Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Information
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Initiatives
The following initiatives are examples of mental health promotion, illness prevention or early intervention activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Brief overviews are provided, with information about the structure, aims and activities. Contact details are provided for further information.
- AIMHI NT
Improving mental health for Indigenous people with mental illness, their families, carers and service providers
- Be Kind to Your Mind: Babum Yumal Project
Supporting healthy, connected lifestyles throughout the community
- Black Chicks Talking
Self esteem and workforce readiness for young women
- CommunityMatters
Mental health promotion for secondary schools
- Family Wellbeing
Empowering families through the development of strengths and knowledge
- Let's Start
Supporting families with pre-school children
- Yarrabah Men's Health
Restoring men's role in the community
For an overview of social and emotional wellbeing, influences on mental health and general principles for promotion, prevention and early intervention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: click here for factsheet.