Namatjira Haven

Namatjira Haven Namatjira Haven provides residential programs for Aboriginal men requiring assistance & healing.

Our 'Gulgihwen' (Change) program encourages our residents to find new healthy habits to replace old ways.Every week they...
13/11/2025

Our 'Gulgihwen' (Change) program encourages our residents to find new healthy habits to replace old ways.

Every week they attend our partners at TAFE NSW Wollongbar learning new interests, skills on their way to find a new path.

We recently finished 4 weeks of horticulture, learning about plants, growth and sustainability.

Its going to be a hot one today.....This stunning Magnolia is over 100 years old and provides shade in the recreation ar...
26/10/2025

Its going to be a hot one today.....

This stunning Magnolia is over 100 years old and provides shade in the recreation area. This tree stood on these grounds before Namatjira Haven was built here providing shade and peace and is a reminder that when things change around us, deep roots always stand the test of time!

What a beauty!

A view from the outdoor recreation area here at Namatjira Haven...Namatjira Haven is a place where Aboriginal men can co...
20/10/2025

A view from the outdoor recreation area here at Namatjira Haven...

Namatjira Haven is a place where Aboriginal men can come rest, recoup and reforge a new path through health and healing.

Our 'Gulgihwen' program has helped over 3000 men that have passed through our doors find a new path and peace.

And check out those shade sails!

We recently took part in Naidoc celebrations at our neighbours, Namabunda Farm. Plenty of stalls and community on a beau...
17/10/2025

We recently took part in Naidoc celebrations at our neighbours, Namabunda Farm.

Plenty of stalls and community on a beautiful day. Our residents with the help of Michael Turner and Ralph Close were the band for the day.

Pretty neat eh!

WE NEED YOUR VOTE: We have been nominated as one of the Greater Banks Northern Rivers local community groups for Septemb...
21/09/2025

WE NEED YOUR VOTE:

We have been nominated as one of the Greater Banks Northern Rivers local community groups for September and need your vote: https://www.greater.com.au/greaternorthernrivers - Just a quick click and thumbs up 🙂

This support will be very helpful and go towards us helping the Aboriginal men who come to Namatjira Haven to find health and healing.

If you have voted already, you can do so once per day until the 24th!

https://www.greater.com.au/greaternorthernrivers

Check it out......lWe have been nominated as one of the Greater Banks Northern Rivers local community groups for Septemb...
15/09/2025

Check it out......l

We have been nominated as one of the Greater Banks Northern Rivers local community groups for September and need your vote: https://www.greater.com.au/greaternorthernrivers - Just a quick click and thumbs up :)

Here at Namatjira Haven we have supported 'Gulgihwen' or change in the lives of over 3000 Aboriginal men and their families. Everyday our dedicated staff support the men that come through our doors to heal, grow, change and flourish and create a new path in life.

Remember to cast your vote here: https://www.greater.com.au/greaternorthernrivers
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to vote.
You can do so once a day up until September 24th!

It`s with heavy and grateful hearts that we have had to say goodbye to Banjo, the healing dog here at Namatjira.Banjo, p...
01/09/2025

It`s with heavy and grateful hearts that we have had to say goodbye to Banjo, the healing dog here at Namatjira.

Banjo, passed away a few days ago at the ripe old age of 15. He has been the resident dog here Namatjira his whole life providing companionship, acceptance and support the only way a dog can to our staff and residents alike since he was a young fella.

He chose to come to us from a farm nearby, always with us and not going home. They generously let us keep him after it was clear where he wanted to be. Surrounded by men who needed him to help with their healing.

He always gave love to everyone and knew who needed it most.

Even in his dotage he did his rounds everyday bringing positivity, affection and keeping an eye out for snacks or anything pesky he might have a bark at.

He`s always been here and always will be in our hearts and minds.

He was an amazing animal, we love and will miss Banjo!

Take care wee fella....

Check it out!Every week our residents attend TAFE NSW Wollongbar, learning new skills, new habits and sometimes new pass...
22/08/2025

Check it out!

Every week our residents attend TAFE NSW Wollongbar, learning new skills, new habits and sometimes new passions!

We recently did some wood work and here are some of the creations, pretty neat stuff....

Forging a new path in life is also about learning, growing and looking to change. The men who come to our 'Gulgihwen' program find that change and look to a new life.

Check this out.....A magic monday piece created from the Art Room. Every week our residents attend art class with Sunita...
04/08/2025

Check this out.....

A magic monday piece created from the Art Room.

Every week our residents attend art class with Sunita Bala and here is one of our former residents creations now on the meeting room wall Namatjira Haven

Pretty neat eh!

Back in June we attended the opening of a new Aboriginal area at TAFE NSW Lismore.  Namatjira Board member Aunty Jenny S...
30/07/2025

Back in June we attended the opening of a new Aboriginal area at TAFE NSW Lismore. Namatjira Board member Aunty Jenny Smith was in attendance...

The men who come to Namatjira Haven for health and healing are also encouraged to find new skills, habits and interests to support 'Gulgihwen' in their lives and forge a new path in life.

Everyweek they attend TAFE NSW Wollongbar to learn, grow, participate and were so thankful for all the support, collaboration and partnership to help the community!

Address

108 Whites Lane
Alstonville, NSW
2477

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61266281098

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