Community-led & Community Controlled
Grounded in cultural governance and community priorities.
Indigenous-Owned · Community-Led
A Path To Renewal
Empowering Aboriginal communities through trauma-informed care. Supporting individuals, families, organisations and communities through culturally grounded healing and workforce development.
“We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.”
About Banksia Healing
Indigenous-owned. Community-led. Grounded in Country.
Banksia Healing is a culturally grounded organisation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through healing, connection and empowerment. Our work weaves cultural knowledge with evidence-informed practice.
Cultural Safety & Integrity
Trauma-Informed Foundations
Healing-Centred Practice
Community-Led Approaches
Strengths-Based Practice
Relational Accountability
Collective Care
Artwork & Artist Acknowledgement
The Story of Dhiinaa
This artwork was created by Taylor Edwards, Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator of Banksia Healing.
The artwork reflects the journey of the Banksia, known in Gamilaraay language as Dhiinaa.
The Dhiinaa is a powerful symbol of resilience, regeneration and renewal. Like many Australian native plants, the Banksia requires fire to grow. Its seed pods remain closed until exposed to intense heat, releasing new life into the earth.
This process mirrors the healing journey — the understanding that even after adversity, trauma and hardship, renewal can emerge. Stronger, grounded and deeply connected to culture, community and Country.
At Banksia Healing, this artwork represents healing, strength, identity, cultural continuity and the enduring wisdom passed through generations.
“Even after fire, new growth emerges.”
Artist Credit
Artwork created by Taylor Edwards
Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator, Banksia Healing
Why Banksia Healing
A practice built on country, kinship and care.
Cultural Knowledge + Trauma-Informed Practice
Combining Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing with trauma-informed frameworks.
Lived Experience & Professional Expertise
Over 18 years across health, education, justice, disability and community sectors.
Cross-Sector Capability
Health · Justice · Education · Disability · Community Services.
Flexible Delivery
On Country, In Community, Workplace environments and Online.
Healing-Centred
Practices rooted in renewal, regeneration and the wisdom of the banksia.
Health
Justice
Education
Disability
Community
Meet Our Team
Led by women. Guided by Country.
Our facilitators bring decades of frontline and academic experience across health, justice, education and community wellbeing.
Founder & Facilitator
Keira Edwards
Proud Gamilaraay, Gia Ngaro and Birri Gubba woman with over 18 years experience across government, health, education, disabilities and community wellbeing. Associate Lecturer at the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine and Cultural Educator at AHMRC.
Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator
Taylor Edwards
Gamilaraay, Gia Ngaro and Birri Gubba woman with extensive experience across community corrections, education, administration and human resources. Passionate advocate for inclusivity and culturally safe practice.
Our Services
For workplaces. For communities. For mob.
Category
Professional Workforce Services
Culturally Informed Trauma-Integrated Workshops
Strengthening workforce capability and culturally safe practice.
Workplace Cultural Supervision
Supporting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff.
Community of Practice Network
Professional collaboration, learning and reflective practice.
Online Trauma-Integrated Workshops
Accessible, evidence-informed training delivered nationwide.
Cultural Awareness & Proficiency Programs
Foundational awareness through to advanced cultural capability.
Category
Community Services
Workshop Highlights
Culturally Informed Trauma Integrated Workshops
Practical, embodied learning designed for workplaces, services and communities. Tailored to your context and delivered with care.
Enquire about a workshopDelivery Formats
- 1–5 hour sessions
- Full-day workshops
- Multi-day immersive workshops
- Online training
Workshop Curriculum
Topics Covered
A comprehensive curriculum weaving cultural knowledge, neuroscience and healing-centred practice. Tap any topic to explore what's inside.
Outcomes for Participants
What participants take with them
Every workshop is designed to deliver lasting capability — not just information, but skills, confidence and accountability.
- Greater confidence working with Aboriginal communities
- Improved understanding of trauma and healing
- Stronger culturally safe practice skills
- Increased cultural accountability
- Practical tools that can be immediately implemented in the workplace
Service Delivery Model
How we walk together.
01
Yarning as Practice
Story-based exchange as a foundational method.
02
Relational Engagement
Trust, kinship and time held at the centre.
03
Cultural Protocols
Following the lead of Elders and Country.
04
Strengths-Based Practice
Naming what is strong, not what is wrong.
05
Healing-Centred Care
Beyond trauma — toward renewal and meaning.
06
Co-Design & Collaboration
Designed with, never to, community.
07
Flexible Delivery
On Country, in workplaces, online — wherever needed.
Upcoming Workshops
Reserve Your Place
Four intimate gatherings across New South Wales. Each workshop weaves cultural knowledge with trauma-informed practice — held with care, grounded in Country.
