Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation, a non-profit organisation registered with the Office of Registrar of Indigenous Affairs. The Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit and Charities Commision (ACNC) has registered CHIC as a charitable organisation with DGR status, as a Public Benevolent Institution.
The ‘Healing and Wellbeing programs’ an initiative of Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation, has been established to provide a holistic healing process for Aboriginal individuals in Boulia, Dajarra and Urandangi who have endured trauma.
Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we operate. We acknowledge their contribution to the social and emotional well-being and healing of this place, as well as their stewardship of the lands, waterways, skies, and all that live in them. We recognise their footprints and how their journey has shaped our future. We also recognise all nations, both those with historical ties to the region and those who chose to move here from abroad. We walk proudly in this place with our culture.
The Healing and Wellbeing programs, an initiative of Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation (CHIC), has been established to provide a holistic healing process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced trauma in the Boulia, Dajarra and Urandangi communities.
Our goal is to create a service that aims to break the intergenerational cycle of grief, loss, and trauma that has a significant impact on the daily lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in our immediate vicinity, through an unwavering commitment to social justice, self-determination, and culturally sensitive healing approaches.
This entails providing specialised assistance to Stolen Generation families and survivors as they navigate the recovery process. Through extensive and ongoing community consultation, we hope to establish a safe, private, confidential, and culturally sensitive healing service. This service will enable clients to discern resolutions that will direct them towards a more robust, satisfying, and health-conscious existence by utilising appropriate methods of healing and professional conduct.
• Maintain and honour the uniqueness of clients, that includes their cultural practices, beliefs, and rights;
• Establish and nurture relationships founded on integrity that foster an environment that contribute to the open and sensitive exchange of information;
• Acknowledge and appreciate one another's valuable and individual contributions;
• Contribute knowledge to strengthen the integration of the team;
• Show loyalty and support;
• Foster and sustain honest, transparent, and non-judgemental communication;
• Provide the safeguarding of confidentiality at all times;
- The short-term goal is to establish and develop a Centre that offers "Healing and Wellbeing" programmes and services, such as return to country and healing camps, in consultation and negotiation with the Traditional Owners, for use by all Aboriginal people and for the benefit of the entire community;
- The short-term goal is to develop the land in consultation and negotiation with the Traditional Owners for the establishment of Healing Camps and other 'Healing and Wellbeing' programmes and services for use by all Aboriginal people and the benefit of the entire community;
- A further aim is to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity receive nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted;
- Healing and Wellbeing programs and initiatives
- Outback Indigenous Women’s Group known as Spinifex dust Women‘s Shed (Boulia, Dajarra and Urandangi)
- Healing Camps
- Healing Summits
- Complete an online referral form
- Outback Indigenous Women‘s Group
known as Spinifex dust Women‘s Shed
Free from alcohol and drugs event.
To establish a safe place for Aboriginal women to
connect, access support and flourish in the heart
of the Mount Isa region, specifically Boulia, Dajarra
and Urandangie.
It will provide a range of regular free activities (eg healing camps (four-day) or just connect
and chat with others. The aim is also to offer a warm and culturally safe environment in fun
setting to provide individualised support such as:
- Access to necessities including clothes, toiletries and hygiene products
- Referrals to a range of support services
- An opportunity to connect with other women
- Emotional and practical support
- Specialising on group activities dealing with prevention areas such as domestic and family violence, mental health issues, loneliness and isolation
If you like to host our initiative in your community across the Outback, please contact us. For more information on our upcoming activities visit our Facebook page.
- Healing Camps
Alcohol and drugs event free.
To enhance the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants
and their families by providing a variety of therapeutic and accessible recreational activities
in both residential and non-residential settings;
To provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants with safe, supported spaces where they can connect, celebrate their identities, and enrich their lives;
To integrate youth safety into our leadership, governance, and culture, and to protect and uphold their rights;
To enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to foster new one-on-one relationships with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peers in order to develop confidence and resiliency, increase their social connection, and form new and lasting friendships;
Enhance life skills through neurodiversity-affirming and relationship-based practises, therapies, and education that promote health and well-being;
To support, listen to, and learn from individuals representing the global Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander participants' voice as well as individuals from marginalised and
under-represented intersectional groups within our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
community, and to amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
To seek out opportunities to positively contribute to the understanding of neurodiversity
and to celebrate the strengths and passions of all mind types.
Families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in financial difficulty or distress
shall have equal access.
Keep all CHIC participants' business practices ethical and fair.
