Many of us have seen the magic that happens when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young peoples are given the space, time and freedom to lead and create, and feel power and momentum behind their voices. Voices that share powerful viewpoints about matters they care about deeply, and that express a level of clarity that adults like us can only dream of having again, in the noisy and complex workforces and systems that we’ve chosen to serve in. This presentation reflects on some of the political events since our last conference that have given many of us cause for concern and pause for purpose, as we began to experience a not-so-enabling environment. In drawing on the work of Yardhura Walani at the ANU: the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, and at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation previously, Fiona provides insight, knowledge and some tools to take our next most powerful steps inhealing roles, in any environment.