At Tribal Warrior, we're committed to supporting the mental health and overall wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our Health & Wellbeing Program is a culturally grounded initiative designed to that recognises the deep impact of historical trauma, intergenerational disadvantage, and systemic marginalisation, the program is built around the principles of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB). This framework acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, cultural, and community health, ensuring a holistic approach to healing and resilience.

A core focus of the program is mental health and suicide prevention, addressing the disproportionately high rates of psychological distress and suicide within Indigenous communities. Through culturally appropriate interventions, community connection, and healing practices, the program provides essential support to those at risk. Protective and risk factors influencing mental health are also carefully considered, including access to secure housing, employment opportunities, substance use issues, and cultural disconnection. By understanding these factors, the program aims to provide effective and targeted support that fosters long-term wellbeing.

At its core, the program champions Indigenous self-governance in mental health and suicide prevention, recognising that sustainable change must come from within the community itself. By supporting Indigenous-led mental health services and promoting self-determination, Tribal Warrior empowers communities to take control of their own wellbeing. This approach ensures that support systems are not only culturally appropriate but also effective in the long term.

The program takes a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that individuals receive culturally safe and effective support, not just in response to crisis situations but also through preventative and early intervention strategies.

Need Support

If you, or someone you know, is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Come along to one of our Health and Wellbeing groups by calling our office on 02 9699 3491. Or reach out to one of the services below for immediate help. Your mental health matters.

What We Do

• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention - We provide culturally safe support to address the higher rates of psychological distress and suicide in our communities.
• Cultural Reconnection - Healing is supported through cultural identity, family and community ties, and strengthening resilience.
• Practical Support - We look at the bigger picture. Housing, employment, access to services, and reducing substance abuse, because these all impact wellbeing.
• Culturally Safe Healthcare - We advocate for health services that respect and prioritise Indigenous voices and needs.

Why it Matters

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to experience the effects of historical trauma, systemic disadvantage, racism, and the Stolen Generations. These issues can create feelings of disconnection and distress.

By integrating cultural identity, community connection, and holistic support, the Health & Wellbeing Program at Tribal Warrior is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. Through healing, advocacy, and self-determination, the program fosters resilience and provides pathways to a future where mental health and wellbeing are strengthened through culture and community.

By creating safe spaces for self-determination, cultural identity, and community connection, the program helps people reclaim their sense of belonging and purpose.

Our Approach

• Trauma-Informed Care - Support is designed to be both preventative and healing, not just in times of crisis.
• Intergenerational Focus - We acknowledge and address the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations.
• Self-Determination - Sustainable change must come from within community, guided by culture and identity.