Cultural

This program aims to have a positive impact on youth’s wellbeing through engaging in cultural practices that promote healing.  Research suggests that half of all mental conditions experienced – anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress etc – will begin before the age of 14. Research also highlights that 1 in 10 people aged 12-17 will self-harm, 1 in 13 will seriously consider a suicide attempt and 1 in 40 will commit suicide. These numbers are overwhelming, and even more so when we consider that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 3 times more likely to experience a mental health disorder. Jipungwayi places a strong emphasis on strengthening and maintaining a connection to culture for Indigenous youth. We believe that – as First Nations people – our physical and mental well-being is directly tied to our connection to culture and country, thus, we will build this connection through facilitating culture wellbeing sessions on Country.