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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.  

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!

Kunjur Services

Men's Support Group

Young Men's Support Group

Young Men's Support Group

Every Wednesday evening 6pm-8pm

Young Men's Support Group

Young Men's Support Group

Young Men's Support Group

Every Friday young men can participate in cultural activities, facilitated by positive male mentors and elders

Connect to Country Camps

Young Men's Support Group

Connect to Country Camps

Kunjur facilitate a range of camps for our men and young adults. 

Community events

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Connect to Country Camps

Keep an eye out for out team, popping up at local events in our region. 

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Check us out on our podcast, youtube and on Bumma Bippera Media Radio. 

Leadership Yarns

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Gugu Yaral & Open Talk

Join us as we explore what it means for our men, our families and our community.

Better Man Support Services

Better Man Support Services

Better Man Support Services

Need a helping hand? Access the supports of our Kunjur Team and together we can build ourselves into a better man.

Please download our documents and share with our men

Kunjur fold Brochure (pdf)

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DIYDG - KUNJUR Referral V3 (docx)

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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?

Join the Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective. 

Every Wednesday night

6:30pm-8:30pm

156 Irene Street, Mooroobool, QLD 4870

Feel free to bring a gold coin donation to help us further our work.


Click the button below to go to the Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective facebook page for up-to-date information.

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Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good A&TSI CORP

3 Jensen Street, Manoora, Cairns, QLD, 4870

M: (07)4253 7011 E: whichway@diydg.org.au

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 and seas 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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 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.