Date: Thursday 17 th September 2015
Workshop Description: Participants learn about Aboriginal cultural norms, history, social and emotional wellbeing model, cultural experiences, communication and engagement styles, understanding and working with symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicide from an Aboriginal perspective.
The workshop provides information, resources and strategies for working with Aboriginal people within a southern context. We explore ways of doing things “differently” from an organisational position that is culturally inclusive and appropriate. Our aim is to increase engagement and communication between non-
Aboriginal and Aboriginal people and their communities.
Trainer: Janine Cattanach, The Cultural Consultancy Group
Janine is a Marrithiyel woman traditionally from Woodycupildiya in the Northern Territory, now based in
Geelong Victoria and operating The Cultural Consultancy Group. Janine has extensive experience in
Aboriginal mental health and ways of healing. She understands the core cultural issues experienced at both an organisational and a community level. Her workshops provide information, strategies and resources specifically for working with Aboriginal people, in addition to exploring ways of doing things “differently” from an organisational position that is culturally inclusive and appropriate. Janine has a Bachelor of Social
Work though the Institute of Koorie Education, Deakin University and is currently completing a Masters of
Child Play Therapy.
Who should attend? Those working in the AOD
Training location: 142 Gertrude Street Fitzroy
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Fee: $220 per person
Catering: morning tea and light lunch provided
How to apply: Complete the Expression of Interest form and return by email or fax
TURNING POINT
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

Date: Thursday 17 th September 2015
Location: 142 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Fee: $220
Workshop Description: This interactive one-day workshop develops skills and confidence in providing culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people. Participants learn about Aboriginal cultural norms, history, social and emotional wellbeing model, cultural experiences, communication and engagement styles, understanding and working with symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicide from an Aboriginal perspective. This workshop is very popular and has been delivered at Turning Point previously in June 2015 and August 2014.
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Trainers: Janine Cattanach, The Cultural Consultancy Group
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