Lukas Williams, M.A. IH. — Bundjalung man, national keynote speaker and founder of Gan’na Healing™. Fifteen years transforming trauma into intergenerational wisdom.
David Unaipon Award for an Emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Writer
Winner
When the Circle Speaks
Lukas Williams
Judges’ comments
‘When the Circle Speaks’ is an accomplished and highly accessible manuscript written with clarity, cultural wisdom and compassion. Part memoir and part practical guide to healing, it offers an innovative exploration of intergenerational trauma, recovery and restoration. With lasting impact, and grounded in the enduring power of story, connection and education, this work offers readers a hopeful vision of healing that extends across individuals, communities and future generations.
2026Queensland Literary Awards Winner — David Unaipon Award
2024National Keynote Speaker of the Year
2018NT Aboriginal Medical Services Remote Worker of the Year
A national motivational speaker, entrepreneur, Indigenous health advocate, educator and facilitator with 15 years’ experience in social, emotional and cultural well-being. Recipient of the Northern Territory Government Aboriginal Medical Services Remote Worker of the Year Award in 2018 for his work with men’s healing circles in remote communities.
That work led Lukas to found Gan’na Healing™ — a 7-step trauma practice model now used in more than 25 communities and community services across Australia.
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Keynote
National Corrections Day Keynote Address
Delivered 16 May 2025 — transforming Indigenous justice from the inside out.
Healing
Healing Trauma — the Gan'na Healing model
How a 7-step process is helping communities recover from intergenerational trauma.
Coaching
Lukas Williams on coaching and change
A trauma-informed approach to coaching individuals, teams and organisations.
Radio
LIVE — Lukas Williams with Richard Pascoe (Nova 5aa)
Radio interview on Nova 5aa Adelaide.
Radio
LIVE — Lukas Williams with Grubby, 3AW Melbourne
Radio interview on 3AW Melbourne.
In their words
What changes looks like
Lukas has a way of healing that I have never witnessed. He can use modern technology and transform it so Indigenous people can understand what healing looks like. Healing is when we come together as the tree is. We want that tree to grow the roots so deep that it can survive alone. We are the roots, and we are the life-givers. The branches are our children. If we come together, we can make it work — all things are possible with Lukas and his healing way. Gan'na Healing transformed my family and community's life forever.
Hamilton MorrisLead Actor — 'Sweet Country'
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Hamilton MorrisLead Actor — 'Sweet Country'