25/01/2026
🖤 Holding Space for Reflection and Healing 🖤
26th January is recognised by many, but it is not a celebration for everyone.
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26 marks invasion, dispossession, loss, and intergenerational trauma — not pride or unity.
From a mental health and psychological perspective, collective trauma does not fade with time. It continues through grief, disrupted culture, systemic inequality, and ongoing impacts on social and emotional wellbeing.
Acknowledging this truth is not about blame or division — it’s about respect, listening, and healing. It means making space for reflection, centering Indigenous voices, and recognising that healing begins when pain is seen, named, and validated.
🖤 Today, we acknowledge the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while also recognising the trauma that continues to affect individuals, families, and communities.
If these events are weighing on you, please remember you are not alone and support is available:
💛 Outlook Psychology Practice — 1300 007 865
📞 Lifeline — 13 11 14
💙 Beyond Blue — 1300 22 46 36
🧒 Kids Helpline — 1800 551 800
☎️ Su***de Call Back Service — 1300 659 467
🖤 13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support) — 13 92 76
✨ True healing comes from truth, compassion, and connection.