Digital Trakz
This app presents two animated stories to help children and teenagers understand and respond to bullying.
Source: Menzies School of Health Research Centre for Child Development and Education, with Northern Territory PHN
∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘
iBobbly
iBobbly is a social and emotional wellbeing self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over. Using iBobbly for six weeks has been shown to reduce depression, distress and suicidal thinking. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and co-designed with young people in the Kimberley, the app helps people to recognise troubling thoughts and responses, and apply more positive thinking and behaviours.
Source: Black Dog Institute
First Nations Bedtime Stories
Short videos of Elders telling traditional stories for young children, intended to promote and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Source: Common Ground
U Right?
Short film about an Aboriginal boy who is dealing with depression as a result of his cousin’s suicide, and how he finds help.
Source: Mental Health First Aid Australia
My Father’s Words
These videos aim to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children. Each animation provides a story that highlights key messages about the day-to-day caring of Aboriginal children’s wellbeing by parents, families and communities.
Source: Kids Matter