NPY Women's Council and Ngangkari program

It’s really important to hold onto that language around how people feel and how they make sense of what they feel, and what they think.
Alive and kicking goals: Women's reference group

Having a sense of identity, knowing who you are and where you come from. We have come from a long line of survivors.

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Stories for keeping strong - Keep yourself healed

This short film has been created for Aboriginal workers to promote the importance of looking after yourself so that you may sustain and enjoy your job and support your community to the best of your ability.

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Stories for Keeping Strong – Bangarra Rekindling

These kids who are getting all this knowledge, they're forming a bond together

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Stories for Keeping Strong – Arrernte (English)

She doesn't remember her thinking. That girl is so far away. We got to help her to get back together.

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Stories for Keeping Strong – Western Sydney

An Aboriginal male talks with two Elders, an Aunt and a woman about depression and the value of family, community and support services.

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Jack Bulman

Interview with Jack Bulman, who discusses an Aboriginal men's health program which deals with chronic conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Acknowledgement

Beyond Blue acknowledges the Land on which our head office is based has deep connections to peoples and cultures across the Eastern Kulin Nation. As such we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this area, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. As an organisation with national reach, we extend our respect to all Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.

Sometimes the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety can be seen as 'just the way' you, a friend or family member are. This is not always the case. If you or someone you know are feeling broken and sad inside for more than two weeks, you may be experiencing depression. Depression can affect you, your family and your community.

Reducing the impact of depression and anxiety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a priority for Beyond Blue. A range of research, information, education and support strategies have been developed and will continue to be developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.