Media Releases

On March the 28th, a 26-year-old Aboriginal man was found unresponsive by correctional officers at Darwin Correction Centre just days after the death in custody of a 25-year-old Aboriginal man in Darwin on the 24th of March. These recent events highlight the lack of improvement in our criminal justice system to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from harm.

Many First Nations peoples now feel unsafe in the wake of attempted bombing

Professor Pat Dudgeon AM, Australia’s first Aboriginal psychologist, has been awarded the Australian Mental Health Prize in recognition of her outstanding leadership and lifelong contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health at both national and community levels.

Welcome to Country – A statement on the racism on show at the recent Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremonies.

Welcome to Country – A statement on the racism on show at the recent Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremonies.

A series of YouTube videos

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.

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

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.

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.