Lived Experiences by Chynna Chadderton — “Lived Experiences”
Artist: Chynna Chadderton, a proud YamatjiMalgana woman from Gutharragulda (Shark Bay).
This Artwork symbolises what lived experiences are and one’s journey in finding a space where you can express and overcome the things in life that have made you feel alone and lost. Proving that with a little bit of kindness and respect from others, you can be in an inclusive environment that is empowering and connected to community.

Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

January 26th can be a hard day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. The effects of colonization and the Stolen Generation are an ongoing challenge for many, and the public events around this day can cause grief and distress for some people.

If you are feeling upset, worried, or no good, below are some services that you can contact for support. If you are looking for other services and resources to support your health you can call Peer Pathways on 9477 2809 or use our online contact form.

PHONE SUPPORT

13-YARN (13 92 76) is a free, confidential service run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who will understand where you are coming from and value knowing HOW to listen, without judgement or shame.

They provide crisis support 24/7 where you can yarn without judgement in culturally safe space, discuss your needs, worries or concerns. Call 13 92 76.

Thirrili offers free 24/7 practical and emotional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities impacted or affected following the event of a suicide or traumatic incident causing death.

Visit Thirrli or call 1800 805 801.

ONLINE SUPPORT

Well Mob have social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources put together by mob for mob and others on a range of topics to help with healing.

Visit WellMob

HeadSpace Indigenous Youth Online Support has online resources including a social and emotional wellness wheel to help you figure out how to keep strong in body, culture, identity, mind and more.

Visit HeadSpace

Strong Spirit Strong Mind has a collection of online resources for social and emotional wellbeing including information on mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and links to other services that can help.

Visit Strong Spirit Strong Mind

Blackfulla Alt2Su is an online peer support group for Blackfullas to yarn about suicide.

Visit Blackfulla Alt2Su

IN PERSON SUPPORT

Derbal Yerrigan Health Service offers a confidential and professional counselling service in a few locations around the metro area that supports people to work through their challenges.

Visit Derbal Yerrigan or call 1300 420 272

Mooditj Yarning (through Relationships Australia) offer counselling for individuals, couples and children (6 years old and over), and are experienced in supporting people with relationship difficulties family violence, anger issues, managing stress, drug and alcohol issues grief and loss through the healing power of yarning.

Visit Mooditj Yarning or call 1300 364 277

Djinda Service (through Relationships Australia) is a free support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing family violence. Djinda is a Noongar word meaning ‘star’. The stars represent women who guide families, shine brightly, survive against the odds and are strong in determination to keep their families safe.

Visit Djinda or call 6164 0650

Moorditj Djerpin Wirrin (through Richmond Wellbeing) This strengths-based outreach service is for and delivered by Aboriginal people. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome. Working at grassroots, we address intergenerational trauma holistically to build a strong kinship and spirit.

Visit Moorditj Djerpin Wirrin or call (08) 9350 8800

Babbingur Mia (through South Coastal Health & Community Services). The workers at Babbingur Mia collaborate to support the health and social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal women, children, new mums, expectant mums, adolescents and adults.

Visit Babbingur Mia or (08) 9550 0900

Yorgum Healing Services provides a wide range of culturally secure community-based healing services that utilise a trauma informed approach to positively impact social and emotional wellbeing.

Visit Yorgum Healing Services or call 1800 469 371

Moorditj Koort is a community controlled, not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and wellness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Western Australia. Locations in Northam, Midland and Parmelia.

Visit Moorditj Koort or call (08) 6174 7000

First Nations Wellness Program (through Carers WA) have a dedicated team of First Nations staff who work closely with the whole of our organisation to provide a range of free information and access to culturally appropriate support services.

Visit First Nations Wellness Program or call 1300 227 377

Wungening Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation which provides culturally secure, confidential and free of charge services to Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area

Visit Wungening Aboriginal Corporation or call (08) 9221 1411

The National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project “We’re in it for the long haul with psychosocial supports, counselling, mentoring, care coordination, advocacy and arbitration. Our purpose is to not just shine a light on the Black Struggle but to actively work to prevent tragedy and trauma from occurring.”

Visit The National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project or call 0414 710 260

Wadjak Northside provides cultural secure support services to assist Aboriginal Families and individuals in the Balga area.

Visit Wadjak Northside or call (08) 9342 0708

Aboriginal Womens Services (through Luma) support and strengthen Aboriginal women by creating safe spaces to improve health and wellbeing, practice culture and connect with community.

Visit Luma or call (08) 6330 5400

Indigo Junction provides a range of specialist support services for people experiencing homelessness, housing crisis or other hardship in Midland and the broader North East metropolitan area.

Visit Indigo Junction or call (08) 9274 7929

Langford Aboriginal Corporation deliver programs to support Aboriginal community members (individuals, families, youth and Elders) to build their capacity to thrive.

Visit Langford Aboriginal Corporation or call (08) 9451 1424

REGIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Goldfields Wheatbelt

Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service

Spinifex Health Service

Amity Health

Central Desert

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Great Southern

South West Aboriginal Medical Service

Southern Aboriginal Corporation