For many, Women's Health Week is a time to pause and reflect. For proud Warlpiri, Eastern Arrernte, and Djaru woman Karyn Moyle, every day is an opportunity to spark conversation, break down stigma, and create safe spaces where women can walk together in healing.
Her story is one of transformation, turning personal pain into community strength. Ms Moyle has lived through domestic violence, lateral violence, clinical depression, social anxiety, complex PTSD, BPD, and the heartbreak of losing her first partner at 17 and her nephew to suicide. She has also fought through her own suicidal ideations and attempts and withdrawal from addictive prescription drugs. Rather than letting these experiences silence her, she chose to speak up, creating pathways that weave together cultural safety, her faith in God, lived experience, and collective empowerment.
"I use my lived experience to open doors for others," she said.
"Sharing my journey breaks down stigma and shows women it's safe to speak about pain, trauma, and healing. It creates trust and belonging, safe spaces where women feel heard and respected."
That commitment to safe, culturally grounded care is reflected in the three platforms she has founded and nurtured: Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation, Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, and the Unbreakable Voices Podcast.
Through Waterlily Healing, Ms Moyle delivers programs that draw on cultural practices and creative expression, weaving together storytelling, art, and connection to Country. These approaches are not just activities, but powerful tools for restoring identity, belonging, and resilience within communities.
"My Faith, People, and Country are at the heart of everything I do," she explained.
"They remind us of who we are and where we come from. By grounding programs in culture and creativity, we foster pride and resilience; both of which are vital for mental health and healing."
In 2021, she launched Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, providing Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid training, youth workshops, suicide prevention and postvention programs, as well as one-on-one mentoring services. These are delivered across remote and urban communities, ensuring accessibility and flexibility. Meanwhile, as a co-host alongside Chelsea Rennie, the Unbreakable Voices Podcast amplifies stories of lived experiences, providing a platform for those who are often unheard. For Karyn, healing is as much about being listened to as it is about professional intervention.
Her impact has been recognised widely, though she remains humble about the journey. In 2024, she won the NT LIFE Awards in two categories, Communities in Action and Priority Populations. In 2025, she achieved the rare honour of winning all five award categories, a recognition of both her leadership and the collective strength of the communities she serves.
This year, she was named a finalist and winner of the R U, OK? Barbara Hocking Community Award, recognising Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting as champions of the R U, OK? Message. She is also a finalist for the Australian Mental Health Awards and the NTIBN BLAK Business Awards – Best Blak Female Business of the Year 2025. Meanwhile, Unbreakable Voices continues to reach audiences nationwide, elevating grassroots voices in Domestic & Sexual violence, mental health and suicide prevention.
For Ms Moyle, the awards are secondary to the mission.
"What drives me is our young ones, our women, and our Elders who deserve better," she said.
"I know the weight of trauma and isolation, and I don't want others to carry that alone. Recognition is humbling, but the real motivation comes through Waterlily Healing, Perfectly Imperfect, and Unbreakable Voices, knowing that every story shared and every safe space created breaks cycles of trauma and builds stronger futures."
As Women's Health Week unfolds, her message is both powerful and gentle.
"You matter, and you are not alone. Even in the most challenging moments, reaching out and allowing someone to walk with you can bring light into the darkness. Taking small steps for your well-being is a powerful approach. You are worthy of rest, care, healing, and hope."
Her words are more than encouragement; they are a lifeline, born of lived truth. Karyn Moyle stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of women supporting women. This Women's Health Week, her work reminds us that healing is not found in statistics or clinical models alone. It is found in community, in faith & culture, and in the unwavering voices of women who refuse to let silence win.