About
A space built by community, for community.
Acknowledgement of Country
We wish to acknowledge and respect the Traditional Lands of all Aboriginal people and to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australian people of the land that we work and live upon. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and those of the future and ask that all those who walk, work and live on traditional Aboriginal lands to be respectful of Aboriginal culture and traditions.
Sovereignty was never ceded. This was, is, and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.
Our mission
Indigenous Voices of Strength exists to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — through shared stories, accessible education, and a clear path to culturally safe support.
We don't speak for community. We hold a space where community can speak, listen, and connect to the help that fits them.
What we stand by
Cultural safety first
Every word, image, and pathway on this site is shaped with cultural safety as the starting point — not an afterthought.
Community-led
Stories, guidance, and decisions about this platform are led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.
Strengths-based
We centre resilience, culture, and connection — not deficit. Healing is woven through who we are.
Meet our founder
Ronnella Onyeajum, M. Narrative Therapy & Community Work
Level 4 Registered Counsellor & Supervisor | Indigenous Leader | Healing & Empowerment Advocate
Ronnella is a proud Kubbi Kubbi and Kuku Yalanji woman, a mother of eight, and a grandmother of 11. Her life’s purpose is rooted in healing, empowerment, and cultural reconnection — not just as a career, but as a calling.
With nearly 30 years of experience in mental health, trauma recovery, and culturally responsive therapy, Ronnella holds a Master’s degree in Narrative Therapy and Community Work. She specialises in narrative therapy, trauma-based interventions, drug and alcohol counselling, mental health support, and clinical supervision — offering compassionate, culturally attuned care for individuals, couples, and families.
Through her private practice, Yura Care Australia — co-founded with her husband — Ronnella provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for people to navigate life’s challenges and reclaim their stories with strength and dignity. Her work spans youth suicide prevention, child safety, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, domestic violence advocacy, and Indigenous community mental health.
Having worked extensively with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, Ronnella is passionate about fostering cultural identity, resilience, and healing. Her approach is holistic, weaving together traditional knowledge and contemporary therapeutic practice to uplift individuals and families on their journey toward wellbeing and self-determination.
Healing our people is more than her profession — it is her calling.
Get in touch
Partnerships, feedback, or sharing your story — we'd love to hear from you.