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Munbanda - Bush Tucker
(c1991)
Doris Gingingara
This artwork is provided by the Edith Cowan University Art Collection.
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The painting:
Around the big yam are different types of bush tucker, or Munbanda. There is Walila, a yam; Warpiritja, a kind of bush onion; Nalpur , a plant that is used for colouring leaves for making baskets; and Pinyi-pinya, another type of yam.
The artist:
Doris Gingingara was born in Maningrida Arnhemland in 1946. She spent her childhood in the traditional way with her parents and her tribe, hunting and gathering.
Organisations
Information on organisations that are working to improve and/or support the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous people is collected here. Links to Indigenous organisations have been provided where possible.
Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing services
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links
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (VIC)
FVPLS Victoria is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department for counselling services in:
- Barwon South West region
- Gippsland region
- Mildura, Robinvale, Wentworth, Dareton.
In other regions, FVPLS Victoria can refer to appropriate counselling services.
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Indigenous Psychological Services (WA)
Indigenous Psychological Services is a private company founded
by Dr Tracy Westerman, an Indigenous psychologist. IPS was
developed to address the level of Indigenous people' s access
to psychological services, through the provision of training,
community based interventions, research and consultancy services.
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website
Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation (WA)
The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation consists
of members of the Stolen Generation of the Kimberley and their
families. The corporation has a Link-Up Service, which organises
reunions and other activities for Stolen Generation people
across the Kimberley. The corporation can organise talks about
Stolen Generation history for schools and other groups.
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website
Link Up Queensland Aboriginal Corporation (QLD)
Link-Up Queensland is committed to reuniting Indigenous people
with their families and communities. The aim of the Link-Up
Service is to provide support and guidance to address the
issues of cultural identity, self-worth, community and family.
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Yorgum Aboriginal family counselling (WA)
At Yorgum, individual and family counselling sessions are
available covering issues such as sexual abuse, family violence,
relationships, grief and loss, crisis and trauma resolution,
racism and Aboriginal identity.
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Related Indigenous services
Oolong House (Strong Roots Strong Spirit) (NSW)
Oolong House provides residential treatment for Aboriginal
men and non-Aboriginal men who wish to take back control of
their lives and manage their problems linked to alcohol and
other drugs.
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website
Benelong's Haven Family Rehabilitation Centre (NSW)
Benelong's Haven Family Rehabilitation Centre caters for Indigenous
people with a dependence on alcohol or other drugs. The Centre
addresses their physical, emotional, social and spiritual
needs, thus encouraging them to re-enter life. This is accomplished
by providing a caring environment conducive to meeting those
needs.
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Australian Government agencies
Australian Department of Health and Ageing
The Australian Department of Health and Ageing provides links
to information about health services, provided by the Department,
State health departments and other government agencies, for
a range of specific diseases or health issues. alcohol-related
health, science, news, and Australian Government policy.
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Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH)
The Department’s Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) is committed to supporting sustained action coordinated across all governments to achieve health improvements over time.
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headspace
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
This organisation aims to change the way that mental health
services are delivered to young people across Australia with
an emphasis on youth-friendly environments and improved accessibility.
headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the
Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.
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website
State and Territory government agencies
Centre for Mental Health (NSW)
The Centre for Mental Health is responsible for developing,
managing and coordinating NSW Health Department policy in
relation to mental health services. This includes developing,
implementing and monitoring strategies for transition to the
mental health service development agreed under the National
Mental Health Strategy and the Australian Health Care Agreements.
The Centre is also responsible for developing and maintaining
the regulatory framework for the delivery and monitoring of
mental health services under the Mental Health Act 1990 and
related legislation affecting clients of mental health services.
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website
Department of Health and Community Services (NT)
The Department provides services that work together for the
health and well-being of the Northern Territory communities:
maximising physical health but also the mental, social and
environmental wellbeing of all Territorians.
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website
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web pages: Aboriginal health
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web pages: mental health
Department of Health and Human Services (TAS)
The department is responsible for providing a wide range of
health and community services to the Tasmanian public. The
website contains a list of mental health services in Tasmania.
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website
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web page: mental health services
Department of Human Services (VIC)
The Department of Human Services is committed to ensuring
that all Victorians have access to quality services that protect
and enhance the community's physical, mental and social well-being.
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web page: Mental Health and Drugs Division
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (WA)
The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) was
formed as part of a State-wide strategy to address the problem
of youth suicide that had emerged as a concern in the late
1980s. The council monitors and extends suicide prevention
initiatives across the state. The MCSP coordinates suicide
prevention initiatives and develops strategies that will reduce
suicide amongst those age and population sub groups known
to be at high risk of suicide. This includes prevention of
suicide among Aboriginal youth.
