Wiyala means “Speak Together” — a safe place to yarn, heal and reconnect.
We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and community members to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing, culture, healing and connection.
We walk alongside community with compassion, confidentiality and respect, across three key program areas.
Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
Family Wellbeing
Spirit Healing
Our SEWB team supports mob experiencing life stress, mental health challenges or the impacts of trauma, grief and loss. We provide:
Suicide Prevention, Awareness and Aftercare Support
Yarning-Based Wellbeing Support
Connection To Counselling and Clinical Care
Advocacy And Referral Pathways
Wellness Groups for Men and Women, Nurtured in Cultural Respect
Safety and Stability
Strong Family Connections
Culture and Identity
Positive Pathways in Education, Work and Community
Spirit Healing provides culturally-informed clinical care.
Support is confidential, trauma-informed, respectful and strengthening.
Wiyala connects closely with community through various groups.
Yarning Circles
Healing and Wellbeing Groups
Community Events
Outreach and Advocacy
Occupational Therapist (Supporting Programs Across Awabakal)
Mental Health Concerns
Suicide Risk or Bereavement
Domestic and Family Violence
Gambling-Related Harm
Child, Adolescent and Family Stress
Wiyala Manager
Wiyala Administrative Support Officer
SEWB Team Lead & 4 Peer Navigators
Family Wellbeing Team Lead & 4 Caseworkers
Spirit Healing Clinical Team Lead
6 Psychologists & 2 Psychiatrists
Occupational Therapist supporting programs across Wiyala
