Social and Emotional Wellbeing stories

Merv shares his mental health journey as an Aboriginal Men’s group facilitator in south west Sydney. He shares the importance of safe spaces for Aboriginal men to support each other and how to manage self-care to maintain wellbeing.

Aunty Dolly is a carer. She speaks about how her carer group and creative outlets supports her and her daughter. Aunty Dolly advocates for more open spaces to be able to have mental health conversations.

Uncle Harry shares his personal mental health journey and insights gained through his work as a Mental Health Promotion Aboriginal Worker on Gundungurra Country. He reflects on the importance of staying connected to culture, Country, and community, and offers practical strategies he uses to support his own wellbeing. Uncle Harry’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength found in cultural identity and lived experience.