HEAL

27/06/2025

🌞💚 A day at HEAL is filled with small moments that make a big difference.

From quiet chats and creative art therapy sessions to laughter and connection during language learning and tutoring, each part of the day is designed to help young people from refugee backgrounds feel safe, supported and connected.

In 2025, support from our donor community is enabling HEAL run our programs in 6 Queensland primary and secondary schools. To help us make a difference, donate today.

🔗givenow.com.au/friendsofheal

All donations to HEAL over $2 are tax deductible.

26/06/2025

HEAL therapist Conny and the student leadership team at Yeronga SHS organised a break-time event last week to commemorate World Refugee Day - sharing messages of peace and solidarity, connecting through a drumming circle, and raising funds for Doctors without Borders!

24/06/2025

🖌️ A student who arrived feeling anxious and shut down...
🎶 Now engaged in class, smiling, and asking for help.

This is what healing looks like.

A gift to HEAL this EOFY helps us reach more young people with trauma-informed care. Every donation over $2 is tax deductible and every dollar directly funds expressive arts therapists in Queensland schools.

Donate now: givenow.com.au/friendsofheal

06/06/2025

We had an incredible evening at Twilight at Toonarbin last month, in support of HEAL.

Thank you to everyone who attended and donated for HEAL - with your support, we’re one step closer to expanding our expressive therapy services for young people from refugee backgrounds.

A huge shout out to the hosts, performers, volunteers and vendors who made this event possible, including:

Allen Hunter and Carmel Dyer (Toonarbin House), Jasmina Joldić (HEAL Patron), Adele Rice AM (HEAL Director), Sharon Orapeleng- Mental Health Advocate, Consultant at Psyched Solutions (MC), the Di Bruin Gospel Project, the Alla Zingarese quartet, HEAL participant speakers, Youth Voice Brisbane volunteers, Lush Catering Brisbane, the Vintage Bar Co, Fever by Candlelight, ECKOO PTY LTD, Rellish Creative, and the volunteer event organising crew - Eddie, Adele, Sally, Eli, Maree, Helen & Kathryn 💚

05/06/2025

We're absolutely thrilled that Missy Higgins will be performing at QPAC in August for a concert in support of HEAL 💜

We love Missy's music and her commitment to social justice. We're grateful to Missy and the team at QPAC for making this special night possible!

🎟 Tickets go on sale on Monday, 9 June at 9am, see the links from QPAC below. We'll see you there!

Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins returns to QPAC’s Concert Hall in August for a special one-night-only benefit concert raising funds for HEAL.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday 9 June from 9am.

Sign up to the waitlist for early access > atqp.ac/HEALMissyHiggins25

14/05/2025

✨ Final call!

Twilight at Toonarbin is on tomorrow night! Join us for an unforgettable evening that uplifts, inspires and directly supports young survivors of refugee trauma.

- Experience the modern and traditional Gospel sounds of the Di Bruin Gospel Project, on its first ever Australian tour.
- Enjoy a personalised tour of Toonarbin’s celebrated art collection
- Be enchanted by performances featuring the national prizewinners of the Musica Viva Strike-a-Chord chamber music competition
- Hear from HEAL participants and founders about the impact of this life changing program

🎟️ Get your ticket now: events.humanitix.com/toonarbin-soiree




📸 Courtesy our event partner Candlelight by Fever

14/05/2025

In conjunction with our "Twilight at Toonarbin" event this Friday, we're hosting an exclusive auction in support of our life-changing art therapy programs for refugee children and adolescents across Queensland.

Bid now at go.rallyup.com/45fb11 on some beautiful art works.

Among the standout items is a custom-designed jewellery piece by renowned Australian designer Bruce Tully, recipient of the James Love Churchill Fellowship. With a remarkable background spanning farming, mining, music, industrial design, and a career that’s seen him create for Elisabetta Gucci, Quentin Bryce, Guy Sebastian and more, Bruce brings soul, story, and innovation to every handcrafted work of art.

✨ This is your chance to own a bespoke piece of hand crafted art — there are many other pieces up for grabs — by some of Australia’s most versatile and visionary creators. These are more than just luxury items — they’re powerful gestures of support. Every bid helps fund HEAL's expressive arts therapy for young people who have experienced displacement, trauma, and loss — giving them a voice, a safe space, and hope through creativity.

🎶 Art. Music. Generosity. Transformation. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference and take home something truly unforgettable. Bid early, bid generously, and be part of something beautiful.

14/05/2025

A huge and heartfelt thank you to the local businesses supporting our Twilight at Toonarbin event this Friday!

Lush Catering Brisbane
The Vintage Bar Co.
Candlelight Concerts by Fever

With your support, we're making a difference in the lives of young people through creativity, compassion, and community.

🎟To book your ticket for Twilight at Toonarbin in support of our HEAL expressive arts therapy program, head to events.humanitix.com/toonarbin-soiree

12/05/2025

Only 3 days to go until magic unfolds at Toonarbin.

Music, art, conversation — and a powerful cause at heart.

🎟️ Last chance to get your tickets - events.humanitix.com/toonarbin-soiree

10/05/2025

🎨 Every ticket purchased to 'Twilight at Toonarbin' helps fund HEAL therapists in schools across Queensland.

From individual art therapy to trauma recovery workshops — your support makes it happen.

✨ Come for the music, stay for the impact.
💚Twilight at Toonarbin, Friday 16th May
🎟️ Get your ticket: events.humanitix.com/toonarbin-soiree

If you can't make our event but would love to donate to HEAL, head to givenow.com.au/friendsofheal

09/05/2025

Hear firsthand how the HEAL program transforms young lives at our fundraiser 'Twilight at Toonarbin' on Friday 16th of May, including a live panel with HEAL graduate Nasteho Mukhtar and Queensland Great, Adele Rice AM.

Your presence supports the future of young survivors.
🎟Book your ticket at events.humanitix.com/toonarbin-soiree

16/12/2024

🎨✨ As we wrap up another year at HEAL, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters, partners, and community members. Together, we’ve helped children and young people from refugee backgrounds heal, thrive, and find joy through creative expression. 💛

This year has been filled with meaningful connections, creativity, and resilience, and none of it would have been possible without your unwavering support. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🌟

Our HEAL Therapists are now on a well-deserved break and the HEAL Office will be closed from 19 December, 2024. We will have staff available from 6 January 2025 in our Head Office to respond to any enquiries. Get in touch at heal@qpastt.org.au.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and peaceful holiday season.🎄✨

With gratitude,
The HEAL Team 🎨💛