Welcome to Goanna Academy!

Shop 2, 342 Camden Valley Way, Narellan NSW 2557
info@goannaacademy.com.au

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Who We Are

Goanna Academy is Australia's first Indigenous-owned preventative mental health education provider, founded by proud Dunghutti and Kamilaroi man and NRL Hall of Fame inductee Greg Inglis.

Our mission is to improve mental health outcomes and help reduce the impact of suicide by empowering Australians with the tools, education and support needed to seek help early. Through culturally safe, evidence-informed programs delivered in schools, communities, workplaces and on Country, we are building stronger, more connected communities across Australia.

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Our Purpose:
No One Suffers Alone.

We deliver Australia’s first Indigenous-owned and designed preventative mental health, suicide prevention, and wellbeing programs—reaching schools, workplaces, and communities most in need.

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What We Do

Educate - To empower change

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Empower - For great impact

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Inspire - To break stigmas

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OUR AMBASSADORS

Advocates for Young People • Advocates for Youth •
Stronger Communities • Positive Change

Cody
Walker

NRLW South Sydney Rabbitohs Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Kennedy
Cherrington

NRL Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Jakiya
Whitfeld

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Rueben
Cherrington

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Taliah
Fuimaono

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Nakia Davis
Welsh

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Grace
Kemp

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Keele
Browne

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Olivia
Kernick

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Rachael
Pearson

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

Taneka
Todhunter

NRLW Athlete and Goanna Academy Ambassador

The Current Situation

9

9 Australians lose their life to suicide every day.

150

More than 150 Australians attempt suicide every day.

15-44

Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15-44

Three in four Australians who die by suicide are male

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience suicide rates around twice that of non-Indigenous Australians

2x Higher

People living in very remote Australia experience suicide rates more than twice as high as those living in major cities.

Sources

aihw.gov.au - rrc | mentalhealthcommission.gov.au | pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | lifeinmind.org.au | aihw.gov.au - fnp | aihw.gov.au - rrc

Through Their Words

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the work you are doing. My son attended your workshop today at school & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He has come home and passed on what he learnt and took from today to his younger brothers.”

- Parent of High School student.

“Working with the Goanna Academy as been an exceptional experience, they are a professional and passionate organisation with the view of improving mental health with young people across the state. The youth within Oxley Police district had an amazing experience interacting and listening to Greg’s story about his mental health journey and making positive choices.”

- Oxley Police District

“We recently partnered with Greg Inglis' Goanna Academy and it was an outstanding experience. The staff communicated clearly and with thorough consultation in planning sessions and throughout the program. It was expertly tailored to our students' needs and the facilitators quickkly and easily built a warm rapport with them. Their dedications and professionalism was evident throughout, creating a highly impactful and positive experience.”

- Indigenous Education Leader, PLC

“In 4 years at BYDC this is the first time I have witnessed 100% engagement and participation from 100% of the group. The group were genuinely listening and asking questions of Greg and Jakiya. Greg's story was massively empowering and his honesty resonated with the youth.”

- Cultural Unit, BYDC

“Your openness and willingness to connect with them on such a meaningful level will have a lasting impact. As a team, we were particularly impressed by the engagement from the young people it was truly amazing to witness.”

- Cultural Unit, BYDC

“It was fantastic to see our students so engaged across the two-day clinic. The feedback from both students and staff has been very positive, and we appreciate the time and energy your team invested in working with our young people. Programs such as this play an important role in supporting student wellbeing, resilience and positive connections within our school community. Opportunities for students to learn from and interact with strong role models are incredibly valuable, particularly in a regional community like Gunnedah.”

- Principal, Gunnedah High School

“A sincere thank you also goes to the Goanna Academy team for continuing to lead with purpose and heart. Your ability to guide honest conversations about mental health, resilience and identity, while grounding everything in culture, gave students permission to speak openly and without fear. Mental health matters, and the way you approached it today I feel will make a real difference. Your collective efforts helped our young people not just participate, but truly believe in themselves. Today reinforced that when we centre culture, connection, honesty and relationships, our students rise to the moment and see what is possible for their future.”

