Telling your story – getting over grief
This short resource gives advice about how to heal through sharing stories of grief and loss.
Source: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (South Australia)
- Suggested for: Communities, Families, Friends & Elders, Individuals
- Categories: ∘ Support & Hope After Losing Someone ∘, ∘ Support in Tough Times ∘, Information/Booklet
More Suggested Resources
Podcast radio interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced depression, anxiety and other wellbeing challenges. Source: Brisbane Indigenous Media Association
The Break It Down video project, with youth in North Queensland, includes original music and stories of cultural connection from five communities. All the videos are also available through the Hitnet kiosk and wifi service for remote communities which may not have regular internet access. Break It Down is a project of North Queensland Primary Health Network, with Desert Pea Media. Short film about the 2004 death in custody of Mulrunji Doomadgee, narrated by his family and Bwgcolman community members, describing the impact on the community and their strength, connection and healing.
These guidelines were developed for health workers caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through death and dying. They are not specifically about suicide but include sections on sudden death and coronial investigations, and general explanation and advice to support culturally-responsive care of a dying person and their family. Source: Queensland Health