Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander News
Kaayi (Hello – Awabakal)
Yaama Ngindaay (Hello everyone - Gamilaraay)
Nungamanladi (Hello - Bardi)
Worimi (Hello – Dharug. Pronounced ‘Wurramee’)
Here are two excellent digital well-being resources for parents. SMA4DeadlyDads has very useful information for new dads and dads to be. It’s worth a look at the site even if you’re a dad with older children, and non-Aboriginal dads will find the hints and tips useful too.
https://www.sms4dads.com.au/deadly-dads/
The second one is WellMob. This has social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and well worth a look for non-Aboriginal people also.
WellMob was developed by eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice) in collaboration with the Australian Indigenous HealthInfonet.
I highly recommend both of these culturally sound and informative digital resources to help with our understanding of health and related issues.
Finally, an upcoming free event sponsored by Lake Macquarie City Council. Together In Culture - Tuesday 30th September at Speers Point Park from 10.30am to 2.00pm. All welcome.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy school holiday break
Yaluu
Phil Taylor
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher