Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

Yarning about Mental Health – Burarra

Yarning about Mental Health These videos from Menzies School of Health Research, contains strength-based messages…

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As a fair-skinned Aboriginal woman, Aunty Gloria was caught between two worlds. She has spent her life learning how to honour both through indyamarra (respect), and she talks about expressing the histories and experiences that make people unique. Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN

Aunty Anne Dennis joins the dots between the decimation of Aboriginal culture, and the impact of grief and trauma on Aboriginal people’s day-to-day lives. She talks about improving social and emotional wellbeing by reintroducing cultural knowledge back into young people’s lives. Source: Desert Pea Media

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.

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