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Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling
Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking couns...
Lloyd Jones (AAP) 23 Jun 2026
Cape York men urged to put health first during Men’s Health Week
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is encouraging men across Cape York to take c...
Joseph Guenzler 16 Jun 2026
Brooke Blurton to share story of healing at Aboriginal Health Conference
Key points:- Brooke Blurton will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Aboriginal Hea...
Natasha Clark 12 Jun 2026
Wakai Waian Healing unveils new leadership model
Wakai Waian Healing has announced a new leadership model placing cultural govern...
Joseph Guenzler 10 Jun 2026
New research shows Noongar culture and arts boosts wellbeing literacy in early childhood education
Key points:- Noongar language, dance and arts has strengthened young children's...
Giovanni Torre 27 May 2026
Cherbourg community gathers for RUOK? march and memorial service

Members of the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council community recently came together in Cherbourg — an Aboriginal community about 250 kilometres north-west of Magandjin / Brisbane — for an R...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark May 6, 2026
Indigenous health leaders welcome wins in Victorian Budget, but note it 'falls short in several key areas'

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) says it is pleased to secure "funding wins" for Victorian Aboriginal communities in Tuesday's budget announcement.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 5, 2026
Grounded in community: Sarah Landers recognised for leading with purpose

Sarah Landers has been named a finalist in the First Nations category of the NT News Woman of the Year Awards, recognising a career built on showing up for community.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 30, 2026
First Nations Foundation reunites millions in lost super

First Nations Foundation has reunited more than $4.15 million in lost and unclaimed superannuation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote and regional Queensland, highlighting the...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 20, 2026
Closing the Gap at risk without urgent focus on urban Indigenous health, experts warn

Closing the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia will remain out of reach without urgent, targeted investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2026
Noongar council member says advocates overlooked in WA child protection reform

The Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council has welcomed the recent announcement of an extension to the Aboriginal Representative Organisations (ARO's) and further investment into Aboriginal Famil...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 13, 2026
How Wakai Waian Healing is leading culturally safe mental health services

Warning: The following article contains references to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Recently published data indicates the need for culturally safe mental health care for Aborigina...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 7, 2026
‘Blending traditional knowledge with contemporary hospitality’: Support for Aboriginal women-led café

Employment opportunities for local Indigenous women in New South Wales' Shoalhaven region are set to be supported through the State Government's Regional Development Trust.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 31, 2026
Ngarigo psychologist leads new approach to trauma care

Ngarigo woman and clinical psychologist Shai Hipperson is working at the forefront of Australia's emerging medicine-assisted therapy space. Through her Queensland-based practice, Conscious Mind Centre...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 20, 2026
Funding for Aboriginal-led wellbeing programs expanded across Victoria

A Victorian government investment of more than $6 million to strengthen Aboriginal health and wellbeing has been welcomed by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 11, 2026
Young Western Australians share their views on social media ban

Marking three months since the federal government introduced its social media ban for children under 16, the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People released insights on the issue from an online...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 10, 2026
First Nations communities lead the way in Closing the Gap - Children’s Ground says independent review confirms their approach works

An independent federal government evaluation has confirmed Children's Ground is delivering measurable outcomes that support the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, the organisatio...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 9, 2026
New dedicated headspace opens to support First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay

First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay can now access free, culturally safe mental health support and care at the new Staying Deadly headspace in Deception Bay.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 9, 2026
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