Social Emotional and Wellbeing Conference

Tue Nov 18 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC+11:00

Slim Dusty Centre | South Kempsey

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
Publisher/HostDurri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
Social Emotional and Wellbeing Conference
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About this Event

Welcome to the Social Emotional and Wellbeing Conference!

Come along and join Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service at Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey. A two day Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Conference that is Aboriginal-led and designed to bring together the local Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr communities. The conference will focus on healing, connection, and strengthening community spirit, with a holistic approach to SEWB grounding in culture, country, kinship and spirituality.


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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
SEWB Conference -Day One

Info: Registration, Gathering & Morning Tea


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 PM
Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

Info: Welcome to Country by Dunghutti Elder Uncle Bob Smith & Cultural Welcoming by Fig Tree Aboriginal Corporation


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Official Opening & House Keeping

Info: Official Opening & House Keeping with Durri ACMS CEO Paul Morris, Beau Champion & Naomi Moran


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stan Grant - Cultural Strength as Foundation for Wellbeing

Info: Exploring how cultural identity and connection to Country serve as protective factors for social and emotional wellbeing.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ray Kelly - Cultural Identity and Language as Foundations for Healing

Info: Personal and professional journey in revitalizing Dunghutti and Gumbayngirr languages, and how cultural identity, storytelling and language are central to healing and wellbeing in Aboriginal communities.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Tea Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion with Greg Inglis & Beau Champion

Info: A candid conversation on how media portrayal affects athletes' mental health, resilience and cultural identity.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break

Info: With cultural performances and music


🕑: 01:30 PM
Aunty Rosemary Wanganeen - Grief, Loss and Intergenerational Trauma

Info: Insights into culturally grounded healing practices and the importance of acknowledging historical trauma.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Workshop One: Paul Callaghan - Trauma Informed Care in Community Settings

Info: This interactive session will explore principles of trauma-informed care, practical strategies for frontline workers and creating safe spaces for healing in diverse community contexts.


🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon Tea Breek
🕑: 03:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Reflections on Healing and Resilience

Info: Panel of local community leaders and practitioners sharing insights and answering audience questions.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Naomi Moran -Reflection and Closing
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Slim Dusty Centre, 490 Macleay Valley Way, South Kempsey, Australia

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