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Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

 A collection of mindful stories from First Nations storytellers, inviting you to bask in the present moment and listen deeply to your surroundings. While the stories are contemporary, they bring an age-old practice of oral storytelling into the digital space. At the same time, the stories beautifully encapsulate the relationship between First Nations people and Country. 

Common Ground has collaborated with two First Nations educators to create a multidimensional and intergenerational resource. It includes a map showcasing storytellers’ Country, one-page story resources with activities, and cultural connection cards. These kits encourage connection to Country, enhance understanding and promote cultural safety for families, students, teachers, and practitioners.

 A first of its kind, the Working Together book presents comprehensive information on the history of Indigenous mental health in Australia; issues and influences affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ social and emotional wellbeing; and models of assessment, management, and healing, including a variety of Indigenous knowledges.

The book was written by a range of acknowledged experts in the mental health field. 

To this day, it is cited frequently in university curricula and in research relating to Indigenous psychology, and it has been a key driver in initiating conversations around decolonising psychology and critical psychology in Australia.