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Kup Murri Masterclass 2025

The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations.


 Sorry spots are at capacity!


16-18 McCormack Street, Mooroobool 

Nintiringanyi Cultural Training Centre!


Friday 11th of July from 9am to 5pm 

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Kunjur Men's Mental Health Forum 2025

The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re ready to start planning next year's 

Join Kunjur's Networking Contact List

Embedding Culture, Improving Wellbeing

By Men, For Our Men

In 2015-2019 approximately 221 people, averaging 15-25 years of age in Cairns and surrounding region felt their only solution to life's challenges was taking their own life. The ripple effects of suicide can be felt for years following a death and in many different forms. The heartache from losing a strong man, inspired founder and facilitator Bernard Sabadi to establish the  Kunjur First Nations Mens Collective. 


The inspiration that prompted Bernard into action came at the unfortunate loss of his friend/brother. It was the questions we all ask ourselves during those times ‘What could I have done? What could I have said?’ What doesn't exist for Men in our region'?   


A place for Men to talk,  to be heard and to support each other.    


To honour our late Brother Kawanji Brady of Western Gugu Yalanji origin, Bernard asked Kawanji's family if they could provide a name for this Men’s Support Group. Click here to see Uncle Vincent Brady explain the meaning behind Kunjur.  The group of volunteers plan, market and deliver community engagement activities within the Cairns and surrounding region. With limited resources, the group actively seek donations from partnering organisations and self fund their weekly gatherings to ensure a consistent safe place is provided for those in need.   


Since establishing Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective (KFNMC) over 120+ individuals have participated in events or connected each week around a fire to share their stories. Many of whom are, or have battled their own inner demands. 

Our Way

KFNMC have facilitated a variety of events with limited to no budget, drawing upon each volunteer facilitators commitment to the program. Events include;   

  • Mental Health Awareness with Brothers Leagues Football Juniors 
  • Father and Son outings 
  • On Country Mens business and traditional cooking classes  
  • Mens Self care events  
  • Yarning circles & Mental health awareness sessions for men  


It is our vision to see this program have a wider reach and gain stability and consistency.  

Be Inspired - Be Equipped - Be Empowered

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Kunjur Brochure 2025 (pdf)

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Bernard's Story

Driven by impact, hear about why and how Bernard founded Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective

What Is Kunjur?

The inspiration to prompt me into action came at a heartbreaking unfortunate loss of another strong man. It was the questions that we ask ourselves at these times ‘What could I have done? What could I have said?’ In all Gods timing and what our region doesn’t have in existence ‘a place for Men to talk, to be heard and to support others’ it was time that a support existed. To honour our late Brother Kawanji Brady of Western Gugu Yalanji origin. I asked his Family if they could give a name for this Men’s Support Group. His artwork would also become our logo. Please see video of Uncle Vincent Brady explain the meaning of KUNJUR! 

Kunjur Mantra

KUNJUR Gatherings we aim for our attendees to leave on a high and take that empowered state of mind back within themselves, for their families and their community! Within our first month of operation all the men workshopped to create our own Mantra! We recite our Mantra at the conclusion of each gathering!

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Are you wanting to give back and want to support other men?

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Do you want to better yourself to be the best father, partner, friend or colleague?

Are you having a hard time with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or wanting to connect with other men?

Do you want to better yourself to be the best father, partner, friend or colleague?

Further supports and help

Mental health problems in the community

Mental health problems in the community

Websites 


Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet 


www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au 


Indigenous Psychological Services (IPS) 


http://www.indigenouspsychservices.com.au  


HealingFoundation 


www.healingfoundation.org.au 

ANXIETY

Mental health problems in the community

Telephone and Online Support 

Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling and Crisis Support Chat 

13 11 14 

www.lifeline.org.au/crisischat  

beyondblue: the national depression and anxiety initiative  

www.beyondblue.org.au  

eCentreClinic 

www.ecentreclinic.org   

E-Couch 

www.ecouch.edu.au  

Head to Health 

www.headtohealth.gov.au  

Mindspot 

www.mindspot.org.au  

myCompass 

www.mycompass.org.au  

National Institute of Mental Health 

www.nimh.nih.gov  

THIS WAY UP 

www.thiswayup.org.au  

Way Ahead - Mental Health 

Association NSW 

www.wayahead.org.au  

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia 

www.mifa.org.au 

Black Dog Institute 

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/getting-help/ clinics-support-groups 


General books 


Atkinson, J. Trauma Trails: Recreating Songlines. 