Workshop
Mount Druitt
2–3 SeptemberMount Druitt, NSW
A two-day trauma-informed workshop held on Darug Country. Strengthen cultural safety, understand intergenerational trauma, and build healing-centred practice alongside community.
Step 1: Complete Registration
Step 2: Complete Payment
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Your place will be secured once both registration and payment have been completed. Confirmation details will be sent via email.
Workshop
Redfern
21–22 OctoberRedfern, NSW
Gather on Gadigal lands for deep learning in cultural supervision and trauma-integrated frameworks. Designed for professionals walking with Aboriginal communities.
Register For Redfern Workshop
Secure My Place
Your workshop place will be secured once registration and payment have been completed. A confirmation email will follow.
Workshop
Cronulla
24–25 NovemberCronulla, NSW
A coastal retreat-style workshop exploring behaviour as communication, neurological impacts of trauma, and strengths-based healing practice by the water.
Register For Cronulla Workshop
Secure My Place
Your workshop place will be secured once registration and payment have been completed. A confirmation email will follow.
Workshop
Liverpool
8–9 DecemberLiverpool, NSW
Close the year with reflection, renewal and connection. A healing space for mob and allies to deepen understanding of cultural safety and collective care.
Register For Liverpool Workshop
Secure My Place
Your workshop place will be secured once registration and payment have been completed. A confirmation email will follow.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Real experiences from participants who attended the Banksia Healing Culturally Informed Trauma Workshop.
16–17 June 2026 • Tharawal
“Best healing trauma workshop I've attended.”
“Such an amazing healing workshop. So happy I was able to come.”
“Essential for all Australians.”
“This training was the most meaningful training I have experienced. It unexpectedly guided me toward my own healing journey. Everything was delivered thoughtfully and deeply resonated with me.”
“Banksia Healing provided me with a safe space to unpack my own healing. This will help me in the future to support my Elders and understand their trauma.”
“I have participated in culturally informed trauma training for years; this was the best training ever. It is relevant and current.”
“Informative and transformative.”
“Absolutely deadly training — it will change your life and your mind.”
“It was healing within itself, even though it was about trauma.”
“As a non-Indigenous Australian, the workshop was powerful and every Australian would benefit from this experience.”
“Invaluable and deeply moving experiential learning opportunity.”
“This workshop was moving, empowering and incredibly helpful. Keira and Taylor were so generous in sharing their stories. I am excited to apply this learning in my work.”
“I cannot recommend the workshop enough. Everything was impactful and meaningful. As someone who has struggled with healing for a long time, I cannot thank Keira and Taylor enough for walking this journey with me.”
“Best healing trauma workshop I've attended.”
“Such an amazing healing workshop. So happy I was able to come.”
“Essential for all Australians.”
“This training was the most meaningful training I have experienced. It unexpectedly guided me toward my own healing journey. Everything was delivered thoughtfully and deeply resonated with me.”
“Banksia Healing provided me with a safe space to unpack my own healing. This will help me in the future to support my Elders and understand their trauma.”
“I have participated in culturally informed trauma training for years; this was the best training ever. It is relevant and current.”
“Informative and transformative.”
“Absolutely deadly training — it will change your life and your mind.”
“It was healing within itself, even though it was about trauma.”
“As a non-Indigenous Australian, the workshop was powerful and every Australian would benefit from this experience.”
“Invaluable and deeply moving experiential learning opportunity.”
“This workshop was moving, empowering and incredibly helpful. Keira and Taylor were so generous in sharing their stories. I am excited to apply this learning in my work.”
“I cannot recommend the workshop enough. Everything was impactful and meaningful. As someone who has struggled with healing for a long time, I cannot thank Keira and Taylor enough for walking this journey with me.”
“Walking alongside communities and organisations to create lasting, positive change.”
Book A WorkshopPartnerships
Collaborating across sectors.
We partner with organisations committed to culturally safe, healing-centred practice.
Government Organisations
Health Services
Education Sector
Justice Sector
Community Organisations
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
Gallery
Moments of healing & connection.
Who are Banksia Healing services for?+
Our services support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, as well as organisations seeking culturally safe, trauma-informed practice.
Can organisations book workshops?+
Yes — we deliver tailored workshops for workplaces across health, education, justice, disability and community services, both in-person and online.
Are community programs free?+
Many community programs are subsidised or free to participants. Please get in touch to learn what is available in your community.
How do I register?+
Use our booking page, event registration forms, or contact us directly via email or phone.
Do you travel?+
Yes. We deliver services On Country, in community and in workplaces across Australia.
Are online workshops available?+
Absolutely — accessible online training is available nationwide.
Walk With Us
Begin the path to renewal.
Whether you're seeking healing for yourself, your community or your workplace — we'd be honoured to walk alongside you.