CEED Healing
Rainbow Songlines Program
Exploring identity, belonging, authenticity, and the journey back to self.
Camping Retreat, Wallaby Creek, 2021
10-Week Women's Healing Journey
Honouring ancient wisdom, cultural story, and the journey home to self.
Where Rainbow Songlines Began
The Rainbow Songlines Women's Healing Program was a 10-week cultural healing journey developed by Karen Reys and delivered over a number of years through workshops, retreats, cultural practices, and time on Country. Inspired by the Rainbow Songlines Flags, the program brought together story, creativity, cultural knowledge, ceremony, and deep listening to support healing, connection, and personal growth.
While the full program is not currently being offered, its teachings continue to inform the work of CEED Healing and continue through Rainbow Songlines: A Journey Back to Self.
If you are interested in future Women's Healing Program offerings, please contact us to register your interest. Programs may be offered for groups of 10 or more participants.
Program Elements
Over 10 weeks, women were supported by Traditional Owners, Elders, facilitators, and guest presenters through a culturally grounded journey of learning, reflection, healing, and reconnection. Guided by story, deep listening, and time on Country, participants explored identity, belonging, and pathways back to self.
Uncle Willie, Rainbow Serpent Tour, Cooktown
Cultural & Creative Practices
The program included Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremonies, Deep Listening (Gurrilbu), walks on Country, cultural storytelling, healing practices, guided meditation, contemporary dance, rock art experiences, weaving, singing, painting, and clay work. These experiences provided creative and cultural pathways for learning, self-expression, and connection.
Rosie & Hanna, Weaving Workshop
Camping - Returning to Country
The major workshop culminated in a two-day camping retreat north of Cairns. Participants engaged in a cultural rock art tour, spent time on Country with Elder Uncle Willie Gordon, and experienced opportunities for quiet reflection, cultural learning, and connection with the natural environment.
Story & Songlines Workshops
The Story & Songlines Workshops served as an introduction to the broader Women's Healing Program. Through story, Songlines, and shared cultural experiences, participants explored themes of identity, belonging, and reconnection. Women who continued into the full program participated in additional workshops and the camping retreat, deepening their learning through ongoing reflection, cultural practice, and community connection.
Ian Wilkes, Noongar Wadjuk & Balladong people, Chanting Workshop, 2021
"A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretence and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself." - Maya Angelou
What People Are Saying
