The University of Western Australia’s Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention has been named one of 18 finalists in the Community Champion category of the Shaping Australia Awards.
Indigenous suicide prevention program named finalist in national awards Read More »
Over three days, from 31 July to 2 August 2023, SEWB network members from across Australia attended the fourth Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering (SEWBG-4) to discuss social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. SEWB-4 was held in Garramilla (Darwin) on Larrakia Country, Northern Territory and online via Zoom.
2023 Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering 4 Read More »
Discover the CBPATSISP website with ease through our guided video series. Led by Aunty Tjalaminu Mia and Michael Mitchell, these videos walk you through our website’s home page, main sections, and the Manual of Resources. Join us in exploring valuable tools and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention, all aimed at helping
Discover CBPATSISP: A Comprehensive Website Navigation Guide Read More »
4 October 2023: A national system of accountability is needed to ensure findings by coroners
are used to inform suicide prevention measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, according to the results of an Australian-first research project released today.
Leading Indigenous psychologist Professor Pat Dudgeon AM is calling for more resources to help communities tackle rising rates of suicide, particularly among Indigenous people.
Indigenous-led response urgently needed to address escalating suicide crisis Read More »
The Center for Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SuicidePrevention (CBPATSISP) proudly supports the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to the Parliament.
CBPATSISP Supports the Voice to Parliament Referendum Read More »
The CBATSISP has commissioned local Perth animated film-makers Luisa Mitchell and Rhadeya Jegatheva to produce a short, animated video “Our Wellbeing, Our Way: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing”. The video tells the story of how colonisation has impacted the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; the importance of self-determination towards a path of healing; and the ways people and communities today strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, we are sharing a short video series that brings together esteemed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Leaders.
Elders and Leaders Voices: Messages of Hope Read More »
Six Indigenous global leaders in mental health and wellbeing from four colonised countries, shared their experiences of walking in two worlds and of navigating mental health systems to ensure the wellbeing, healing and self-determination of indigenous peoples.
Decolonising mental health systems: Global experiences of wellbeing Read More »
New Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP) resources relating to Indigenous Psychology and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) were developed.
New Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP) resources Read More »
