The Art of Distraction
Payten Thorne talks about the role of creativity – photography and drawing – in supporting her wellbeing.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
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This short resource describes basic cultural competencies for clinical staff to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families. Source: Queensland Government
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