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Darayiga guya mapu (come here: talk feeling)

Reach:
NSW
Focus area:
Indigenous
Status:
Completed
Evaluated:
No
Time frame:
1 April 2007 - 30 April 2008

Overview

This pilot project ran for a one year period from April 2007 in Crescent Head, New South Wales. The project aimed to support the health and wellbeing of Indigenous women in the Crescent Head area, particularly those who:

were mentally unwell or at risk of becoming unwell
had substance use issues
had experienced domestic violence
had young children.

The project aimed to raise awareness among participants about:

mental health
the use of medication to treat mental illness
the effects of drugs and alcohol
the effects of domestic violence on wellbeing
child development
the self.

The project also aimed to:

provide information on all aspects of healthy lifestyles for women
facilitate the creation and maintenance of social networks.

The project was delivered via:

one-on-one counselling
case management
group work
appropriate referral services.

The project was facilitated by the female social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) officer at Durri Aboriginal Community Medical Service.

Abstract adapted from Durri Aboriginal Community Medical Service

Contacts

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
15-19 York Lane
PO Box 136
Kempsey NSW 2440
Ph: (02) 6560 2300
Ph: (02) 6560 2301
Fax: (02) 6562 7069

Darayiga guya mapu (come here: talk feeling)

Overview

Contacts

Related publications

Miranda K (2008)

Darayiga Guya Mapu (Come here: talk feeling).

Paper presented at the National Nutrition Networks Conference 08: good tucker good health. 11-14 March 2008, Alice Springs, NT

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