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Grounded in Culture, Created for Healing.

BALU is a First Nations-owned wellness brand founded by Gabrielle Rahman in Northern Western Australia. Inspired by a deep connection to nature, culture, and creative healing, BALU offers natural body care essentials and wellness workshops that support emotional wellbeing and cultural pride.

Our Story

BALU was born from Gabrielle’s personal journey of healing as a single mother, artist, and entrepreneur. Through the power of native botanicals, gentle creativity, and cultural knowledge, she discovered the kind of self-care that transforms from the inside out. What started as a way to heal herself became a mission to help others reconnect—with self, spirit, and Country.

Our Purpose

To create wellness experiences that restore balance, celebrate culture, and connect people to the healing rhythms of nature.

Wellness Workshops

BALU Wellness Workshops are immersive, sensory-rich experiences designed to support social and emotional wellbeing through cultural expression. Each workshop blends:

• Guided journaling and reflection

• Native botanical activities (like making body oils or essential blends)

• Connection to Country and quiet healing spaces

• A take-home wellness gift handmade with intention

Workshops are tailored to the needs of each group and have been delivered across regional WA, including with Yura Yungi Aboriginal Health Services in Halls Creek.

Make a Donation here to support our wellness workshops in community.

Our Collaboration with Mayi Harvests

Gabrielle works in close collaboration with her mother, Pat Mamanyjun Torres—a Djugun/Yawuru/JabirrJabirr Elder, cultural educator, and founder of Mayi Harvests. Together, they incorporate native bush foods and ethically sourced botanicals into BALU’s products and workshops. This intergenerational partnership strengthens culture, promotes ethical trade, and uplifts local Indigenous communities.

Our Products

BALU body care essentials are handcrafted in small batches using native ingredients like Kakadu plum, wattle seed, and other botanicals. Products include:

• Botanical body oils

• Natural soaps and scrubs

• Essential oil blends

• Candles & natural fragrances

• Wellness gift sets

Designed for spas, retreats, and individuals seeking conscious self-care rooted in nature and cultural integrity.

What’s Next: BALU Retreat

Gabrielle is now developing BALU Retreat — a healing sanctuary in the Northern Territory, designed to host immersive wellness stays, creative workshops, and cultural experiences. The retreat will provide eco-accommodation, community employment, and a deeper space to rest and renew.

Make a Donation here to support healing on country.

Our Values

🌿 Cultural Integrity
🌿 Kindness & Ethical Practice
🌿 Self-Care Through Nature
🌿 Women-Centered Wellness
🌿 Connection to Country & Community

Our Impact So Far

• Represented Indigenous wellness in Singapore with Austrade’s First Nations Landing Pad (2023)

• Delivered healing workshops to individuals, global networks and across remote communities in WA (2016–2024)

• Collaborating with Aboriginal-led bush food enterprises like Mayi Harvests

• Continued to empower women through creative self-care and storytelling

Connect with Us

📷 Instagram: @baluessentials
📧 Email: info@balugifts.com
🛍️ Online store: www.balugifts.com
🌏 Based on Country in Northern Western Australia & Northern Territory

Balu in Singapore

Join BALU on our journey to Singapore with Austrade First Nations Landing Pad.

Face Serum

Experience the ultimate glow with our luxurious face serum, infused with Kakadu Plum Extract—nature’s richest source of vitamin C—and a potent 15% Vitamin C serum to deeply hydrate, brighten, and rejuvenate your skin. Packed with antioxidants, this powerhouse formula helps combat dullness, fine lines, and environmental stressors, leaving your skin radiant, plump, and nourished. Perfect for all skin types, it absorbs effortlessly, delivering long-lasting moisture and a naturally luminous complexion with every drop. Elevate your skincare routine with the ultimate hydration and glow boost!

Kakadu Plum

Kakadu Plum Extract is a skincare superfood, celebrated as the world’s richest natural source of vitamin C—containing up to 100 times more than oranges. This powerhouse ingredient is packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and essential nutrients, helping to brighten skin, boost collagen production, and protect against environmental damage. Its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it perfect for calming irritation, reducing redness, and promoting an even complexion. Ideal for all skin types, Kakadu Plum Extract hydrates and rejuvenates, leaving your skin radiant, youthful, and naturally glowing.