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The Power of First Nations Cultural Healing Approaches to Suicide Prevention- Black Dog Institute

In the lead up to NAIDOC week (7-14 July), we turn our focus to the enduring wisdom, vitality and strength in First Nations communities, passed down through generations.

Join our Expert Insights webinar on 19 June, when we’ll explore the power of cultural healing approaches within suicide prevention. Listen and learn from the rich contributions and wisdom of First Nations cultural healing approaches, which can be leveraged to promote positive wellbeing for Indigenous communities and beyond.

Our panelists:

Maddison O’Grady-Lee, Clinical Psychology PhD candidate (UNSW/Black Dog Institute), Dalai Lama Peace Fellow, and winner of The Diana Award
Shannon McNeair, a proud Malgana woman and a psychologist from McNeair Aboriginal Psychological Services
Uncle Monwell Levi, a Torres Strait Islander (Moa Island), Social and Emotional Wellbeing Advocate, musician, and lived experience representative

DATE

19 June, 2024

from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Melbourne/Sydney time zone

VENUE

Online

EVENT

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11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country

13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country

119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country

Call 03 5175 5444

Email
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Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.

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