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.
Youth 4 jobs
Youth4Jobs is a specialised, tailored service for vulnerable young people and employers in Melbourne's western regions.
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.