From 26 to 29 November 2024, Link-Up (Qld) organised a Healing Camp for past and current clients at the Brisbane International Hotel, Virginia. Participants came from as far as Darwin, Yarrabah, Cairns, Townsville, Woorabinda and Cherbourg amongst other locations.
Over the four days of the camp, Link-Up (Qld) staff arranged activities such as weaving, yarning circles, reiki and karaoke.
The camp was organised to coincide with Link-Up (Qld’s) 40th Anniversary Gala dinner held at Brisbane City Hall on 28 November so that the participants could attend. In preparation for the Gala, the men were treated to a trip to the barber and the women were styled up by a hairdresser who visited the Healing Camp.
Participants also created woven mats and their artwork was showcased as table centrepieces at the Gala.
Participants reflected that one of the best parts of the camp was coming together from a place of shared experience to yarn and share stories as a form of healing.
To learn more about Link-Up (Qld)’s services and healing activities, visit Our Services page.
Published 13 January 2025.