Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

🎄 𝗣𝘁 𝟯: 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄 This holiday season, let’s make a meaningful impact by celebrating and supporting Indigenous communities. Here are Days 9-12 of 12 simple yet powerful actions to show allyship and foster connection: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟵: 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Incorporate local Indigenous words into your everyday language. Make it your New Year’s resolution to visit your local language centre—one that has strong Aboriginal governance—and attend language and culture workshops. This ensures we authentically support and uplift the l#indigenouspride 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬: 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 This festive season, give back by offering your time to Indigenous-led events or initiatives in your area. Whether it’s attending festivals or participating in community cleanups, your hands-on support can make a real difference. In Boorloo (Perth), we recommend visiting 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝗮𝘂/𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 to explore ways to connect with and uplift the local community. For those facing challenges such as homelessness or loneliness, Mission Australia offers a space to connect this holiday season. Now in its 49th year, Christmas Lunch in the Park provides a warm, traditional meal and an opportunity to meet others while accessing valuable support services. 📍 Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square, East Perth 🗓️ 25 December 2024 ✨ How you can help: 🤝 Volunteer your time 💝 Donate to make the day special for those in need 🌏 Support local organisations and learn from them 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 Take a moment to think about how your actions and choices contribute to reconciliation. Consider how you can continue supporting Indigenous communities beyond the festive season. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Celebrate the richness and diversity of First Nations cultures. 🎨 What you can do: ✨ Attend cultural events ✨ Explore art exhibitions ✨ Enjoy performances by Indigenous creators By supporting these initiatives, we honour their invaluable contributions to Australia’s heritage while deepening our understanding and connection. This festive season, may we carry the spirit of allyship, reflection, and celebration into the new year. Together, we can create a future that embraces and uplifts all voices. 💛🖤❤️ ✨ Thank you for being part of this journey. Wishing you a joyful, safe, and meaningful holiday season. 🌟 Happy Holidays! 🌟 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 1. Acknowledge Country 2. Shop Indigenous 3. Read Indigenous Authors 4. Practice Self-Compassion 5. Include Local Food in Cooking 6. Celebrate Indigenous Land Stewardship 7. Donate 8. Watch and Listen 9. Language Matters 10. Volunteer 11. Reflect 12. Celebrate Culture Pat Dudgeon Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia NACCHO Australia Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) #12WaysOfAllyship #SupportFirstNations

🎄 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄 This holiday season, let’s make a meaningful impact by celebrating and supporting Indigenous communities. Here are 12 simple yet powerful actions to show allyship and foster connection: 𝟭. 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 Start your gatherings with an Acknowledgement of Country. Respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land, acknowledging their enduring connection to it. 𝟮. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 Support Indigenous-owned businesses and artists by choosing gifts that celebrate their creativity and culture. From handmade crafts to jewellery, clothing, and art, your purchases directly empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and preserve cultural traditions. 🌟 Explore Supply Nation's Holiday Catalogue for unique Certified Indigenous businesses! 𝟯. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 Discover profound insights into Indigenous perspectives by reading books from Indigenous authors. Two great options include The Boab Tree by Dr Helen Milroy and Always Was, Always Will Be by Thomas Mayo —both meaningful reads that inspire understanding and connection. 𝟰. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The holiday season can be stressful for many. Show yourself the kindness you extend to others. For resources promoting positive mental health and social-emotional well-being, check out The Manual of Resources: https://lnkd.in/g4GSNmXD Stay tuned for more ways to foster allyship and celebrate this festive season with care and intention. ❤️💛🖤 Pat Dudgeon Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia NACCHO Australia Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) #12WaysOfAllyship #ChristmasWithCare #IndigenousAllyship #SupportFirstNations #FestiveSeasonWithPurpose

