In September 2025, Global Mission Partners IMA program is hosting a discovery visit to experience the culture and faith of one of our Indigenous ministry partners, dhiiyaan, in rural South East Queensland.

You’re invited on this IMA discovery trip to explore the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and communities, to listen, learn, and work together towards a reconciled and healed Australia based on God’s justice and mercy.

This trip offers a unique on-country experience with the dhiiyaan Aboriginal Christian community at the Dalby property in regional Queensland, about 2.5 hours west of Brisbane. dhiiyaan is an Aboriginal faith community that runs several community development programs, the main one being ‘True Fella’, a program designed specifically for at-risk Indigenous youth who have had engagement with the criminal justice system. The Dhiiyaan property is a 40-acre former children’s home located on the edge of Dalby, approximately 2.5 hours west of Brisbane in the Western Downs, featuring fantastic renovated camp facilities. dhiiyaan, meaning ‘family’ in the Goomeroi language, is an Aboriginal-owned and run corporation as well as a Christian community.

The 3-day stay includes:

• Welcome ceremonies
• Cultural awareness teaching sessions
• Youth and criminal justice awareness session
• Property tour
• Animal management learning
• Permaculture and caring for country session
• Volunteer work on the property, including maintenance, animal and plant care
• Directed dadiri deep listening and sharing campfire time

Who

Church groups, leadership teams, study groups, or anyone looking to learn more about Indigenous culture, faith, and worldview in a relaxed rural retreat setting. 

Group sizes are limited to 15 people.

Where

Dhiiyaan Bethel property, Dalby, QLD

Dates

29 September – 3 October, 2025

Travel

Attendees will need to arrange their travel to and from Brisbane airport. All local transport will be provided, including airport pickups and drop-offs.

Cost

$900 + flights (approximately $500) = $1,400 total
Trip program coming soon – contact us for more information