Heal Together is the fruit of a collaboration between the Healing Foundation and Christine Anu, one of Australia’s most iconic Indigenous female entertainers as well as Philly, a Melbounre based hip hop artist.
The Healing Foundation CEO Richard Weston said healing has a range of meanings for different people but all communities agree on its importance.
“We know that healing is a process that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities to address the deep wounds caused by trauma. Connecting to culture and identity are critical elements that help our people on their path to a hopeful future,” Richard Weston said.
“Healing is urgent for our communities. Together we can heal trauma and highlight that a different future is achievable.”
Composed by Christine Anu and Max Lambert, Heal Together provides a message of hope based on telling the truth about Australia’s history, a key message for NAIDOC 2019.
A music video directed by Dylan River was incorporated into the worldwide launch at the NAIDOC Ball performed live by Christine Anu and Philly.
The two performers were supported by a young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women’s choir from the Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts. This event was broadcast live on NITV.
The music video, song recording and live performance was produced by Vicki Gordon Music Productions.
The video was filmed in locations including the Torres Strait Islands, Central and South Australia and urban Sydney
It is noted that the launch of Heal Together also coincided with The Healing Foundation’s 10 Year Anniversary.
Heal Together seeks to unite the nation behind a movement for trauma recovery and healing.
