Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing program supports Aboriginal people to achieve better mental health and wellbeing through services designed and delivered by community. These services recognise the importance of culture, family and connection to Country. The program provides a range of supports tailored to local needs and works alongside other health services to ensure people receive holistic, coordinated care.

The program supports community-controlled models of care delivered through Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Services are holistic and person-centred, combining social, emotional, cultural and mental health supports that respond to local community needs.

The program is guided by Aboriginal communities and delivered through Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Local services, community members and Aboriginal health workers contribute to service design, delivery and continuous improvement to ensure supports remain culturally safe and responsive.

• Counselling and wellbeing support

• Social and emotional wellbeing programs

• Cultural healing and connection activities

• Early intervention and community support services

• Care coordination and referral pathways

• Workforce development and clinical support initiatives

• Improve social and emotional wellbeing

• Increase access to culturally safe support services

• Strengthen the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities

• Enhance coordination of care and service integration

• Build a sustainable Aboriginal wellbeing workforce

• Support community-led approaches to mental health and wellbeing