Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Principles and Practice
Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Principles and Practice
- Suggested for: Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, PHNs & Funding Organisations
- Categories: ∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘, Book, Commissioning
More Suggested Resources
This short animated video in Pitjantatjara language describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support. Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
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 featuring Djabuganydji Elders describing the history of colonisation, child removal and trauma in their community, and their strength in supporting each other and Djabuganydji youth.
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