# Event Details - **Event Name**: Barran Men’s Yarn Up - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: This is more than a workshop. It’s a journey of grounding, healing, and strength through culture.About this EventGuided by lived experience and grounded in cultural strength, ‘Barran’ supports men to lead from a place of respect and resilience, balancing leadership, responsibility, and wellness.Our workshop offers a space where all men can share and learn from ancient ways of being. Ways that centre respect, responsibility, discipline, justice, and most importantly connection to self, land, and each other.What to expect:Welcome and Guided Site TourYarning circles and cleansing ceremonyStory mapping on kangaroo skinsSharing lived experiences to empower each otherTraditional song and danceCultural practices that strengthen identity and belongingPractical coping skills for life’s challengesLinking ancient songlines to modern ways of learning, linked to the Bonyi Bonyi (Bunya nountains pathways)What you’ll gain:Stronger relationships to self and cultureA long lasting brotherhood and shared responsibilitiesTools to navigate challenging moment’s and build resilienceRenewal of spirit through land and CountryPlanned catch ups at significant cultural sites for learning and growth opportunitiesOur WHAT, WHY and HOWBuilding Strong Men, Strong Families, Strong Communities.The “Barran” (boomerang) symbolises “Respect” in Gamilaraay. For thousands of generations, our old people looked to Yarraan-dhu (the Southern Cross) as a guiding constellation, using its position to navigate landscapes, travel to important destinations, and maintain balance with Country.Today, we carry that same wisdom inward using respect as our compass to navigate relationships, choices, and wellness. Just as Yarraan-dhu guided our ancestors across land and sky, Barran guides how we walk in the world - grounded in culture, connected to purpose, and moving with intention toward a strong and balanced life.The Barran Men’s Healing and Wellness Workshop empowers men to reflect, heal, and grow. Guided by The BLOCK Model and 4 Pillars of Empowerment, it strengthens identity, relationships, and leadership. Through culture, connection, and practical tools, men build resilience and purpose creating positive ripple effects for families and communities.1. Self-Awareness and Emotional MasteryBLOCK: Belonging, Love4 Pillars: Responsibility, DisciplineBenefit: Understanding our emotions, triggers, and behaviours builds inner strength and guides better choices.Daily Use: Reflect daily on how you’re feeling, name your emotions, and choose thoughtful responses over reactions.2. Stronger Family and Relationship BondsBLOCK: Kinship, Love4 Pillars: Respect, ResponsibilityBenefit: Developing communication skills and emotional openness deepens trust and strengthens family connections.Daily Use: Listen actively, speak honestly, and show up consistently for your loved ones.3. Cultural and Spiritual GroundingBLOCK: Culture/Community/Connection, Belonging4 Pillars: Respect, JusticeBenefit: Reconnecting with ancestral knowledge, land, and story provides a strong sense of identity and belonging.Daily Use: Spend time on Country, practise language, and share cultural teachings with younger generations.4. Healing and Healthy Coping ToolsBLOCK: Opportunity, Belonging4 Pillars: Discipline, ResponsibilityBenefit: Learning strategies to manage stress, trauma, and pressure builds resilience and emotional wellbeing.Daily Use: Use grounding practices, movement, journaling, or yarns to process challenges instead of internalising them.5. Purpose and Direction in LifeBLOCK: Opportunity, Belonging4 Pillars: Responsibility, DisciplineBenefit: The workshop helps men identify their strengths, values, and goals — creating a clearer path forward.Daily Use: Set small, achievable goals, align daily actions with your values, and reflect on what gives your life meaning.6. Positive Role Modelling and LeadershipBLOCK: Kinship, Opportunity4 Pillars: Justice, DisciplineBenefit: Living with integrity and consistency inspires youth, peers, and community to walk their own healing journeys.Daily Use: Lead by example, share your experiences, and actively support the growth of others.7. Collective Strength and Community EmpowermentBLOCK: Culture/Community/Connection, Belonging4 Pillars: Respect, ResponsibilityBenefit: Strong men strengthen communities — creating safer, more supportive, and united environments for all.Daily Use: Engage in community projects, check in on your brothers, and contribute to spaces that support collective growth.Barran reminds us that growth continues beyond the workshop. By living BLOCK Model values and the 4 Pillars, men build stronger families and communities. Daily actions grounded in culture, respect, and responsibility deepen relationships, inspire others, and create lasting change - shaping a future led with strength, integrity, and purpose. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gowrie-junction/barran-men’s-yarn-up/100001927952741549 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gowrie Junction - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Gummingurru - **lat**: -27.4672942 - **long**: 151.8966578 - **full address**: Gummingurru, 148 Old Homebush Road, Gowrie Junction, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Barran Men’s Yarn Up - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/50a1b66adc576454d8485eafa8fbbe916d410c1d6e803bd6544e97eddc22292d-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcf3f4f4-gmir.jpg?v=1763594454 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Barran Men’s Yarn Up being held? - **A:** Barran Men’s Yarn Up takes place on Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Gummingurru, 148 Old Homebush Road, Gowrie Junction, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Barran Men’s Yarn Up? - **A:** Barran Men’s Yarn Up is organized by Winangali Infusion. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Barran Men’s Yarn Up is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gowrie Junction, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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