Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing in Queensland
You are invited to a community forum to contribute to the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing Action Plan.
Social and emotional wellbeing
Social and emotional wellbeing influences the everyday lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders, their families and the community. It influences life outcomes in all areas including educational outcomes, employment and economic participation, physical health and mental health.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have known about the importance of social and emotional wellbeing for thousands of years and it has enabled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to endure historical and present day hardship and adversity. However, there is a need to support improved social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
Join the conversation
The Queensland Mental Health Commission is working with stakeholders and communities to identify ways to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
To continue the conversation we are holding community forums throughout Queensland to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about their experiences and what they believe can be done. Feedback provided will inform the development of a Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing Action Plan 2016–18.
Attend your local community forum and share your thoughts (click to download the event flyer):
You can also share your views with us by providing feedback on the Discussion Paper Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Queensland. Feedback is due by 30 June 2016.
Further information
Contact: 3033 0311
Email: sewb@qmhc.qld.gov.au
