We acknowledge the Quandamooka, Yuggera and Turrbal Peoples and pay our respects to their Ancestors, Elders and Communities. Their lands never ceded.

Who We Are

A Bayside Brisbane Community of First Nations Allies

Wynnum Allies is committed to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, learning through truth-telling, and taking visible practical action to support structural justice.

Relationship

We build genuine, long-term relationships with First Nations peoples and communities. Allyship begins with listening, respect, and accountability.

Truth-Telling

We create spaces for honest dialogue about Australia's history and its ongoing impacts. Elder-led sessions ground our learning in lived experience.

Action

We move beyond symbolism to practical, visible, local work. Structural fairness requires sustained commitment, not slogans.

Co-Chairs

Aunty Denise Adams
Co-Chair
Linda Harnett
Co-Chair

Our Work

What We Do

Support First Nations Rights
Advocate for Structural Change
Promote Relationship Building
Volunteer at First Nations Events
Engage with First Nations Networks

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

MAR
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Monthly Meeting
Details to be confirmed. Check back soon or register your interest below to receive updates.
APR
TBC
Truth-Telling Session
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Get Involved

Activities & Programs

We host regular gatherings and learning opportunities throughout the year.

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Community Events
Public gatherings that bring allies and First Nations community together.
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Truth-Telling Sessions
Elder-led sessions sharing lived experience and honest history.
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Reading for Reconciliation Book Club
Guided reading and discussion of key texts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience.
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First Nations Cultural Tours
Guided experiences on Country, deepening understanding of place and culture.
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First Nations Art Tours at QAGOMA
Group visits to engage with First Nations art at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.
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State Library Exhibition Tours
Exploring exhibitions that illuminate First Nations history and culture.
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Monthly Meetings
Regular gatherings to plan, learn, and strengthen our community of allies.

Our Identity & Story

The Wynnum Allies Logo

Our logo tells a single story: two standing together under one canopy, on one shoreline. Two tree trunks grow side by side — separate, but leaning toward one another and rising together. This is how we understand allyship: standing alongside in a way that is reliable, visible, and long-term. The canopy of varied leaves represents our members — different backgrounds, roles, and capabilities, yet aligned around a shared purpose. The waves below anchor us in Wynnum as a bayside place.

Logo launch presentation
Wynnum Allies — 2025 Year in Review

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Expression of Interest

Whether you want to stay informed, attend meetings, or get involved in events and activities — we welcome your interest. Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch.

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Bayside Brisbane, Queensland