
Aunty Joanne McConnell
Murri Court Elder (Ipswich)
Murri Court (DOJ)
1:45
Yarning Circles
A: Healing through art workshop: Join this culturally grounded yarning circle to explore art as a form of healing, expression and connection. This interactive session will highlight the therapeutic value of Indigenous artmaking as a pathway for processing experiences, strengthening identity and supporting social and emotional wellbeing.
B: Guided by Elders: Join this yarning circle led by Aunty Joanne McConnell a Murri Court Elder in Ipswich. Aunty will share insights from experience mentoring young people in juvenile detention and supporting their connection back to culture, identity and community. Hear reflections on justice, healing and accountability through an Elder-led lens, with space for respectful dialogue on what diversion, support and stronger pathways can look like for young people.
Aunty Joanne McConnell, Murri Court Elder (Ipswich), Murri Court (DOJ)
C: Youth-led yarn: A youth-led space for open, honest conversation where First Nations young people share their lived experiences, priorities and ideas for improving mental health and wellbeing supports. Listen, reflect and engage in dialogue guided by young leaders shaping what culturally safe and relevant services should look like in practice.
First Nations Youth Advisory Council Members, Headspace
1.30
Yarning circles
A: Healing through art workshop: Join this culturally grounded yarning circle to explore art as a form of healing, expression and connection. This interactive session will highlight the therapeutic value of Indigenous artmaking as a pathway for processing experiences, strengthening identity and supporting social and emotional wellbeing.
B: Guided by Elders: Join this yarning circle led by Aunty Joanne McConnell, a Murri Court Elder in Ipswich. Aunty will share insights from experience mentoring young people in juvenile detention and supporting their connection back to culture, identity and community. Hear reflections on justice, healing and accountability through an Elder-led lens, with space for respectful dialogue on what diversion, support and stronger pathways can look like for young people.
Aunty Joanne McConnell, Murri Court Elder (Ipswich), Murri Court (DOJ)
C: Youth-led yarn: A youth-led space for open, honest conversation where First Nations young people share their lived experiences, priorities and ideas for improving mental health and wellbeing supports. Listen, reflect and engage in dialogue guided by young leaders shaping what culturally safe and relevant services should look like in practice.
First Nations Youth Advisory Council Members, Headspace