Healing through the map

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Healing through the map project aims to enhance coping and resilience, and in doing so reduce suicide risk, in Aboriginal communities by providing Indigenous healthcare workers, crisis workers, and Elders with practical tools for engaging with communities experiencing mental health issues. The project involves running hands-on workshops with health professionals on working with Aboriginal communities and families on mental health issues, as well as enhancing the capacity of health professionals to engage in self-care and wellbeing. Workshops have been conducted in the Great Southern, South West, and the Kimberley regions of Western Australia with much support being gained from Aboriginal communities and Elders to further expand the project across the State.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contacts

Wisdom in Your Life
PO Box 5289
Falcon WA 6210
Ph: (08) 9739 1185
Fax: (08) 9739 1185
Email: info@wisdominyourlife.com.au

Links

• View information: Healing through the map
• View website: Injury Control Council of Western Australia
• View website: Wisdom in Your Life