Racism and social and emotional wellbeing
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people describe how racism affects them. Source: Headspace
- Suggested for: Families, Friends & Elders, Individuals, Young People
- Categories: ∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘, ∘ Staying Safe & Well ∘, ∘ Support in Tough Times ∘, Video
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Aunty Anne Dennis joins the dots between the decimation of Aboriginal culture, and the impact of grief and trauma on Aboriginal people’s day-to-day lives. She talks about improving social and emotional wellbeing by reintroducing cultural knowledge back into young people’s lives. Source: Desert Pea Media
Podcast radio interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced depression, anxiety and other wellbeing challenges. Source: Brisbane Indigenous Media Association
Educational resources for secondary students (Years 10 to 12), developed around the three-part SBS documentary The Australian Wars, which describes the history of conflicts as Indigenous people resisted colonisation. Source: Blackfella Films, SBS Learn and Culture is Life