Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

The Hardest Step

Nathan Sutherland – one of only two hundred psychologists in Australia who identify as Aboriginal – talks about how to seek support from friends, family, community and healthcare professionals.

Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN

More Suggested Resources

Desert Pea Media – Music Videos Desert Pea Media works with Indigenous young people in regional and remote areas, using storytelling and audio-visual media to promote social and cultural dialogue, responding to issues including intergenerational trauma, suicide, unemployment and incarceration. The story of the four young people from Bourke High School in western NSW, who travelled to Darwin to accept the NIMA Community Clip Award for their song and music video Thundercloud, created to inspire and support mobs to be resilient and supported. Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN

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 experiences of a young man, finding strength in the transition to fatherhood.

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