Dhelk Dja ensures that Aboriginal communities are free from family violence at the statewide, regional and local level. It will guide and influence policies, programs and practices for Aboriginal family violence services.
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Related resources
Balit Durn Durn VACCHO Report to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | 2020
Balit Durn Durn was developed by VACCHO to support the Royal Commission's into the mental health system's final report. Balit Durn Durn aims to provide an overview of Aboriginal Communities' experience with the current mental health system and offers innovative Aboriginal-led solutions.
Cultural Safety for Health Professionals portal
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | 2020
This portal aims to support teaching health professionals to critically reflect on the concept of cultural safety and to deliver safe, accessible and responsive healthcare that is free from racism. Links are provided here to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural safety resources.
Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | 2019
The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) is Australia’s leading authority on Indigenous suicide. The Centre aims to reduce the causes, prevalence and impact of suicide on Indigenous individuals, families and communities.
Useful links
The peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in Victoria
This RANZCP page brings together resources to support the work of health professionals in improving knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health issues.
Department of Health and Human Services page on accessing culturally appropriate mental health support and services
Helping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.