Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Personal & Professional Development Program

** This Humanitix page is an Expression of Interest for the 2026 program. Places are not confirmed at the time of registration. The WorkUP team will review all EOIs and contact interested participants with further information and next steps.

The WorkUP Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mentoring Program, Walking Together, Learning Together, is returning in 2026. The program has been extended and redesigned based on participant feedback and facilitator reflections to include an ‘on Country’ experience to foster healing, growth and connection. In 2026, this will be hosted on Minjerribah in SE Queensland.

Walking Together, Learning Together creates a dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in the Domestic and Family Violence, Sexual Violence, and Women’s Health and Wellbeing sectors to connect, reflect, and grow together through a variety of trauma informed healing & grounding activities.

We are inviting both Mentors and Mentees to be part of this 12 month journey, building meaningful mentoring partnerships and support networks and strengthening the workforce from within.

About the Program

Walking Together, Learning Together is designed to support and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander frontline workers by creating opportunities for connection, shared learning, and personal & professional development.

In 2026, the program will include a three-day on-Country residential, incorporating culturally grounded healing and grounding activities such as weaving, meditation and walking tours.

Through guided conversations and workshops, participants will:

build strong, culturally safe mentoring relationships

deepen knowledge and confidence in their roles

connect with others across the sector

feel supported to stay and thrive within the workforce

Key Dates

22nd – 23rd July 2026, Brisbane

20th – 22nd October 2026 – On Country

17th – 18th March 2027, Brisbane

15th – 16th June 2027, Brisbane

Location:

BRISBANE

Cost:

$200 per participant*
*not needed for EOI form
payment due upon final registration

The session will be hosted by Eileen Heywood who is the lead consultant on the program and co-hosted by Jessie Robinson from WorkUP Queensland. With guest speakers including Leanne Levigne & Sonja Carmichael.

Contact the host of EOI - Walking Together, Learning Together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mentoring Partnerships Program