Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources (GUIR)

24/07/2026

Today I received the unexpected news that I have been nominated by Professor Ilan Katz (Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) UNSW, for the 2026 Australian Mental Health Prize.

To be recognised in this way is a genuine honour.

Over the past three decades I have had the privilege of walking alongside Aboriginal communities, colleagues, leaders and organisations across Australia. Whatever contribution I have made has always been the result of the relationships, trust and generosity of many people who have shared the journey with me.

My sincere thanks to Professor Katz for the nomination, and to everyone who has walked alongside me over the years.

The work continues.

Healing begins with relationships.

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

After more than thirty years of walking alongside communities, I've finally put some of those reflections onto paper.

Today I'm honoured to launch The Gamarada Papers.

Volume One – The Conditions for Healing isn't about having all the answers. It's an invitation to think differently about healing, leadership and the relationships that create lasting change.

If it starts a conversation, then it has achieved its purpose.

I hope you enjoy the read.

Healing begins with relationships.

20/07/2026

New Research Published. I'm proud to share the publication of our latest peer-reviewed research: Mental Health Service Use Among Young People From Families With Different Intergenerational Patterns of Child Protection Contact.

This study examined mental health service use among 75,784 young Australians, making it one of the largest studies of its kind to explore the relationship between child protection involvement across generations and mental health service use.

One of the key findings was that a young person's own experience with child protection was more strongly associated with their mental health service use than their parents' history alone.

For me, this reinforces something many of our communities have always understood, when children experience trauma, early support, strong relationships, cultural connection and safe places to heal can make a lifelong difference.

At Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources, we remain committed to walking alongside individuals, families and communities through culturally safe, trauma-informed approaches that foster healing, resilience and hope. Research like this strengthens the evidence for investing in early intervention and community-led responses that support children before challenges become lifelong burdens.

It is a privilege to contribute to research that has the potential to inform policy, strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Australia.

My sincere thanks to my fellow authors and research partners for their collaboration and commitment to advancing knowledge that can make a real difference.

Because research helps us understand the challenge. Relationships, culture and community help us respond. At Gamarada, we believe both are essential if we are to create lasting change.

Ken Zulumovski (Kira-Dhan)

This study examined mental health service use among 75,784 Australian young people from families with different intergenerational patterns of child protection (...

05/07/2026

The quality of our work will ultimately be remembered through the quality of the relationships we leave behind. "We measure our work not by what we deliver, but by the strength of the relationships that remain when the work is done."

This is Gamarada

26/05/2026

Together, we worked to create the foundation to which healing is now known in government, in policy and in Aboriginal communities. Together we can do much more.

26/05/2026

Today, Dr Kira-Dhan Ken Zulumovski and the Gamarada team acknowledge National Sorry Day — honouring the strength, resilience, and ongoing self-determination of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.

As we mark 29 years since the Bringing them home report, we stand with The Healing Foundation in calling for action, accountability, justice, and healing within survivors’ lifetimes.

We encourage all Australians to learn the truth of our shared history and support the call: From Sorry to Action.

02/05/2026

Statement from Gamarada Camp

Gamarada Camp stands in deep sorrow and quiet reflection following the loss of this young child on Country in the Northern Territory.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, her kin, and her wider community. We acknowledge the deep cultural pain carried at this time, and we honour the child’s spirit as she returns to the Ancestors.

This is a time for sorry business a time to hold each other close, to listen, and to walk gently with respect for culture, lore, and community.

We ask all people to show care in their words and actions, to allow space for grieving, and to uphold the dignity of those affected. May her spirit be held strong in the Dreaming, and may her family be wrapped in the strength of community.

10/04/2026

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