Feeling safe allows us to grow and thrive. We all have the right to feel safe in our homes, in the community and online. Find resources here on bullying, family violence and discrimination.
Actions such as the forced removal of children from families, dispossession of land and historical violence have caused trauma across generations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sharing stories and talking about a way forward can be a pathway for healing. Find resources here on the Stolen Generations and other resources for healing.
Keeping our relationships solid helps us stay connected. Find resources here on healthy relationships, getting help with parenting, supporting the elderly and young people, as well as specific resources for men and women.
When we look after our body we are also looking after our mental health. Eating well, staying fit, getting enough sleep and staying away from alcohol and other drugs are all ways for us to stay strong. Find resources here on looking after our body.
Connecting with culture is about connecting with who we are and where we belong. Culture builds a strong identity. Find resources here on: spirituality, art, music and dance, languages, bush tucker and bush medicine.
There is no shame in yarning about our mental health. If you have a lot of worries, feel sad, stressed, or have jumbled thoughts – it can help to have a yarn with family, someone you trust or an Aboriginal Health Worker at the local clinic. Find resources here on ways to support mental health.