13 Yarn

11/02/2026

In the early hours of Christmas Day 2025, the 13YARN Crisis Line received it’s 100,000th call. With less than 4 years of operation it’s significant not just in terms of the day but shows a time when loneliness is a critical factor in people reaching out needing a yarn when holidays can intensify feelings of grief and loss, particularly for those missing loved ones or dealing with ongoing sorry business.

The 100,000th call came almost a year sooner than initially forecast. This shows growing awareness and need for culturally safe services for mob. With the fast growth and high demand 13YARN has trained over 65 Crisis Support workers providing crisis support grounded in lived experience, cultural strength, and empathy.

09/02/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 #𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗯 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟰 gives us a glimpse of a topic we touch on, What would you do if you recognise that someone close to you is struggling?
𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 now available to stream here https://youtu.be/NbbhZVUVryc Catch all episodes on our Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube https://www.youtube.com//videos

Call 13 92 76 to connect with a Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal Crisis Support Worker if you’re feeling no good

09/02/2026

The first episode for 2026 is now ready to stream https://youtu.be/NbbhZVUVryc In this episode 𝗔 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻 – 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙨, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜. We have the deadly Jasmine, Jadzia, and Jarian, with yarns about mental health & wellbeing, being a young blak person in today’s society, and any barriers they might face. Catch all episodes on our Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube. Head over to subscribe

Remember to reach out to 13YARN on 13 92 76 – 24/7 for a confidential yarn with mob

02/02/2026

In the next episode of 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗯 The deadly young talent has some insights from their own experiences. We ask what kind of mental health issues can our young mob face today and what could the cause be? 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝟎𝟗/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟔 Catch all episodes on our Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube https://www.youtube.com//videos

Call 13 92 76 to connect with a Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal Crisis Support Worker if you’re feeling no good

26/01/2026

Reach out for support 24/7 if you need a yarn. We are her for community

Lifeline Central West Support Hub will be open at the Lake Cargelligo Youth Centre every day from tomorrow, Sunday, 9am-4pm. If you would like a chat, no appointment or referral is needed. If you are feeling overwhelmed, speaking to someone can make all the difference.
If you or someone you know needs support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14 and 13YARN on 13 92 76, or Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14. You can also visit www.lifeline.org.au for our online chat service or for resources. We are here for you 24/7.

Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Roy Butler MP Scott Barrett MLC

26/01/2026

What an epic day .festival

22/01/2026

Battle of the Countries

22/01/2026

With Survival Day just around the corner we all know that it can impact our mob in the community and online. The racism call topic is high for 13YARN, especially around this time so reach out for a yarn if you’re feeling no good.

Try to take it easy and minimise your social media activity if need be. enjoy some time with family and friends. Stay positive as we celebrate the survival of our people and culture on this day of mourning.
Call us on 13 92 76 – 24/7.

21/01/2026

Hope to see you at Yabun you mob. the lineup is looking solid again this year.

How deadly is the artwork by James P. Simon

🚨 YABUN 2026 LINE UP ANNOUNCED 🚨

🗓 Monday 26 January 2026
⏰ 10am–7pm
📍 Victoria Park, Gadigal Country
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Music. Culture. Community.
A powerful, community-led celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures grounded in resistance, survival and cultural pride ❤️🖤💛

Headlining Yabun stage is proud Yolngu man, renowned artist Baker Boy! Joining the line-up (in alphabetical order) is Aodhan, Binda Warren, Budjerah, Cooee, Drifting Clouds, Emma Donovan, Kobie Dee, Krystal Rivvers, Loren Ryan, Luca Saunders, Manduway, Nancy Bates, Stiff Gins, Tasman Keith, and Wire MC presents GrillaGrilla
MC / Host: Andy Saunders

Joining us at Corroboree Grounds is Barkintji Baaka Dance Group, Burrundi Theatre Dancers, Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers, Gumaraa Dance Troupe, Marra-Wanggan Dancers, Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam, Winanga-y Dreaming + More

Speakers include Associate Professor Pauline Clague, Associate Professor Liza-Mare Syron, Dr Heidi Norman, Dr Dave Kampers, Gurridyula Gaba Wunggu, Nathan Moran, Saint Murrumu of Walubara + more!

+ Workshops, Art Spaces, Jarjums space, cooking demos & over 170 stalls

👉 Save the date
👉 Check out Yabun.org.au for the full program
👉 Bring your mob
👉 Stay tuned for more updates!

🖌️artwork by James P. Simon

21/01/2026

Some of the 13YARN team headed down to the annual Battle of the Countries rugby league carnival on beautiful Dharawal country. We got to yarn with mob of all ages from all over, and to watch some deadly footy.

BOTC is an annual Rugby League carnival created to raising awareness of Mental Health & Su***de Prevention amongst Aboriginal communities throughout the country.
A special thanks to Rod and his team for looking after us. they all go above and beyond to make this important gathering happen.

14/01/2026

Kicking off day one here at Battle of the Countries. It's going to be a deadly weekend.