Supporting young Aboriginal people who self-harm: a guide for families and communities

“Previously there were a lot of programs that were helicoptered on communities and they weren’t very effective. We know that people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, if they are part of defining the issue and developing the solution it is much more effective.” – Professor Pat Dudgeon

A new guide to supporting young First Nations people who self-harm Source: Orygen

A new guide to supporting young First Nations people who self-harm is now available for families and communities.

The new tool outlines early warning signs of self-harm, factors that may influence First Nations young people to self-harm, and how families and communities can get help, including managing a crisis and injuries.

While the guide was co-developed by, and for, Aboriginal families and communities in Western Australia, it may be broadly applicable to First Nations young people and families across Australia. 

The tool is freely available initially as a soft copy. A a hard copy is also being developed.