Nerida’s Yarn – Too Many Funerals
Sisters Nerida and Roxanne Lorde talk about their strong bond in the face of the…
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20-minute video describes The Strength Within program to develop capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Cape York to respond to social and emotional wellbeing, including suicide prevention. Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland section)
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Yarning about Mental Health These videos from Menzies School of Health Research, contains strength-based messages around mental health and wellbeing. It also highlights the importance of culture, family and community in maintaining good mental health and provides tools that can be used to promote wellbeing. The video was developed with First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory.