Published on Monday, 16 September 2024 at 1:40:09 PM
Catholic Care NT has had a long history with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory. Their staff have been working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities for over 25 years, and their services continue to expand into regional and remote areas.
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With over 30 years in the Northern Territory and having a strong values base, they are experts in strengthening and empowering people and communities and aim to help make difficult situations more manageable.
Apart of their work with the Tiwi Community is their Taking Action, Tackling Suicide (TATS) Initiative.
What is TATS?
Taking Action, Tackling Suicide (TATS Tiwi) is a community led approach that addresses suicide prevention, and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) Tiwi way for Tiwi people.
How do they help?
TATS facilitates Tiwi communities to have agency on preventing suicide that best meets the unique needs of the Tiwi context. This strengthens existing Tiwi leadership and governance. Suicide prevention requires an integrated response and TATS engages closely with various stakeholders to support Tiwi vision. Additionally, TATS prioritises engagement with Tiwi local services to support sustainability.
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Come on down to Wurrumiyanga Catholic Care on Monday 30th September 2024 between 4PM-7PM to help celebrate community wellbeing and show your community support.
Bring all the kids of all ages as there will be information stalls to bring positive awareness to our community. There will also be all kinds of activities including painting, damper making, smoking ceremony and freshly hunted Yinkiti (food) for the family to enjoy.
If you would like more information you can contact Catholic Care NT on (08) 8944 2000 or go to the CatholicCareNT website.
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