Living Independently

Yaandina Community CareService can assist Indigenous and people with disability to access supports and the disability system to assist them to live independently at home.

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children living with disability

If you work with Aboriginal youth with disability, Emerging Minds has developed a set of fact sheets that may assist you. The fact sheets focus on taking a holistic approach, cultural safe practices and working skilfully to support families.

BE STRONG

The My Australian Indigenous Deaf Well-being - BE STRONG booklet and video may assist Indigenous deaf people with positive, social and emotional wellbeing.

NuunaRon Art Group

NuunaRon Art Group located on the Sunshine Coast, is a welcoming and safe space for people with disability to share stories of resilience and keeping strong via yarning, painting and creating art and be supported.

Lets have a yarn about advocacy

This is information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about advocating for yourself or someone you care for, and a list of advocate services in each state and territory.

Inclusive communities

Winanga-li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre runs activities and events for people of all abilities, needs and backgrounds to participate and engage in the community.

Somerville Disability Services Program

Somerville offers supported independent living services to people with disability living in the Northern Territory. This includes accommodation, and help with household and gardening chores.

13YARN

13YARN is a national service for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. They offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Call 13YARN (13 92 76)

TeamHealth

TeamHEALTH provide services and support to Territorians who have a mental health concern or are vulnerable and disadvantaged with healthcare, housing, employment and training.

Black Dog Institute online tools and apps

Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing that you can access anywhere at no cost.

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