- CEO, Strategic Initiatives, NSW Department of Education

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What's Happening at Goanna Academy

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🦎 What a day of footy, fun and meaningful conversations at our Goanna Academy Mind & Movement Clinic presented by Harvey Norman!

From getting active on the field to engaging in mindful sessions, the kids learnt valuable tips on looking after their mental health, building resilience and knowing who to turn to when times get tough. 💚

A massive THANK YOU to the Broken Hill community for welcoming the Goanna Academy team today as well as our partner @harveynormanau for supporting us every step of the way. We loved seeing the energy, smiles and willingness to get involved.

The next gen is strong 💪🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #BrokenHill #MentalHealthMatters #Community

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🦎 What a day of footy, fun and meaningful conversations at our Goanna Academy Mind & Movement Clinic presented by Harvey Norman!

From getting active on the field to engaging in mindful sessions, the kids learnt valuable tips on looking after their mental health, building resilience and knowing who to turn to when times get tough. 💚

A massive THANK YOU to the Broken Hill community for welcoming the Goanna Academy team today as well as our partner @harveynormanau for supporting us every step of the way. We loved seeing the energy, smiles and willingness to get involved.

The next gen is strong 💪🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #BrokenHill #MentalHealthMatters #Community

🦎 What a day of footy, fun and meaningful conversations at our Goanna Academy Mind & Movement Clinic presented by Harvey Norman!

From getting active on the field to engaging in mindful sessions, the kids learnt valuable tips on looking after their mental health, building resilience and knowing who to turn to when times get tough. 💚

A massive THANK YOU to the Broken Hill community for welcoming the Goanna Academy team today as well as our partner @harveynormanau for supporting us every step of the way. We loved seeing the energy, smiles and willingness to get involved.

The next gen is strong 💪🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #BrokenHill #MentalHealthMatters #Community

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Local elders passing on local knowledge and stories to the Goanna Team 🦎

It’s always a privilege to be welcomed into communities and on country 🙌

#goannaacademy #localelders #brokenhill

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Local elders passing on local knowledge and stories to the Goanna Team 🦎

It’s always a privilege to be welcomed into communities and on country 🙌

#goannaacademy #localelders #brokenhill

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📍BROKEN HILL - Goanna team have touched down 🦎

#goannaacademy #brokenhill #regionalnsw #mindandmovementclinic

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📍BROKEN HILL - Goanna team have touched down 🦎

#goannaacademy #brokenhill #regionalnsw #mindandmovementclinic

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🎥 POSTCARDS from Dubbo: Mind & Movement Clinic 🦎

Last Wednesday, our Mind & Movement Clinic hit a huge milestone — our second biggest turnout yet! 🔥

We got active, had plenty of footy fun and shared important yarns about looking after our mental health and who to turn to when we’re not feeling OK.

A massive thank you to all our partners who continue to support the Goanna Academy and help us bring programs like this into communities.

And to our Goanna Academy Ambassadors — thank you for sharing your stories and inspiring the young people of Dubbo to become resilient, respectful and strong members of their community.

Thank you, Dubbo! 👏🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalHealth #Community

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🎥 POSTCARDS from Dubbo: Mind & Movement Clinic 🦎

Last Wednesday, our Mind & Movement Clinic hit a huge milestone — our second biggest turnout yet! 🔥

We got active, had plenty of footy fun and shared important yarns about looking after our mental health and who to turn to when we’re not feeling OK.

A massive thank you to all our partners who continue to support the Goanna Academy and help us bring programs like this into communities.

And to our Goanna Academy Ambassadors — thank you for sharing your stories and inspiring the young people of Dubbo to become resilient, respectful and strong members of their community.

Thank you, Dubbo! 👏🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalHealth #Community

🎥 POSTCARDS from Dubbo: Mind & Movement Clinic 🦎

Last Wednesday, our Mind & Movement Clinic hit a huge milestone — our second biggest turnout yet! 🔥

We got active, had plenty of footy fun and shared important yarns about looking after our mental health and who to turn to when we’re not feeling OK.

A massive thank you to all our partners who continue to support the Goanna Academy and help us bring programs like this into communities.

