NSW school link training program

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This training program for mental health clinicians was modified in conjunction with Aboriginal consultants to meet the culturally specific mental health needs of young Indigenous people. The program was delivered to 2000 clinicians in tandem with an ongoing training program. Positive outcomes were experienced by the Aboriginal consultants and clinicians participating.

Related publications

Hillin A, McAlpine R, Bennett B, Brideson T, Worral V, Montague R (2008)

A model for consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders about young people's mental health and wellbeing: the NSW School-Link Training Program.

Australasian Psychiatry; 16(5): 326-332

• Links
• View abstract: A model for consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders about young people's mental health and wellbeing: the NSW School-Link Training Program
• View article: A model for consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders about young people's mental health and wellbeing: the NSW School-Link Training Program (PDF - 127.4 KB)
• View website: Australasian Psychiatry

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