Short-Term Indigenous Mental Health Programs

This Cultural Immersion Gathering invites Aboriginal people to come together on Whadjuk Noongar Country for a day of connection, learning, and shared experience at Kaarta-Gar-up (Kings Park).

The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, grounding the gathering in respect for Country, ancestors, and living culture. Participants will then take part in a guided walk on Country, yarning about Noongar history, language, seasonal knowledge, bush tucker, and the cultural stories held within the landscape.

Throughout the day there will be hands-on cultural activities, including damper making, boomerang throwing, and a cultural dance and didgeridoo performance, creating space for learning, sharing, and connection across generations.

Lunch will be shared together at the Wildflower Pavilion, catered by Goolamwiin, followed by a yarning circle and reflection, offering time to reflect, ask questions, and strengthen connections with Country and community before closing the day in a respectful way. Taking place on the last Friday of each month.

Next tour date:  27 February 2026

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Kaarta-Gar-up (Kings Park), WA

Deadly Thinking is a nationally recognised social and emotional wellbeing and suicide-prevention program created by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Delivered in partnership by Richmind WA and Indigenous Consulting Group, the program offers a culturally safe space to come together, yarn, and strengthen wellbeing.

Workshops are led by Aboriginal facilitators and held in small groups to ensure everyone feels safe and supported. Through yarning, cultural sharing, storytelling, and creative activities, participants build connection, understanding, and practical skills for social and emotional wellbeing, with respect for women’s and men’s business. Deadly Thinking explores mental health through a cultural lens, helping people understand stress, anxiety, and trauma in ways that reconnect people to culture, community, and each other.

Infinite Wirrin Healing is a one-day, culturally grounded program focused specifically on addiction, recovery, and the ripple effects on people, families, and workplaces.

Delivered through lived experience, Indigenous perspectives, and practical tools, this program creates honest, respectful conversations about addiction – replacing stigma with understanding, and helplessness with clear, supportive action.

Come along, share stories, and grow strong together.

When: Monday 23 February 2026 – weekly

Where: Richmind WA Cannington Office, 29 Manning Road, Cannington

Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Join us to connect, create, and heal together. This program supports emotional, spiritual, social, and mental wellbeing through fun and creative group activities. You’ll be welcomed into a safe, supportive space where everyone belongs, friendships can grow, and pathways to support services can be gently opened, especially for those who may feel isolated or disconnected.

The program is led by respected Aboriginal artist Lesley Murray, a long-time WA resident and Hall of Fame Inductee, from the Anaiwan Nation in Northern NSW. She is joined by Richmind WA’s Moorditj Djerpin Wirrin Team. Together, they guide the program with strong Aboriginal values, cultural knowledge, and a focus on collective healing.

Lesley brings powerful lived experience to her work. After recovering from strokes, she used art to reconnect with her culture and support her own healing journey. Through sharing creativity, story, and culture, she inspires others to strengthen their wellbeing, confidence, and connection to community.

When: Every second Thursday from 19 February 2026 – 25 June 2026

Time: Morning sessions 9:30 – 11:30am, Afternoon sessions 1-3pm.

Where: Yokine Community Centre – 287 McDonald St, Yokine

This service is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the PHN Program and commissioned by WA Primary Health Alliance.

The Moorditj Djerpin Wirrin Outreach Team supports Aboriginal community members experiencing mental health challenges and/or alcohol and other drug issues through timely, responsive intervention and practical support.

Our team provides rapid outreach, meeting people where they are to offer immediate support during times of need. We work in culturally safe ways to ensure community members feel respected, listened to, and supported.

We assist with advocacy, crisis response, and connection to the right services, helping individuals and families navigate systems and access appropriate care without delay.

Our focus is on early support, strong service coordination, and ongoing connection, supporting Aboriginal community members and their families to stabilise, stay connected to community, and move forward in a way that works for them.