Why identity matters: Skills to challenge unhelpful systems in practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families | Online

Hosted by the Mental Health Professionals network in partnership with Emerging Minds

Aboriginal young people have less access to resources, including culturally safe mental health care, that can mitigate mental health challenges. First Nations panelists will unpack the central importance of identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Drawing on common challenges practitioners may experience, the session will invite you to reflect on identity in its many forms—such as knowing where you come from and navigating disrupted connections. It also examines ways to acknowledge negative cultural experiences while continuing to support healing and reconnection.

The focus of this webinar is on strengthening practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families by deepening practitioners’ understanding of cultural identity, the ongoing impacts of colonisation, and the importance of culturally grounded support. This first webinar gives practitioners the opportunity to learn more about recognising diverse identities, navigating unhelpful systems, and promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) through culturally affirming strategies.

Target audience: Mental health practitioners who work with First Nations children and families

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