Yarns Heal: Merle – Aunty and Educator
A series of videos from Yarns Heal campaign ambassadors:
Merle, an aunty and educator, talks about acceptance and the need to reach out for support in community
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN
Individuals
Yarns Heal: Ross – Senior Cultural Leader
A series of videos from Yarns Heal campaign ambassadors:
Ross, a cultural leader who talks about connection to country for young people
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN
Cultural Competency Framework Artwork
In this video Ngiyampaa artist Sara Richards talks about the role of art-making in connecting with her culture and supporting her social and emotional wellbeing, and describes the process of developing an artwork for Capital Health’s (ACT PHN) Cultural Competency Framework.
Source: Capital Health (ACT PHN)
The Art of Distraction
Payten Thorne talks about the role of creativity – photography and drawing – in supporting her wellbeing.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
Supporting Yourself – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
This section of the Government’s Head to Health website contains information for Indigenous people.
Source: Australian Government Department of Health
Brief Wellbeing Screener
This short checklist can help people think about when to seek help.
Source: Menzies School of Health Research Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative (AimHi)
Brief Yarning About Staying Well
This short resource can help people think through their alcohol and drug use and find help if they need it.
Source: Menzies School of Health Research Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative (AimHi)
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Postcards
A collection of inspirational postcards for printing, that describe elements of social and emotional wellbeing.
Source: Evolve Therapeutic Services