🎄 𝗣𝘁 𝟮: 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄 This holiday season, let’s make a meaningful impact by celebrating and supporting Indigenous communities. Here is part 2 of 12 simple yet powerful actions to show allyship and foster connection: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟱: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌿🍲 Bring the flavours of Australia to your festive table by incorporating 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 ingredients into your holiday meals. Ingredients like wattleseed, lemon myrtle, and finger lime offer unique and delicious ways to celebrate Indigenous food traditions. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟲: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 🌱🏞️ Take time to learn about the role of traditional burning practices (𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺) and other Indigenous land management techniques. These methods, passed down through generations, demonstrate sustainable and effective ways to care for Country. Share this knowledge with others to highlight the expertise and deep connection Indigenous peoples have with the land. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟳: 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 💖 Consider supporting Indigenous charities or community programs dedicated to improving healthcare, education, or land preservation. Your contribution can help Aboriginal organisations develop impactful initiatives and empower young people to create a brighter future. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟴: 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 🎥🎧 Dive into Indigenous-led films, music, and podcasts to immerse yourself in their stories and perspectives. Sharing these with friends and family can spark meaningful conversations about reconciliation, the importance of storytelling and nurturing connections to Country. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 10𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦, 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘗𝘈𝘊 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘢 (23-29 𝘋𝘦𝘤) 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 Perth Festival. Stay tuned for more ways to foster allyship and celebrate this festive season with care and intention. ❤️💛🖤 Scan the QR code in the image for quick access to these programs! 🌟 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🌟 1. Acknowledge Country 2. Shop Indigenous 3. Read Indigenous Authors 4. Practice Self-Compassion 5. Include Local Food in Cooking 6. Celebrate Indigenous Land Stewardship 7. Donate 8. Watch and Listen Pat Dudgeon Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia NACCHO Australia Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) #IndigenousSupport #FirstNations #NoongarSeason #IndigenousFilms #Reconciliation #12WaysOfAllyship

🎄 𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄 This holiday season, let’s make a meaningful impact by celebrating and supporting Indigenous communities. Here are 12 simple yet powerful actions to show allyship and foster connection: 𝟭. 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 Start your gatherings with an Acknowledgement of Country. Respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land, acknowledging their enduring connection to it. 𝟮. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 Support Indigenous-owned businesses and artists by choosing gifts that celebrate their creativity and culture. From handmade crafts to jewellery, clothing, and art, your purchases directly empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and preserve cultural traditions. 🌟 Explore Supply Nation's Holiday Catalogue for unique Certified Indigenous businesses! 𝟯. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 Discover profound insights into Indigenous perspectives by reading books from Indigenous authors. Two great options include The Boab Tree by Dr Helen Milroy and Always Was, Always Will Be by Thomas Mayo —both meaningful reads that inspire understanding and connection. 𝟰. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The holiday season can be stressful for many. Show yourself the kindness you extend to others. For resources promoting positive mental health and social-emotional well-being, check out The Manual of Resources: https://lnkd.in/g4GSNmXD Stay tuned for more ways to foster allyship and celebrate this festive season with care and intention. ❤️💛🖤 Pat Dudgeon Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia NACCHO Australia Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) #12WaysOfAllyship #ChristmasWithCare #IndigenousAllyship #SupportFirstNations #FestiveSeasonWithPurpose

📌𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀- 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Strong Spirit Strong Mind promotes mental health, well-being, and culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal communities. The Programs team provide resources to reduce alcohol and drug use, offers training for workers, and supports young people through community grants. Their campaigns, Stay Strong, Look After You and Your Mob and The Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project, focus on improving social and emotional well-being and raising awareness about alcohol and drug risks. The organisation also offers training programs, including accredited courses like Certificate III in Community Services and Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Find out more here 👉 https://shorturl.at/TAPSG Cover image credit: Strong Spirit Strong Mind website. #cbpatsisp #BestPracticeServices #MentalHealthAwareness #Wellbeing #AboriginalCommunities #AlcoholAndDrugAwareness #YouthSupport #CommunityGrants #TrainingPrograms #StayStrong #LookAfterYourMob #StrongSpiritStrongMind #CulturallyAppropriateSupport #SocialEmotionalWellbeing #Prevention #CommunityHealth #IndigenousWellbeing