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Office of Mental Health (WA)
The Office of Mental Health works in partnership with health
services, clinicians, consumers and their carers to develop
mental health services that can provide the best outcomes
for Western Australians. This is achieved by developing Policy,
Strategic Planning, Reform and Service Redesign as well as
undertaking Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Resource
Allocation, Workforce Planning and development of Clinical
Governance activities. The Office also implements the National
Mental Health Strategy and the Mental Health Information Development
Plan (MHIDP).
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website
Queensland Health (QLD)
Queensland Health is committed to providing a range of services
aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders.
Through a network of 20 health service districts and the Mater
Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated
services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency
services, community and mental health services, aged care
services and public health and health promotion programs
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website
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mental health specific pages
Non-government agencies
Australian Counselling Association
The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is a national
professional peak association of counsellors and psychotherapists.
The ACA is primarily concerned with industry standards, creating
employment for counsellors, health fund rebates and formal
recognition of counsellors.
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Australian Psychological Society
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest
professional association for psychologists in Australia. The
APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and
profession. It spreads the message that psychologists make
a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving scientific
knowledge and community wellbeing.
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website
beyondblue
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation
working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety
and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. beyondblue
is an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments
with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression
and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
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website
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Indigenous section of the website
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (NSW)
The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) is a major rural initiative
of The University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and the NSW Department of
Health. CRRMH aims to bring quality education and research programs to all
rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. The Centre aims to
improve the mental health of rural and remote communities through academic
leadership, collaboration and achievements in research, education, service
development and information services.
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Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (QLD)
The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental
Health Queensland is based in Cairns and has been
established to address the unique challenges
of those living in rural and remote areas in
accessing mental health support and care.
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Canberra and
Region (CAPACAR)
CAPACAR Inc. is a professional association of counsellors
and psychotherapists based in the ACT. Members are professional
counsellors and psychotherapists who work in organisations
and in private practice.
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website
Mental Health Association of Central Australia
The MHACA aims to help to create greater social and emotional
wellbeing for people living in Central Australia. Some of
the activities include: workshops; Pathways Rehabilitation
Program; Outreach Program; Prevention and Recovery Program;
Life Promotion Program; and Advocacy and Participation. The
MHACA also produces a quarterly newsletter: inBalance.
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website
Mental Health Association NSW Inc.
The Mental Health Association NSW Inc is a non-government
organisation and registered charity funded by Northern Sydney
Area Health. Members are people who are interested in mental
health issues. The association's major activities include
provision of the Mental Health Information Service, the Anxiety
Disorders Alliance, support groups (including training and
establishment of new groups), mental health promotion and
advocacy.
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website
Mental Health Association (QLD) Inc.
The Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc. works towards its
vision of communities in which all people are provided with
opportunities to optimise their mental health and participate
as valued members of society. Links to the associations in
other Australian States are provided on the website.
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website
Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC)
The Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) is the peak
body for non-government organisations working for mental health
throughout New South Wales.
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Mental Health Council of Australia
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) is the peak,
national non-government organisation representing and promoting
the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed
to achieving better mental health for all Australians. MHCA
members include representatives of mental health service consumers,
carers, special needs groups, clinical service providers,
public and private mental health service providers and state/territory
mental health peak bodies.
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Mental Health Foundation (ACT)
The Mental Health Foundation (ACT) is a non government agency,
established in 1984, with an innovative approach to the delivery
of high quality services for people with mental illness, an
involvement in mental health promotion at the community level,
and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation
in all of its activities.
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website
Mental Health Foundation of Australia
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) aims to raise
funds to promote: mental health and wellbeing; public involvement
in mental health; removal of the stigma linked with mental
illness; research on mental health issues; effective prevention
programs; mental health education.
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National Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Social Workers Association Inc (NCATSISWA)
NCATSISWA brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
social workers as a professional body, to exchange information,
ideas, and to network for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander communities.
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Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
is a peak body for Member Associations which meet the standards
as appropriate for professional practitioners within the disciplines
of counselling and psychotherapy in the Australian community.
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SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better
life for people affected by mental illness. SANE does this
through campaigning, education and research.
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Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child
Care (SNAICC)
SNAICC is the national non government peak body in Australia
representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander children and families.
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TEAM Health (NT)
TEAM Health is the Top End Association for Mental Health,
a non-government association committed to assisting people
with mental health issues to develop and maintain their optimal
social potential.
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website
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (WA)
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is dedicated
to the prevention of childhood diseases and disability. Links
are provided on this site to the West
Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey.
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website
Western Australian Association of Mental Health (WA)
WAAMH is the peak mental health representative body in Western
Australia for non-government not-for-profit agencies that
operate for the benefit of people affected by mental illness.
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International
National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
The National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
(NCAIANMHR) , a program in the Department of Psychiatry, is one of four minority
mental health research Centers. The NCAIANMHR is sponsored by the National
Institute of Mental Health and
focuses specifically on American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
(RANZCP)
The RANZCP is the principal body representing the medical
specialty of psychiatry in Australasia. On the website a range
of information is available about the College and psychiatry
in Australia and New Zealand as well as links to more information
about mental health.
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