Language and Culture

This Powerpoint presentation describes the roles of language and culture in the social and emotional wellbeing of people in the East Kimberley. From a 2019 Empowered Communities workshop.

Source: Binarri Binyja Yarrawoo

Suggested for: Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, Families, Friends & Elders
Categories: ∘ Cultural Understanding & Respect ∘, ∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘, ∘ Support in Tough Times ∘, Information/Booklet

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