Gunawuna Jungai is proud to announce the official release of its new track, GJ Anthem, a powerful celebration of identity, strength and unity for the Doomadgee community.
Since its release on 20 November, the Anthem has reached more than 90,000 people across social media platforms, with strong engagement locally in Doomadgee and increasing attention beyond the community. The overwhelming response has seen the song embraced as a symbol of pride, connection and shared identity.
Accompanied by a video, the GJ Anthem reflects everyday life, families, culture and place in Doomadgee. Together, the music and visuals tell a collective story shaped by the people, families and experiences that make up the community.
Mr Barry Walden, Founder of Gunawuna Jungai, said the Anthem represents much more than a piece of music.
“This song is more than music – it’s our voice, our heartbeat and our story. The Anthem reflects who we are as a people and reminds us that leadership, strength and culture live within every family group in Doomadgee,” Mr Walden said.
Following its release, the GJ Anthem has quickly become a symbol of local pride, with many community members sharing the song widely across social media and celebrating its message of unity and strength. The strong response reflects Gunawuna Jungai’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cultural identity and supporting the wellbeing of families throughout Doomadgee.
Gunawuna Jungai believes music and storytelling are powerful cultural tools. The response to the Anthem has reinforced the importance of creating content that reflects lived experience and speaks directly to community pride, belonging and resilience.
The organisation sees the GJ Anthem as one part of a broader movement focused on empowering families, supporting leadership and contributing to long-term efforts to close the gap.
Gunawuna Jungai plans to continue expanding creative and cultural projects to ensure young people in Doomadgee see and hear themselves represented in positive, culturally strong ways.
The growing momentum around the GJ Anthem highlights the power of collaborative, community-led initiatives and the pride that exists within Doomadgee. Gunawuna Jungai looks forward to building on this achievement through future programs that celebrate culture, connection and leadership.