online events and panel discussions for everyone to get involved in. There is an Anger to Action Panel Discussion, Story Time with Luke Carroll and Caring for Country Panel Discussion. Check out: ncie.org.au/naidoc2020/ for more details. @thencie ART AFTER HOURS ONLINE. Sydney’s Art Gallery of NSW has taken its weekly after-hours session online. On Wednesday, November 11, you can join a discussion between author and presenter Yumi Stynes, Aboriginal rights activist and proud Bundjalung woman Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, and four-time Archibald Prize finalist Blak Douglas. At the gallery itself, the documentary In My Blood It Runs, is on show until January 2021, alongside Vincent Namatjira’s award-winning depiction of sporting star Adam Goodes the first-ever portrait by an Indigenous artist to take out the top gong in Archibald Prize history. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/ (Image NAIDOC at NCIE 2019) Stay tuned for more suggestions #naidocweek #naidoc2020 #staysafe #onlineevents #ncie #agnsw #sbs #abcindigenous #indigenousfilmfestival