Working to reduce the impact of suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by promoting self-determination.

Crawley, Perth (WA)
Joined November 2018
Today is the 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦, held on 14 October, 2023. On this day, voters were asked whether to alter the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by establishing an advisory body.
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The latest from the Koori Mail is out now! 📰 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 by Professor Pat Dudgeon AM Read more from the CBPATSISP in the Koori Mail on the CBPATSISP website. #decolonisingpsychology
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🩺 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 🩺 AHCSA is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in SA. Find out more about AHCSA here 👉 ahcsa.org.au/
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✨ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 Evaluation Report ✨ Initiatives such as Ngurra Buru provide a safe space for young people who have been marginalised due to social detmerinants. It has the power to change the life trajectory of a young person. Read more 👉 wa.gov.au/media/164161/downl…
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At the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟔 in March this year, we brought together participants for a men's workshop. Read more about the Stolen Generations Workshop at the SEWBG-6 in the report here 👉 cbpatsisp.com.au/.../2026/05…
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𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👂 Written by Belle Selkirk, Clinical Psychologist and AIPEP Lead 🔗 Visit cbpatsisp.com.au/news-and-me… for more of the CBPATSISP in the Koori Mail!
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Centre of Best Practice 🖤 💛 ❤️ Prevention 💙 💚 retweeted
🏆Congratulations to Pat Dudgeon AM who was recognised as the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards Aboriginal Scientist of the Year. #WASciAwards @uwanews @cbpatsisp
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Last night, Professor Pat Dudgeon AM, Director of the CBPATSISP was awarded the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist of the Year. It was an incredible night, celebrating science, technology, innovation and the brilliant minds contributing to the WA community.
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Congratulations to all finalists and awardees of the WA Premier's Science Awards — it was a privilege to see all your hard work recognised. Also pictured: Professor Pat Dudgeon AM with Nobel Laureate and Australian physician, Professor Barry Marshall 📸 #PremiersScienceAwards
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Prof. Pat Dudgeon AM is pleased to be joining the Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show, at ICC Sydney on 10–11 March 2027! Free to attend — don't miss out! Learn more: wellbeing.aventedgeshow.com/… #MentalHealthAtWork
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Today, we recognise the anniversary of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This Apology acknowledged psychology's role in contributing to the mistreatment of First Nations peoples and the erosion of culture.
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The tenth anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the Apology and its aspirations, and consider what more needs to be done to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and psychologists.
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To read more, check out our joint media release with the APS and the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) on the CBPATSISP website here → cbpatsisp.com.au/.../10-year…
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𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐏) Australia endorsed the UNDRIP in 2009, however, has not fully implemented its standards in Australian law.
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 🎗 Today is a reminder that creating a more connected and supportive Australia is a shared responsibility.
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In this Koori Mail article, Kesi-Maree Prior reports on the 𝐑𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 in Port Hedland. This year marks nine years of Rowan's Walk—nine years of turning conversations about suicide prevention into collective action. Read more from CBPATSISP 👉 cbpatsisp.com.au/
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🌿 Kimberley Empowerment, Healing and Leadership Project 🌿 This Program was developed following the successful pilot of the Kimberley Empowerment Project initiated in response to the high rates of suicides. 👉 kams.org.au/training-employm…
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✨ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 Evaluation Report ✨ 𝐍𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐮 (𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 A trauma-informed approach is key to providing effective and optimal support for young people. 👉 wa.gov.au/media/164161/downl… #NgurraBuru #NightSpace
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