Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation

20/08/2026

We’re honoured to introduce our first Keynote Speaker Nick Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of MATES in Construction (Qld-NT).

MATES in Construction (Qld-NT) delivers workplace su***de prevention and postvention across the construction industry in Queensland and the Northern Territory. MATES has worked alongside Territory employers, unions and workers for more than eight years.

👉Head over to our Humanitix page, and register your place today: Tickets and Registration (https://events.humanitix.com/nt-world-su***de-prevention-day-forum-2026)

18/08/2026

💜 GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT THAT MAKES THIS WORK POSSIBLE 💜

Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) for the funding support that is helping us deliver our youth programs FREE to community throughout this year.

This funding means so much more than simply running a program.

It means our young people can walk through the door without cost being a barrier. It means they have a culturally safe place to yarn, learn, build confidence and develop skills while being surrounded by people who genuinely believe in them.

Through this support, Waterlily can continue providing programs focused on social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, life skills, confidence, resilience, employment pathways and connection.

We are incredibly grateful to DEWR for investing in community-led programs and giving Waterlily the opportunity to continue walking alongside our young people.

Every young person deserves to feel supported, valued and hopeful about their future. 💜

A huge thank you to DEWR for helping us make these programs accessible to our community at no cost. Partnerships and funding like this allow grassroots organisations like Waterlily to keep doing what we do best, being on the ground, building relationships and creating opportunities for our next generation.

🌿 Strong young people. Strong families. Strong communities.

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

MEN NEED MEN. 💙

Too often, men are expected to just “be strong,” “get on with it,” and keep everything inside.

But being strong doesn’t mean doing everything alone.

Men carry grief.
Men experience trauma.
Men struggle with relationships, family pressures, work, money, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, loneliness and loss.

And sometimes, men simply need another man to sit beside them and say:

“Brother, I hear you. You’re not alone.”

That’s why men’s groups matter.

The Waterlily Men’s Support Group is about creating a safe, respectful and welcoming space where men can come together, have a yarn, share a meal, build friendships and support one another.

You don’t have to come with a problem.

You don’t have to tell your whole story.

You don’t have to speak if you’re not ready.

Sometimes just turning up and being around good men is the beginning.

Our men’s group is about connection, culture, respect, mentoring, wellbeing and building stronger men, stronger families and stronger communities.

We want men to know that asking for support is not weakness.

Reaching out takes courage. Showing up takes strength. Supporting another man can change a life.

Whether you’re going through a hard time, feeling isolated, wanting to make positive changes, looking for connection, or simply wanting to sit down and have a yarn with other men — there is a place for you at Waterlily.

💙 Waterlily Men’s Support Group
📅 Friday 14 August 2026
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation
17 University Avenue, Palmerston

A light meal will be provided.

Come as you are. Have a feed. Have a yarn. Meet the men.

Sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is show up.