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Sleepless in Sāmoa: Scholar’s vision for Pacific youth mental health
When a world-leading Oxford sleep scientist visited Sāmoa and Aotearoa as part o...
Giovanni Torre 8 Sep 2026
Lambie warns veterans' health cap would see 'suicide rate going back up'
Veteran suicide rates would climb under plans to impose a cap on health care fun...
Young Indigenous woman repeatedly asked for medications before her death in custody, inquest told
This report contains the first name of an Indigenous person who has died. A Firs...
Giovanni Torre 7 Sep 2026
New leadership at Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association
Aboriginal health executive Monica Barolits-McCabe has been appointed the Austra...
Callan Morse 27 Aug 2026
First Nations mental health treatment program goes digital
Health practitioners working with Aboriginal people will be able to move from sc...
David Prestipino 21 Aug 2026
Aboriginal health body calls for funding of women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation model

The peak body for Victorian Indigenous health organisations has called on the state Government to fund a new Aboriginal-led alcohol and other drug (AOD) detoxification and rehabilitation service desig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 10, 2026
Public support for Greg Inglis' Goanna Academy helps them to reach more than 50 communities for important mental health work

A collective effort from rugby league and the people around it will help mental health strength and prevention programs reach more than 50 communities across Australia.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 5, 2026
Magpies coach throws support behind Hill as star exits

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has exited the club amid support from coach Craig McRae after the premiership hero was racially abused on social media.

Stick by yourself, stick by your mates: Greg Inglis sends important message for mental health

Rugby league great Greg Inglis is driving a simple message on mental health: That no one should suffer alone. The NRL hall of famer and Maroons legend is encouraging others to, literally, wear this wi...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 30, 2026
Strong women return home to Country to heal, lead and shape the future

When Aboriginal women come together on Country, something powerful happens. Knowledge is shared. Stories are carried. Healing begins. New leaders emerge.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 29, 2026
'Sobering snapshot' reveals significant self-harm risk for First Nations teens

Warning: This article discusses self-harm. First Nations young people are more likely to indicate risk of suicide, with females significantly more likely to reach out for help, as more and more youth...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 27, 2026
Revo Fitness expands reconciliation journey through NAIDOC Week collaboration

For Yamatji artist Kaide Wheelock, seeing his artwork transformed into Revo Fitness staff shirts for NAIDOC Week is nothing short of surreal.

Maria Marouchtchak Maria Marouchtchak Jun 24, 2026
Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking counselling, often due to the perceived stigma around asking for help.

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Lloyd Jones (AAP) Jun 23, 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 control of their health during Men's Health Week, with activities focused on prevention, strong families and community we...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 16, 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 Health Conference in Boorloo / Perth- Rural Health West and WA Country Health Service will host the conference- The event w...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 12, 2026
Wakai Waian Healing unveils new leadership model

Wakai Waian Healing has announced a new leadership model placing cultural governance, clinical governance and operational leadership side by side as the organisation expands its social and emotional w...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 10, 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 ability to talk about their wellbeing- The joint ECU - University of Melbourne research examined the work of The Song Ro...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 27, 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
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