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.
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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Slim Dusty Centre, 490 Macleay Valley Way, South Kempsey, Australia
AUD 0.00
