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Communicating Effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

This short resource describes basic cultural competencies for clinical staff to work with Aboriginal and…

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Categories: ∘ Cultural Understanding & Respect ∘, ∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘, Information/Booklet

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Aboriginal Perspectives on Wellbeing

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Commissioning Framework – Western Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN

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Some people may have suicidal thoughts when things are too hard and painful. With help, you can overcome these thoughts and stay safe.

If someone is in immediate danger please dial 000 now.

If you or someone close to you is in distress, you can find support by calling one of these helplines now:

Lifeline Australia – Call 13 11 14 or Crisis Support Chat
Suicide Call Back Service – Call 1300 659 467 or online counselling
Kids Helpline – Call 1800 551 800 or WebChat counselling
Brother to Brother 24 Hour Crisis Line – Call 1800 435 799 or visit their website
Mens Line Australia – Call 1300 789 978 or online counselling
Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling – Call 1800 011 046 or visit their website
Qlife – LGBTI peer support and referral – Call 1800 184 527 or webchat 3pm to 12am daily
National Indigenous Postvention Service – Call 1800 805 801

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Please note: The terms ‘Aboriginal’, ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’ and ‘Indigenous’ are used interchangeably. It is acknowledged that there are many cultural differences between and within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the use of differing terms does not intend to disregard such differences.

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