Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

13YARN Understanding Substance Misuse Fact Sheet

Let’s yarn about something that can hurt us, our mob and community. Let’s talk about the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. It can be a hard thing to talk about and the journey can be long and challenging, but remember with the right support, together we can heal.

Source: 13YARN

More Suggested Resources

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

This short animated video describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support. Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia

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

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