Authors

Maria Morgan
Neil Drew, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow

Title

Principled Engagement: Gelganyem Youth and Community Well Being Program

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

In this chapter we outline a model for engagement with remote Aboriginal communities in the East Kimberley. The model has been developed and implemented over the last four years as a partnership between Aboriginal communities and the University of Notre Dame Australia. The engagement model is based on authentic program ownership by the Aboriginal communities to reduce the incidence of youth suicide. The model is holistic, based on a multifaceted wellness framework that includes personal, group and collective wellness addressed directly and indirectly.

ISBN: 978-1-74241-091-3

Comments

Due to copyright restrictions this Book Chapter is unavailable for download.

Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice may be accessed from the Kulunga Research Network here

Recommended Citation

Morgan, M., & Drew, N. (2010). Principled engagement: Gelganyem youth and community well being program. In N. Purdie, P. Dudgeon, & R. Walker (eds.), Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice (Ch 18). Canberra, ACT: Dept of Health and Ageing.