Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
This artwork was created by graphic artist Riki Salam for the Yarns Heal – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, BrotherBoy and Sistergirl Suicide Prevention Campaign, in collaboration with Indigilez, Gar’band’jee’lum and the Yarns Heal Community working group.
This resource describes how the artwork was created and the meaning of its symbols.
Source: Yarns Heal – funded by Brisbane North PHN
This podcast series features conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about their experiences, roles and achievements. It is hosted by writer and broadcaster Marlee Silva, a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman born and raised on Dharrawal country, south of Sydney.
Episode 11 is Coming Out Blak, with Matika Little and Courtney Hagen, who are black, gay and proud.
Connected online through their common experiences of being Aboriginal and identifying as lesbian, they have built a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+voices on Instagram @comingoutblak.
In this podcast they share their own experiences, discuss the issues that matter to them and offer solidarity to people struggling with their sexual identity.
Source: Marlee Silva
Yarn up is a safe space for First Nations young people to connect with community, hear from others, and access wellbeing resources and support. It has been co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and young First Nations people, and includes:
– videos about social and emotional wellbeing and community connection
– strategies for self-care when people are feeling not good
– cartoons for younger kids.
Many of these resources are also included individually within the Manual of Resources.
Source: ReachOut Australia
This video was driven by key figures in the communities of Galiwin’ku and Milingimbi, telling the story in Djambarrpuynu of how music, dancing and singing can improve mental health for Yolgnu people by sustaining identity and resilience.
Source: EG Productions commissioned by the former NT Medicare Local
Uncle Les Coe yarns with young people about reconnecting with their cultural roots to grow proud and strong.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
This short film explores the positive influences of music on social and emotional wellbeing and features music from the Kututu Wattleseeds musical collaboration.
Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
George’s goal is to provide the kids of his community with direction, while emphasising cultural wisdom and respect for Country, to prevent them from going down the tough path that he has walked before.
Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
Short resource about strength, healing and supporting younger generations
Source: Trauma & Grief Network
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.
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 a grandmother teaching her granddaughter her traditional language.