Language and Culture
This Powerpoint presentation describes the roles of language and culture in the social and emotional wellbeing of people in the East Kimberley. From a 2019 Empowered Communities workshop.
Source: Binarri Binyja Yarrawoo
Information/Booklet
Stronger Together – Resources
This is a collection of conversation guides, posters and video stories under the headline: “Ask Your Mob, In Your Way, R U OK?” Sign up with an email address and phone number to get immediate access to all the downloads, which support people to have conversations with family members, friends and others who may be struggling.
Source: RUOK
The Little Red Threat Book
The Little Red Threat Book demonstrates how to respond when someone says they will take their own life unless another person does as they demand. It describes how such threats, which may feel manipulative or abusive, can result from trauma, including intergenerational trauma, grief, loss, and the experiences of poverty, racism and colonising policies and practices. It shows how those in a supporting role can create safe spaces without compromising their own safety or integrity.
Source: Central Australia Life Promotion Network
Yarning if someone is thinking about suicide
This short resource describes how to have a safe conversation with someone in distress.
Source: Everymind
Stronger Together
This resource kit gives advice to families and friends about how to support someone who is struggling. It includes:
– Video stories
– Written stories
– A guide to having a conversation with someone in distress
Source: RUOK
Yarning about suicide prevention in our community
This short resource gives advice about how to start an inclusive conversation in a community about preventing suicide.
Source: Everymind
Yarn-safe – Stress and Pressure
This fact sheet looks at the stresses young people experience – including school, work and family stresses – and gives advice about seeking help.
Source: Headspace
Yarn-safe – Mental Health and Wellbeing
This fact sheet discusses mental health and wellbeing challenges, and how young people can look after themselves and seek support when they need it.
Source: Headspace
Yarn-safe – Strong and Healthy Relationships
This fact sheet describes what good relationships look like, and how to seek support when things don’t go well.
Source: Headspace
Yarn-safe Alcohol and Drugs
This fact sheet shows how alcohol and different drugs can affect wellbeing, and how to seek help.
Source: Headspace