The Transgenerational Effects of Trauma in Indigenous Australia. 



Bourne E. The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (6th edition). 



Marks I. Living with Fear (2nd edition). 



Reavley NI, Allen NB, Jorm, AF, Morgan AJ, Ryan S, Purcell R. A Guide to What Works for Anxiety (2nd edition). 


Panic book 


Antony MM, McCabe R. 10 Simple Solutions to Panic: How to Overcome Panic Attacks, Calm Physical Symptoms, and Reclaim Your Life. 

Oakland: 


Social anxiety books 


Rapee RM. Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step-by-step Guide. 


Antony MM, Swinson RP. The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears (2nd edition). 


Phobia books 


The 1 Can Do It  


Post-traumatic stress disorder book  


Williams MB, Piojula S. The 


PTSD Workbook: 


Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms (2nd edition). 


 


Obsessive-compulsive disorder books 


Foa EB, Wilson R. Stop Obsessing: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions: 

Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

 Telephone and Online Support 

Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 

13 11 14 

www.lifeline.org.au/crisischat  

Kids Help Line 

1800 55 1800 

www.kidshelpline.com.au  

Mensline Australia 

1300 78 99 78 

www.mensline.org.au 

Suicide Call Back Service 

1300 659 467 

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au  

beyondblue Support Service 

1300 224 636 

Mental Health Crisis Numbers (24/7) 

ACT: Mental Health Triage Service, 24 hours, 7 days, 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065 

NSW: Ring nearest hospital or the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 

NT: Northern Territory Mental Health Line on 1800 682 288 

QLD: MH CALL Triage Service, 24 hours, 7 

days, 1300 642 255 

SA: Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65 

TAS: Mental Health Services Helpline, 24 

hours, 7 days, 1800 332 388 

VIC: SuicideLine 1300 651 251 or ring nearest hospital for closest crisis team 

WA: Mental Health Emergency Response Line 

1300 555 788 (Metro local call) or 

1800 676 822 (Peel, free call). 

Elsewhere, call RuralLink on 1800 552 002. 

Websites 

beyondblue: the national depression and anxiety initiative  

www.beyondblue.org.au 

Bipolar Caregivers 

www.bipolarcaregivers.org 

Black Dog Institute 

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au 

BluePages 

www.bluepages.anu.edu.au 

Head to Health 

www.headtohealth.gov.au 

Mindspot 

www.mindspot.org.au 

MoodGYM 

www.moodgym.anu.edu.au 

my Compass 

www.mycompass.org.au 

National Institute of Mental Health 

www.nimh.nih.gov 

Suicide Prevention Australia  

www.suicidepreventionaust.org 

QPR 

www.suicideprevention.salvos.orgg.au/training 

qpr-suicide-prevention 

THIS WAY UP 

www.chiswayup.org.au/self-help 

Support and Education Groups 

Partners in Depression 

www.partnersindepression.com.au 

Local Support Groups 

For information about support groups anywhere in Australia, see: https://www. 

blackdoginstitute.org.au/getting-help/ clinics-support-groups or talk with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander mental health worker, clinic or doctor. 

Books 

Johnstone M. I Had a Black Dog His Name Was Depression. 

Johnstone M, Johnstone A. Living With a Black Dog: How to Take Care of Someone with Depression While Looking After Yourself. 

Jorm, AF Allen NB, Morgan AJ, Ryan 

S, Purcell R. A Guide to What Works for Depression (2nd edition). 

