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Culture is Life travelled to Meanjin (Brisbane) on Tuurbal country for the Indigenous Suicide Prevention (ISP) Forum in March 2023. Our CEO, Belinda Duarte, Programs Manager Thara Brown, past and current fellows Manny Williams, Malachi Murlacic and Guyala Bayles, and Indigenous Psychologist, Dr Justin Trouson from Connected Minds Psychology and Richmond Football Clubs, Korin Gamadji Institute facilitated a some yarning circles and delivered a panel ‘Truth telling for Healing in Education’.

 

The panel drew focus on the importance of truth telling our local communities history, stories and unsung heroes that continue to pave the way for future generations.  Manny and Guyala shared spoken words and highlighted the importance of community unity, strength, knowledge and culture sharing within ourselves to continue the path of healing for our communities, Elders & young people.
Our fellows reflected on the need to be coming from a strength and solutions based approach and have more mob with lived experience to share their story and tools they used along their journey, instead of people talking about problems and statistics which we are all too familiar with. A need for healing focused gatherings for young First Nations peoples was discussed with interests shown from other delegates. Something to work towards in the future!

 

Thank you to the Australian Indigenous Psychology Association and Eventedge for bringing us together to discuss important research and preventative strategies to strengthen the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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Jalen’s (Darumbal) message is powerful: young mob don’t have to fit into the narrow paths that have been laid out for them.

University, dance, sport, community, culture, creativity, there are so many ways to lead, grow and build a future on your own terms. ❤️💛🖤

Applications open September 18!

#fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #powerful

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Jalen’s (Darumbal) message is powerful: young mob don’t have to fit into the narrow paths that have been laid out for them. University, dance, sport, community, culture, creativity, there are so many ways to lead, grow and build a future on your own terms. ❤️💛🖤 Applications open September 18! #fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #powerful

Donny (Jaru) remembers that first Fullaship intensive in Naarm, meeting everyone for the first time and immediately feeling a sense of warmth, connection and belonging with the group, staff and other Fullaship members. ❤️💛🖤

Applications open September 18!

🔗 Find out more via the link in bio.

#fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #connection

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Donny (Jaru) remembers that first Fullaship intensive in Naarm, meeting everyone for the first time and immediately feeling a sense of warmth, connection and belonging with the group, staff and other Fullaship members. ❤️💛🖤 Applications open September 18! 🔗 Find out more via the link in bio. #fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #connection

Caleb (Meriam Mir, Erub Kebi Le) joined Fullaship to build their skills ❤️💛🖤

What they didn’t expect was how much it would grow their confidence, support their mental health and change the way they moved through the world.

Applications open September 18!

🔗 Find out more via the link in bio.

#fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #firstnationsleadership

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Caleb (Meriam Mir, Erub Kebi Le) joined Fullaship to build their skills ❤️💛🖤 What they didn’t expect was how much it would grow their confidence, support their mental health and change the way they moved through the world. Applications open September 18! 🔗 Find out more via the link in bio. #fullaship #cultureislife #firstnationsyouth #youngmob #firstnationsleadership

Bek (Wakaya) talks about why she applied for the Fullaship program.

Applications open September 18!

🔗 Find out more via the link in bio.

#fullaship #cultureislife #firstnations #youngmob #youthprograms

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Bek (Wakaya) talks about why she applied for the Fullaship program. Applications open September 18! 🔗 Find out more via the link in bio. #fullaship #cultureislife #firstnations #youngmob #youthprograms

From the very beginning of Culture is Life’s existence Wotjobaluk and Dja Dja Wurrung woman - and our co-founder - Belinda Duarte has been there.

Wearing her heart on her sleeve in every discussion, with everyone she meets, there is never any doubt that her life is all about making sure that young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are safe, thriving and know who they are. 

She has shaped our every direction, taken us to where we are but the time has come for her to step away. After 10 years of tireless advocacy and transformational work, Belinda has made the big decision to step back. 

The whole Culture is Life family have been inspired by Belinda’s unshakeable desire to see First Nations people thriving. She will leave big shoes to fill but we know that the foundations have been laid for us to keep doing our great work for years and years to come.

The team at Culture is Life

#cultureislife #firstnations #indigenousleadership #blakexcellence #thankyou

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From the very beginning of Culture is Life’s existence Wotjobaluk and Dja Dja Wurrung woman - and our co-founder - Belinda Duarte has been there. Wearing her heart on her sleeve in every discussion, with everyone she meets, there is never any doubt that her life is all about making sure that young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are safe, thriving and know who they are.  She has shaped our every direction, taken us to where we are but the time has come for her to step away. After 10 years of tireless advocacy and transformational work, Belinda has made the big decision to step back.  The whole Culture is Life family have been inspired by Belinda’s unshakeable desire to see First Nations people thriving. She will leave big shoes to fill but we know that the foundations have been laid for us to keep doing our great work for years and years to come. The team at Culture is Life #cultureislife #firstnations #indigenousleadership #blakexcellence #thankyou