Marrin Weejali News and Articles

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.

Setting small, achievable goals for a healthier mind, body and spirit

Have you ever felt ready to break free from what’s been holding you back and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you? New Year is an opportunity to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. If you’re ready for a different future, it starts with setting small, achievable goals that uplift your mind, body and spirit.

A safe and healthy holiday season for you and your family

The holiday season is a time to reconnect with loved ones and reflect on the year gone by. While it’s often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” it can also bring stress, temptation and challenges. However, you can approach Christmastime with strength, stay safe and look forward to a happy and healthy 2025.

The universal struggle of addiction

Addiction is a universal struggle that can touch all walks of life. It doesn’t stop at the individual; it affects families, disrupts communities and leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved. But no matter how widespread the impact, there is hope and help available for anyone ready to take that first step towards recovery.

Talking about mental health with courage

Too many lives are lost in silence. Mental health is essential to our overall wellbeing, yet it often goes unspoken, but these conversations are vital to healing. This month, Marrin Weejali joins the national effort to break the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month, by talking about it with courage.

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