Tanner S, Ball J. Beating the Blues: A Self-Help Approach to Overcoming Depression. 

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Telephone and Online Support 

Quitline 

131 848 

www.quit.org.au 

Australian Drug Information Network 

(ADIN) 

www.adin.com.au  

Australian Government Alcohol Information 

www.alcohol.gov.au  

Australian National Tobacco Campaign 

www.quitnow.gov.au  

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 

(NDARC) 

www.ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au  

Drug Information 

www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au  

SANE Australia  

www.sane.org  

Drug Aware 

www.drugaware.com.au  


Support groups 

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics 

Anonymous 

www.aa.org.au  

www.na.org.au  

Al-Anon and Alateen  

www.al-anon.org/australia 


Books  


Brady, M. The Grog Book: Strengthening Indigenous Community Action on Alcohol. 

Revised edition.  


Fletcher AM. Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems - Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded. 

Psychosis

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

Psychosis

 Telephone Support 

SANE Helpline 

1800 18 SANE (7263) 

Mental Health Crisis Numbers (2417) 

ACT: Mental Health Triage Service, 24 hours, 7 days, 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065 

NSW: Ring nearest hospital or the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 

NT: Northern Territory Mental Health Line on 1800 682 288 

QLD: MH CALL Triage Service, 24 hours, 7 

days, 1300 642 255 

SA: Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65 

TAS: Mental Health Services Helpline, 24 

hours, 7 days, 1800 332 388 

VIC: SuicideLine 1300 651 251 or ring nearest hospital for closest crisis team 

WA: Mental Health Emergency Response Line 

1300 555 788 (Metro local call) or 

1800 676 822 (Peel, free call). 

Elsewhere, call RuralLink on 1800 552 002. 


Websites 

Schizophrenia 24x7 

www.schizophrenia24x7.com 

Bipolar Caregivers 

www.bipolarcaregivers.org 

Black Dog Institute 

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au 

National Institute of Mental Health 

www.nimh.nih.gov 


Support and Education Groups 

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia 

www.mifa.org.au 

Mental Health Carers Australia (formerly ARAFMI) 

www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au 

Support groups for people with bipolar disorder 

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/getting-help/ clinics-support-groups 


Books 

Schizophrenia 

Compton MT, Broussard B. The First Episode of Psychosis: A Guide for Patients and their Families. 

Jones S, Hayward P. Coping with Schizophren A Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers  

Bipolar disorder 

Bauer MS, Kilbourne AM, Greenwald DE 

Ludman E. Overcoming Bipolar Disorder  

Berk L, Berk M, Castle D, Lauder S (200) 

Living With Bipolar: A Guide to Understanding and Managing the Disorder. 

Eyers K, Parker G (eds). Mastering Bipolar Disorder: An Insider's Guide to Managing Mood Swings and Finding Balance. 

Contact Us

Referral & Support

To get in touch with our services, you can now use our referral link:  Service Request Form 

Alternatively, you can reach us directly by calling the 

Program Manager: 0403 676 067

Program Facilitator: 0484 872 709

Case Coordinator: 0423 102 922

Support Officer: 0402 199 845 

Or email us at: referrals@diydg.org.au


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Proudly funded by Queensland Government

Acknowledgment of Support

The Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective is deeply grateful for the support and funding provided by the Queensland Government. Through their investment, we are able to continue our critical work in empowering First Nations men, strengthening cultural identity, and promoting healing within our communities. This funding allows us to foster safe spaces for connection, growth, and resilience, helping men to overcome challenges and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.


With the Queensland Government’s commitment, the Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective can expand its impact, ensuring that culturally safe and responsive support remains accessible to our men, both now and for future generations. We thank the Queensland Government for walking with us on this journey toward healing and well-being.

As we forge our way to a stronger future, we embody the millennia of footsteps that came before us.   We feel the presence of our ancestors and their guidance, as we navigate our continued responsibility to the lands, seas and skies in which we connect to.   Their spirit will carry on in the generations to come as we inspire, equip and empower our people and our community.

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