To form partnerships with like-minded individuals and organisations.
To contribute to the development of a balanced and respectful relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families, and other Australians.
Our Values > Respect – to treat all participants with dignity and respect; > Care – our campers' needs will always come first; > Integrity – to be open and transparent in all our dealings with our staff, our contractors, and our campers' families; > Best Practise – to strive for best cultural practise in all aspects of our work and care; > Access and Equity – to treat all individuals fairly and equally in all that we do; and > Fun – our enthusiasm and energy are contagious!
- Campfire Healing Big Yarns
Big Yarns is our media campaign an initiative of Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation.
Published when we got yarns to spin for the benefit of our stakeholders and the Ipswich and Mount Isa regions, including Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Making the choice to join us brings us great joy. Constant information about our programmes and initiatives, including but not limited to healing camps and group support sessions, will be provided to you via our newsletter. Contact us at info@campfirehealing.org.au if you have any enquiries or require additional details regarding the programmes highlighted in this newsletter.
Healing Camps for NDIS
Wednesday 26 - Friday 29 March 2024 (tbc)
8.00am - 9pm
Location: Dajarra, QLD, 4825
Ipswich
Ipswich Healing Camps for Women celebrating NAIDOC 2024
was held on 22 - 24 August 2024
Location: HARDINGS PADDOCK, PURGA
A special thank you to Aunty Sharon Kinchela, and the local traditional owners, for attending. Future events have now been handed over to local women to organise.
May
to
Nov
Mount Isa region
Healing Camps for NDIS
Wednesday 26 - Friday 29 March 2024 (tbc)
8.00am - 9pm
Location: Dajarra, QLD, 4825
Mount Isa region
May
to
Nov
Spinifex dust Women’s Shed Healing Camp for Women
To be confirmed.
Location: DAJARRA, QLD
**CAMP LOCATION HAS CHANGED**
Healing Camps for NDIS
Wednesday 26 - Friday 29 March 2024 (tbc)
8.00am - 9pm
Location: Dajarra, QLD, 4825
Mount Isa region
Pitta Pitta & Warluwarra Healing Summit 2025
Coming Soon - January 2025
Date & Time: tbc
Location: Boulia Shire Hall
BOULIA, QLD
DECEMBER 2023
Update on Ipswich’s First Healing Camps for Women
JUNE 2024
Introducing the Outback Indigenous Women’s Group
A committee of 5 presently governs the Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation.
The current membership of Campfire Healing totals 10 people.
The Governing Committee meets as often as necessary and at least 4 times a year to discuss, assess and review the activities and services of the Corporation and undertakes regular staff performance appraisals. The Governing Committee approves the budget, maintains and reassesses strategic directions, provides leadership and community input into all of the programs provided by Campfire Healing.
2 positions vacant Vacant
Campfire Healing Indigenous Corporation is governed under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act). The Governing Committee is the highest authority in the organisation. The Governing Committee has governance responsibilities in accordance with the Act, particularly in relation to due diligence.
CHAIRPERSOn & ceo/program manager
SECRETARY & PUBLIC OFFICER
TREASURER
Campfire Healing has sought to build a team of professional advisors to
supplement the internal management team and work with the Corporation on all of
its endeavours since its inception. These advisors, with their respective skills, are
an important part of the Corporation's regulatory compliance and
continuous improvement practices, which improves the Corporation's
reputation, viability, and sustainability within local and regional communities.
These advisors include:
- Business & Management Advisors
- Financial Advisors
- Human Resources Advisors
- Legal Advisor
- Maintenance & WH&S Advisor
- Coalition of Peaks
- First Nations Disability Network
- Healing Foundation - Queensland Healing Strategy
- Queensland Aboriginal & Islander Health Council
If we are unable to offer what you are seeking, these service agencies might be able to provide assistance.
Men’s Gatherings in Ipswich
Ipswich Healing Camps for Women in Ipswich
A local Churches for help
If you are experiencing a crisis or require urgent or after-hours care.
CRISIS CARE
1800 199 008
EMERGENCY
000
LIFELINE
13 11 14
WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
1800 007 339
BEYOND BLUE
1300 224 636
SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE
1300 659 467
13-YARN
13 92 76
By forming alliances with different departments, specialised service agencies, driven individuals, traditional owners' associations, and community elders, we enhance our collective capacity to tackle grassroots challenges.
Our Socials
Our Contacts
40 Herbert street
BOULIA QLD 4829
(by appointment only)
info@campfirehealing.org.au