📌𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀- 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 & 𝘌𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨: The Bedford Stock Route Walk organised by Wunan Foundation consists of two annual walks in Western Australia along the 126-kilometre Bedford Stock Route. The walk is for male and female Indigenous at-risk youth wanting to embark on a culturally enriching experience, fostering physical, emotional and cultural well-being. This initiative aims to break the cycle of offending behaviour in the Kimberley, and improving community safety by providing at-risk youth with a transformative experience that reconnects them with country through culturally safe intervention. Find out more here 👉 https://shorturl.at/Q41Yk Cover image credit: Wunan website. #cbpatsisp #BestPracticeServices #IndigenousHealing #YouthEmpowerment #CulturallySafe #SocialAndEmotionalWellbeing #IndigenousYouth #Kimberley #CulturalReconnection #TransformativeExperience #CommunitySafety #BreakingTheCycle #AtRiskYouth #HealingThroughCulture #Wunan #IndigenousWellbeing

📌 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 - 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: Billabongs of Knowledge Training, developed by The Seedling Group, provides a culturally safe and trauma-informed learning experience through eight engaging modules, each lasting approximately one hour. This program is tailored for First Nations Peoples, professionals working with or providing services to Indigenous communities, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma from an Indigenous perspective. Accessible and widely applicable, the training fosters meaningful insights, enhances cultural awareness, and promotes healing and resilience for participants from all backgrounds. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcsCCSAs Photo credit: The Seedling Group website. #cbpatsisp #BestPracticeServices #BillabongsOfKnowledge #CulturalSafety #TraumaInformedCare #IndigenousTraining #FirstNationsKnowledge #HealingAndResilience #CulturalAwareness #CommunitySupport #IndigenousWellbeing #EmpoweringCommunities #TheSeedlingGroup #TraumaUnderstanding #InclusiveLearning 

📌𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀- 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Deadly Thinking is one of four programs developed by Rural and Remote Mental Health (RRMH) specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – Deadly Thinking, Deadly Thinking Youth, Deadly Thinking, Train the Presenter and Creative Livelihoods. Using artwork to stimulate discussion, Deadly Thinking addresses emotional well-being (anxiety, depression) and suicidal behaviours and thoughts as well as substance abuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in remote and rural Australia. Find out more here 👉 https://shorturl.at/24qlx Cover image credit: Rural & Remote Mental Health website. #cbpatsisp #BestPracticeServices #DeadlyThinking #RuralAndRemoteMentalHealth #IndigenousWellbeing #AboriginalHealth #TorresStraitIslanderHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #CulturalSafety #TraumaInformedCare #SuicidePrevention #SubstanceAbusePrevention #HealingThroughArt #RemoteCommunities #EmpoweringFirstNations #PreventionMatters

📌Best Practice Services- Healing & Social & Emotional Wellbeing: The Strengthening Families team program offered by Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre (MWRC), offers intensive family support, therapeutic services, and practical legal support for victim-survivors of family domestic, or sexual violence in the Fitzroy Valley. It provides outreach services to communities as well as counselling and therapeutic support. Find out more here 👉 https://shorturl.at/YGNBR Cover image credit: Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre website. #cbpatsisp #BestPracticeServices #StrengtheningFamilies #MWRC #FitzroyValley #FamilySupport #TherapeuticServices #DomesticViolenceSupport #SexualViolenceSurvivors #CommunityHealing #LegalSupport #VictimSurvivors #EmpoweringWomen #IndigenousSupport 

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸! 🙌 Our very own Professor Pat Dudgeon was co-author and one of the three fabulous editors of this seminal text. The second edition was published ten years ago but is still as relevant as ever. #workingtogetheranniversary #TheKidsResearchInstituteAustralia #GayaaDhuwiProudSpiritAustralia #NACCHO #AustralianIndigenousPsychologistsAssociation #UWA #uwaschoolofpsychologicalscience