CEED Healing
About Us
Meet the First Nations team that are proud to offer you the Aboriginal cultural education programs.
The sisters are Dharrba warra, Badjala, Djirrbal, and Western Yalandji women. They have a historical connection to Cairns that spans six generations.
Their great grandparents were forcibly removed from their traditional lands and relocated to Yarrabah Mission, on the outskirts of Cairns, in the early 1900s. They were born and raised on Yidinji Country.
The Three Sisters (right) - Karen, Sue and Jennifer
Karen Reys
Women of the World Festival 2022 - Cairns Photographer Cristina Bevilacqua
Karen Wilson (Reys)
Hello, I am a Mother (daughters 34 & 14 years), Grandmother (grandsons 11 and 5 years), Elder, Aboriginal Artist and Healer. My totem is the Wurrugu- eagle bird (Guugu Yimithirr language).
I created the Aboriginal cultural healing program, Rainbow Songlines, as a pathway to finding one’s own Truth, Acceptance, and Light. My great grandparents were denied their human rights and for me to claim the definition of freedom I have to be responsible for healing the consequences and the entrapment of intergenerational trauma. I have been holding the sad stories of trauma but also the happy stories of what is to come. This has been my journey and experience and I wanted to share it.
The cultural healing ceremonies for women of all ages cultivates the re-birthing and re-awakening of one’s Spirit bringing forth the inherent potential in each individual to create a more meaningful and purposeful life.
My personal and spiritual journey of healing through my art practice and the business CEED Healing (pronounced seed, Community Engagement and Education Development) has empowered me to play a key role in facilitating social change and emotional wellbeing.
I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Healing Arts, and over twenty years experience in Indigenous and cross-cultural education that includes an Associate Lecturer.
My vision is to bridge two cultures and build shared spaces that acknowledge one’s self-worth and values the concept of unity. I teach Indigenous knowledge and wisdom as a commitment to the Ancestors, Mother Earth, and to keeping the Dreaming alive.
Sue Reys
Sue is an Elder, Visual Artist, Teacher, and Founder of Kgari 3 Sisters. Her Aboriginal name given to her is Dulin which means Owl. Her totems are the Dolphin and White Cockatoo.
She holds a Bachelor of Teaching. She is an enthusiastic teacher with over 10 years teaching in tertiary education environments. She is focused on developing a positive rapport with all students through effective communication and culturally-sensitive curricula. She offers a wealth of knowledge in the development and implementation of course curricula in the areas of Indigenous health and wellbeing, Indigenous art, and Indigenous community development and management.
Susan Reys
Jennifer King
Jennifer King (Reys)
Jennifer is an educator, communicator, collaborator, and storyteller. She is an experienced facilitator, specialising in building meaningful relationships and partnerships to advocate for the understanding and equity of First Nations Australians. Her expertise in coordinating First Nations Partnerships has empowered young people, enhancing their employment prospects and workplace capabilities.
She is a licensed instructor for Youth Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), holds a Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group, and Community Work), and Certificate IV Indigenous Leadership.
Jennifer is committed to empowering adults through focused dialogue, aiming to inspire personal growth and transformation. She helps individuals recognise and change their biases, contributing to a more inclusive narrative and better outcomes for youth and Indigenous communities.
Hendrick Fourmile
Henry is a Gimuy Wallabara Yidinji Elder and passionate about his people and his country.
He is also a wonderful artist and story teller and shares through his Welcome to Country ceremonies in which there is always a connection to country and place.
Henry has a wealth of knowledge of the area especially stories of Cairns that are embedded on a connection to place and country.
Henry Fourmile
"There is a difference between a 'good' person and being a good Ancestor. A good Ancestor carries a responsibility, not just of living but to think deeply what legacy will be left in that 'living'." - Allison Whittaker, Gomeroi Woman
