Mental health support needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can differ from those needed by non-Indigenous people. The following organisations have produced resources that are culturally safe and specific to the mental health needs of First Nations peoples.
A variety of online resources with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Advice and guidance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for managing their mental health and wellbeing.
A resource supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a holistic view of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing.
Black Dog Institute have put together a collection of social and emotional wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Carers Queensland provides information about services and organisations that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers.
You can access the resources on their website.
Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We would like to express our gratitude to all the healthy ageing advocates, including people living with dementia, older people, families, carers and health professionals, who contributed to the development of this portal. Thank you for sharing your stories and transferring your knowledge to make this portal purposeful and meaningful to support people in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.