And to our Goanna Academy Ambassadors — thank you for sharing your stories and inspiring the young people of Dubbo to become resilient, respectful and strong members of their community.

Thank you, Dubbo! 👏🏽

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalHealth #Community

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Comparison can steal your peace. 📵🧠

This #MentalHealthMonday, NRLW athlete @taliahfuimaono shares why taking a break from social media helps her stop comparing, reset and refresh her mind. 💚

Sometimes you’ve got to disconnect to reconnect with yourself.

#MentalHealthMonday #GoannaAcademy #NRLW #mentalhealthmatters

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Comparison can steal your peace. 📵🧠

This #MentalHealthMonday, NRLW athlete @taliahfuimaono shares why taking a break from social media helps her stop comparing, reset and refresh her mind. 💚

Sometimes you’ve got to disconnect to reconnect with yourself.

#MentalHealthMonday #GoannaAcademy #NRLW #mentalhealthmatters

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🏆 ATHLETE OF THE DAY | BODHI SASSE

A standout effort at our Dubbo Mind & Movement Clinic! 🦎

Bodhi showed great sportsmanship, teamwork and gave his best effort in every activity — exactly what our Athlete of the Day award is all about.l presented by @asicsaustralia 🙌🏽

Well deserved, Bodhi! 👏🏽🔥

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #AthleteOfTheDay

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🏆 ATHLETE OF THE DAY | BODHI SASSE

A standout effort at our Dubbo Mind & Movement Clinic! 🦎

Bodhi showed great sportsmanship, teamwork and gave his best effort in every activity — exactly what our Athlete of the Day award is all about.l presented by @asicsaustralia 🙌🏽

Well deserved, Bodhi! 👏🏽🔥

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #AthleteOfTheDay

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What a day in Dubbo! 🙌🏽

A huge thank you to the Dubbo community for welcoming our Goanna Academy team and getting involved in our Mind & Movement Clinic.

From building skills through movement and sport, to important workshops around mindset, mental wellbeing and looking out for one another — it was a day all about strong bodies, strong minds and stronger communities.

Thank you to every young person, family, community member and supporter who made the day so special.

Dubbo, we appreciate you! 💚

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalWellbeing #Community StickWithIt

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What a day in Dubbo! 🙌🏽

A huge thank you to the Dubbo community for welcoming our Goanna Academy team and getting involved in our Mind & Movement Clinic.

From building skills through movement and sport, to important workshops around mindset, mental wellbeing and looking out for one another — it was a day all about strong bodies, strong minds and stronger communities.

Thank you to every young person, family, community member and supporter who made the day so special.

Dubbo, we appreciate you! 💚

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalWellbeing #Community StickWithIt

What a day in Dubbo! 🙌🏽

A huge thank you to the Dubbo community for welcoming our Goanna Academy team and getting involved in our Mind & Movement Clinic.

From building skills through movement and sport, to important workshops around mindset, mental wellbeing and looking out for one another — it was a day all about strong bodies, strong minds and stronger communities.

Thank you to every young person, family, community member and supporter who made the day so special.

Dubbo, we appreciate you! 💚

#GoannaAcademy #MindAndMovement #Dubbo #MentalWellbeing #Community StickWithIt

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Before we step into community, we listen. 🦎

Whenever the Goanna Team visit a community, it’s important to first sit down with local Elders — to listen, learn and understand what’s happening on Country and within the community.

In Dubbo, we were grateful for the opportunity to yarn with local Elders, hear their perspectives and have meaningful conversations about the challenges, strengths and hopes of the local Aboriginal community.

Thank you to the Elders who welcomed us, shared their knowledge and helped guide the conversations that shape the work we do.

#GoannaAcademy #Dubbo #Community #Culture #ListenLearnRespect

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Before we step into community, we listen. 🦎

Whenever the Goanna Team visit a community, it’s important to first sit down with local Elders — to listen, learn and understand what’s happening on Country and within the community.

In Dubbo, we were grateful for the opportunity to yarn with local Elders, hear their perspectives and have meaningful conversations about the challenges, strengths and hopes of the local Aboriginal community.

