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What is
Gamarada? – Gamarada means ‘comrades or friends’ in
the Gadigal language. It is a program that attempts to
create a holistic mix of largely Aboriginal and Eastern
methods of self healing that will create a greater respect
for Aboriginality, with Aboriginal people creating not only
a program for themselves, but a program that can be offered
as a means of healing and coming together with the wider
community.
Gamarada is owned by those who attend. It is about joining
as brothers, to create a space where we support our own
growth and healing as well as the growth and healing of
other participants. It is about trying to focus on higher
values such as community service, love, compassion, non
violence supported by building inner strength, discipline,
willpower and self control.
For our next program, you are warmly invited to attend an information session at Redfern Community Centre (Cnr Louis and Hugo Sts, Redfern) on Wed 17/2/10, 6 - 7.30pm. Mr Tom Calma, (previous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice) was our last guest of honour.
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Interview with men from the last program talking about
Gamarada
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctCYng2gz4I
Here is a clip of Babana graduate David Leha, firstly at the
Babana Men’s health and well being day Rodd Island
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lufHWG6vvSE
David presenting Gamarada info at the Babana / Walking
Together Joint venture day
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5CvMmbqmRo
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About Graduate
David Leha
A little about myself, if I may. In my last prison sentence
10 years ago for Malicious Wounding, I spent 11 months in
solitary due to my violent behaviour.
My journey began to accelerate 3 years ago. First, I
completed the Probation and Parole Walking Together program.
I then regularly attended the Kirradan Mens’ group at the
AMS and formed my own Act, Radical Sun. I joined the Babana
Men’s group and recently graduated from a Gamarada Healing
Trainer program and am currently enrolled in a Certificate
IV in training.
Gratitude and appreciation is the way I best express how I
feel for the support I have been given. I would like to
share how I have learnt to control my destructive rage and
anger, turning negative and positive, using techniques such
as Dadirri ( Aboriginal Bunjuling language for going
inside), breathing and anger release techniques to control
my energy and to create a whole new life for myself.
What Others have to Say About David
‘David did the Trainer Gamarada program with me and other
brothers. His dedication, his humility and his sheer size
can have a profound effect on people. When he talks, people
listen.’ – Shane Phillips, CEO Tribal Warrior Association. |
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Graduate David
Leha on Stage
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'The session
that Dave conducted for Kirradan men’s group was incredible.
He has an uncanny ability to connect with people, using his
own personal experience and humility, to gain the men’s
attention and respect. His passion for serving people, his
humility and the profound nature of what he says and how he
says it is inspiring’. 'Additionally, he is a talented
entertainer with his own solo Act, Radical Son, and has been
nominated for 2 deadly Aboriginal Awards’ – Ken Zulumovsky,
Worker in the field of Aboriginal mental health and
social and emotional well being for 10 years.
'I have seen
David develop over time, into a man who has the capacity and
ability to make a huge positive impact on people, especially
those with drug, alcohol and anger issues, because this is
what he has overcome’ Albert Torrens, Aboriginal Client
Liaison Officer, Walking Together program. ‘I’m really
really impressed with David’s presentation and the energy he
gives to his presentation. What he’s doing has the capacity
to make a big difference in the lives of many men in need of
help’ Neil Power, Care Connect.
‘David’s presentation imbued the group sitting in the circle
with strong power‘ Don Clark Treasurer Babana.
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