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Songs for Kashia - Beginnings
Sunday 21 December 2026 (Venue TBC)
On what would have been Kashia's 31st birthday.
Songs for Kashia brings together local Canberra artists to perform their own interpretations of Kashia's original music, her words and melodies, carried in new voices. Alongside these reimaginings, the night will feature Kashia's own recordings and the stories behind the songs, told by the people who knew her best.
It is a birthday celebration, not a memorial service: an evening built the way Kashia built everything with music at the centre and everyone welcomed.
This year will be the first concert in what will become an annual tradition, a night that is equal parts celebration, tribute and statement. Expect Kashia's originals reimagined across styles and voices, her final song "Re-writing" honoured on stage, and a room full of the people and community she loved.
All proceeds support the Kashia Faumui Foundation's programs changing how Australia understands, treats and protects people living with severe mental illness.
Artist Submissions & Collaborator Callout
Are you a musician, vocalist, or creative who was touched by Kashia’s music or interested in performing an interpretation of one of her songs? We welcome local performers of all backgrounds to be part of this special evening.
Get in Touch: To submit an expression of interest or inquire about performing, please go to the contact page and include your name, performance background, and preferred song selection by the 30th of November 2026.
Upcoming Events
Policy & Advocacy Release
February 2027 - Marking one year since Kashia's passing, the Foundation will release its first major policy and advocacy statement on mental health and border safeguarding reform.
Kia Children's Book Launch
May 2027 - Schizophrenia Awareness Week The first Kia storybook takes flight, alongside the Foundation's inaugural research review.
The Inaugural Mental Health Sector Symposium
June 2027 - Two days. One theme: Voices at the Centre: Lived Experience & Family in the Reform Agenda. Closing with the Songs for Kashia concert.
The Kia Visual Arts Exhibition
October 2027 - Mental Health Month · Canberra · (Venue/Gallery TBC) Curated works by artists living with severe mental illness, shown alongside Kashia's own original paintings including the watercolour bird that became Kia. Art therapy workshops run alongside the exhibition.
The Mana Collective
Our 12 week music education and creative wellbeing program, ending in a public Showcase. Youth (12–17) and adult (18+) streams. Enrolments and start dates will be announced shortly.
Recent Events
Kashia Faumui Memorial Day: "No One Plays Alone"
In Partnership with Tuggeranong United Football Club & Lifeline Canberra, our community came together on the pitch for the Kashia Faumui Memorial Day, standing alongside Tuggeranong United Football Club to honour Kashia’s passion for football, team spirit, and camaraderie.
The grounds were filled with teammates, family members, friends, and supporters rallying under the powerful reminder that no one plays alone. The day brought competitive energy and community warmth across a full slate of matches:
NPL Girls vs. Tigers: U14s, U16s, and U18s matches throughout the morning.
Community League Women: Division 6 vs. South Canberra FC and Division 4 vs. Belwest Foxes Soccer Club Inc.
Community Barbecue & Gathering: Sideline supporters and players gathered over a sausage sizzle to share stories and supporting one another.
Community Impact & Support
In keeping with Kashia’s spirit of care and connection, all funds raised throughout the day were dedicated directly to Lifeline Canberra to support vital crisis intervention services, mental health resources, and family support systems throughout the region.
A special thank you to Amanda Crawford and the Tuggeranong United Football Club Board for this initiative and for remembering our Kashia in this way.
