Marrin Weejali News and Articles

What respect looks like in mental health and drug and alcohol care

Respect is a word often used in care settings, but it means different things to different people. In mental health and drug and alcohol care, it can’t just be said. It must be shown. This is especially true when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, where cultural sensitivity and trust are essential.

The role of routine in addiction recovery and why structure matters

Routine plays a valuable role in addiction recovery because it offers stability and structure during chaos. It helps create a rhythm that makes each day more manageable, especially when motivation is low or emotions are running high. It also helps rebuild trust in yourself through consistency, small wins and simply showing up.

Talking about overdose before it’s too late

Talking about overdose can be the difference between everyone being at the next family barbecue and someone being missing forever. On Friday, August 29th, we’ll be hosting an Overdose Awareness Day in partnership with Mt Druitt TAFE and Amcal Pharmacy Emerton. It’s a conversation that matters!

National Sorry Day reflections from Marrin Weejali

On May 26, 2025, National Sorry Day, Marrin Weejali honoured the strength, resilience and healing journey of the Stolen Generations and their families. In collaboration with Deerubin Local Aboriginal Land Council and supported by The Healing Foundation, we hosted a successful event attended by over 150 people.

What does culturally safe support for addiction really mean in practice?

They say you can’t treat pain if you can’t see where it lives. Culturally safe support in addiction treatment is defined by the person receiving care, not the service delivering it. It recognises and respects a person’s cultural identity, values and lived experience, and is delivered with a conscious effort to avoid discrimination.

Our new community outreach hub, because we’re stronger together

When support is close, change feels possible. As an organisation on a mission to assist those impacted by addiction and social isolation, we offer culturally safe care that meets people where they are. Solid partnerships are foundational to our work, and our new community outreach hub is proving we’re stronger together.

Why mental health labels aren’t always the answer

A diagnosis can help make sense of what someone is going through, but it doesn’t always capture the whole picture. While greater mental health awareness is positive, the rise of self-diagnosis and online trends has blurred the line between genuine struggles and clinical conditions. That’s why mental health labels aren’t always for the best.

How yarning helps heal addiction and emotional wellbeing

Not everything that looks like a problem needs a prescription. Sometimes, the best solution is to be heard and understood. Aboriginal people can face unique challenges, and conventional addiction models often rely on labels and medication rather than cultural understanding. Often, simply yarning can help you heal.

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