Thank you to the Elders who welcomed us, shared their knowledge and helped guide the conversations that shape the work we do.

#GoannaAcademy #Dubbo #Community #Culture #ListenLearnRespect

Before we step into community, we listen. 🦎

Whenever the Goanna Team visit a community, it’s important to first sit down with local Elders — to listen, learn and understand what’s happening on Country and within the community.

In Dubbo, we were grateful for the opportunity to yarn with local Elders, hear their perspectives and have meaningful conversations about the challenges, strengths and hopes of the local Aboriginal community.

Thank you to the Elders who welcomed us, shared their knowledge and helped guide the conversations that shape the work we do.

#GoannaAcademy #Dubbo #Community #Culture #ListenLearnRespect

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS 🦎

Whose in your corner?

Having a good circle of people around you can make all the difference — family, friends, teammates, workmates or someone you trust.

People you can talk to, lean on and reach out to when things get tough.

Sometimes asking for help can be hard, but having someone in your corner is a good place to start.

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS 🦎

Whose in your corner?

Having a good circle of people around you can make all the difference — family, friends, teammates, workmates or someone you trust.

People you can talk to, lean on and reach out to when things get tough.

Sometimes asking for help can be hard, but having someone in your corner is a good place to start.

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS 🦎

Whose in your corner?

Having a good circle of people around you can make all the difference — family, friends, teammates, workmates or someone you trust.

People you can talk to, lean on and reach out to when things get tough.

Sometimes asking for help can be hard, but having someone in your corner is a good place to start.

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS

Your happy place doesn’t have to be somewhere you go.

It could be a walk with someone you love, time with family, getting outside, playing sport, listening to music — whatever helps you slow down and feel good.

What’s yours? 👇

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS

Your happy place doesn’t have to be somewhere you go.

It could be a walk with someone you love, time with family, getting outside, playing sport, listening to music — whatever helps you slow down and feel good.

What’s yours? 👇

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

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MINDED 🗣️🦎

Every young person deserves the tools and confidence to look after their mental health.

MindED is Goanna Academy’s preventative mental health education program for young people, helping build resilience, wellbeing and help-seeking behaviours through lived experience, education and meaningful conversations.

No one should suffer alone.

#GoannaAcademy #MindED #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventativeMentalHealth

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MINDED 🗣️🦎

Every young person deserves the tools and confidence to look after their mental health.

MindED is Goanna Academy’s preventative mental health education program for young people, helping build resilience, wellbeing and help-seeking behaviours through lived experience, education and meaningful conversations.

No one should suffer alone.

#GoannaAcademy #MindED #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventativeMentalHealth

MINDED 🗣️🦎

Every young person deserves the tools and confidence to look after their mental health.

MindED is Goanna Academy’s preventative mental health education program for young people, helping build resilience, wellbeing and help-seeking behaviours through lived experience, education and meaningful conversations.

No one should suffer alone.

#GoannaAcademy #MindED #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventativeMentalHealth

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS 🦎

Sometimes looking after your mental health means taking a step back and giving yourself the space to reset.

This week, @codywalks16 shares what helps him get into a better headspace.

What helps you reset?

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #mentalwellbeing

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MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS 🦎

Sometimes looking after your mental health means taking a step back and giving yourself the space to reset.

This week, @codywalks16 shares what helps him get into a better headspace.

What helps you reset?

#MentalHealthMondays #GoannaAcademy #MentalHealth #mentalwellbeing

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Shop 2, 342 Camden Valley Way, Narellan NSW 2557.
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Goanna Academy Pty Ltd | ABN: 40 643 585 915

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If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance, contact mental health services by calling 000.

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Goanna Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and sky across Australia on which we live, learn and work. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present and honour the strength, resilience and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We recognise that Country is more than a place—it is identity, belonging, connection and healing. We acknowledge the enduring relationship that First Nations peoples have with Country, culture, language and community, and the vital role these connections play in supporting social and emotional wellbeing.

Through everything we do, we honour the knowledge of our Ancestors, celebrate the strength of our communities and remain committed to empowering future generations to thrive with pride, purpose and connection.

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