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Join Team Red Dust in a range of events across Australia in 2025! We know its a while away but we thought it would be good to give you some training lead time! If you're thinking about signing up to fun run, cycle, triathlon etc, we would love you to consider fundraising on behalf of Red Dust. It's an active way you can enrich lives, improve health and strengthen the future of Indigenous youth and families. Head to our website for event ideas.

Today is #RUOK Day2024 It's serves as a reminder to check in with those around you today and everyday. Asking, "R UOK?" can be the first step to starting a conversation that could change a life. If you're looking for support head to https://lnkd.in/gxN5_qA #ruokday2024 #ruok

DONATION CALL OUT 🔔 We have an upcoming program on the 23rd-27th September, in Mutitjulu! The program is going to hold a fashion show where the kids will strut their stuff on the red carpet! To make the fashion show possible, we are seeking donations of kids clothing...anything from t-shirts, pants, hats and shoes to long dresses and accessories. 👗🩴 If you have anything you would like to donate to the program, please send an email to [email protected]. Alongside the fashion show, the kids will be partaking in a range of healthy living activities. The activities will focus on physical and mental health as well as provide a space for kids to engage in their hobbies or interests. The community of Mutitjulu requested a fashion show be a part of this program after gaining inspiration from Minjilang's program last year (pictured below). We can't wait to share what we get up to!

The Utju Healthy Living Program was a special collaborative project that is a beautiful example of what can be achieved when community comes together with purpose and passion. 🦎 Read the blog! https://lnkd.in/gmFg_fgk

Flashback to 2018 in Nauiyu! Dancing away to the beats of Justin Timberlake🕺🎶

Suicide Prevention Day 🌟🌏 Today is Suicide Prevention Day. It's all about raising awareness about the importance of reaching out for help and offering a hand to someone who might need it. Today's a reminder that every single one of us matters, and there's always hope, even when things seem really dark. It's important to remember that behind all those stats and news stories are real people. People with dreams, families, and yes, struggles too. Today is for them, for us, for everyone who’s had a rough go of it and needs a little light.💕 What can you do? 👫Start a conversation: the more we talk about it, the less overwhelming and scary it gets for everyone to ask for help when they need it. 🫶Reach out to someone: if you think someone is struggling, send them a message. A simple "Hey, how's it going?" can mean the world. 👂Listen: sometimes, what someone really needs is just to be heard. Listen without judging, just be there. Good communication is as much about listening as it is about talking. ❤️Encourage people to get help: getting help and addressing stresses and worries early is widely agreed to be the healthiest way to help prevent problems becoming more significant. Seeing a GP or speaking to a councillor can be a good first step. Suicide Prevention Day isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s a nudge for us all to look out for each other and spread a bit of kindness. Let’s make sure everyone knows they’re valued, and their stories are far from over. Need to Chat? Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

These photos were taken 20 years apart in the beautiful community of Mutitjulu ❤️ The recent Storytelling/ Strong Young Women's Program was an opportunity for some of our Red Dust team to reconnect with community and reflect on the journey so far.

The song, named ‘Utulu Kutju’, is the embodiment of community in Utju, with the program's process unpacking ideas surrounding identity, relationships and connection to culture. Watch the music video: https://lnkd.in/giQtbVpa

“On a visit with Red Dust to the remote community of Kintore, I (Andrew) was struck by the generosity of the elders in sharing their culture and their drive to support their younger generations. As one elder told me, “Red Dust is the one that cares, they visit and they stay”. We're delighted to make a bequest in our Wills so that remote communities like Kintore will benefit through the good work of Red Dust.” - Andrew O'Keeffe & Jude Tasker If you're considering leaving a gift to Red Dust Role Models in your Will, let us know and we'd love to chat to you about your intentions.