We've brought together a list of organisations where you can find resources, guidelines, and support services related to mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Education Council
Australian Student Wellbeing Framework to Student Wellbeing Hub
Educators and parents can find posters, guidelines, and support services related to mental health issues for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Visit the Student Wellbeing Hub website
The Healing Foundation
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families
Visit the Healing Foundation website
Headspace
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through headspace centres in 124 communities across Australia, online and phone counselling services, vocational services, and presence in schools. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
Headspace National Office: (03) 9027 0100
If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Wellmob
Healing our way
WellMob brings together online resources made by and for our mob. Here you will find websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
Desert Pea Media (DPM)
The DPM project model is a proven method of carrying out multi-layered workshops comprising artistic song writing, video production, community engagement, and social impact.
Emerging Minds
The Emerging Minds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing National Consultancy Group is made up of practitioners and advisors from a range of sectors.
The group’s role is to support and guide Emerging Minds in building an evidence base to support effective work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. This includes informing and advising content development and practice materials to be used when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
- Phone: (08) 8367 0888
- Email: info@emergingminds.com.au
Visit the Emerging Minds website
Beyond Blue
Always be you
Committed to bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and ways of doing to the materials, resources and experiences of Be You.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training
An intensive training course that equips adults with the knowledge and skills, to deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA courses to other adults.