
Bek Martin
Growing Deadly Brains Project Coordinator
Yiliyapinya
1:45
Yarning Circles
A: Growing Deadly Brains: Join this yarn to hear about the Growing Deadly Brains program, a First Nations-led initiative that weaves ancient cultural knowledge and neuroscience, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bubs and little ones, their families and communities to thrive. We'll sit with how our brains are shaped by relationship, Country and kinship, and turn toward the hope carried in healing - the brain's ability to change and grow at any age.
Rhi Parsons, Growing Deadly Brains Project Manager, Yiliyapinya
Bek Martin, Growing Deadly Brains Project Coordinator, Yiliyapinya
B: Therapeutic Weaving Wānanga: Join Te Rau Ora as they facilitate a weaving activity that explores traditional weaving as a therapeutic practice for individuals and communities impacted by trauma. This provides a culturally grounded space for connection, reflection, and healing.
C: Youth-led yarn: A youth-led space for open, honest conversation where First Nations young people share their lived experiences, priorities and ideas for improving mental health and wellbeing supports. Listen, reflect and engage in dialogue guided by young leaders shaping what culturally safe and relevant services should look like in practice.
First Nations Youth Advisory Council Members, Headspace
D: Everyone Heard, Seen and Valued: Join the National Wellbeing Alliance as they share practical examples of sustained impact and meaningful partnerships to create safe spaces for our young people.
Bianca Cook, Executive of Community Engagement, Facilitator, National Wellbeing Alliance
1.30
Yarning circles
A: Growing Deadly Brains: Join this yarn to hear about the Growing Deadly Brains program, a First Nations-led initiative that weaves ancient cultural knowledge and neuroscience, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bubs and little ones, their families and communities to thrive. We'll sit with how our brains are shaped by relationship, Country and kinship, and turn toward the hope carried in healing - the brain's ability to change and grow at any age.
Rhi Parsons, Growing Deadly Brains Project Manager, Yiliyapinya
Bek Martin, Growing Deadly Brains Project Coordinator, Yiliyapinya
B: Therapeutic Weaving Wānanga: Join Te Rau Ora as they facilitate a weaving activity that explores traditional weaving as a therapeutic practice for individuals and communities impacted by trauma. This provides a culturally grounded space for connection, reflection, and healing.
C: Youth-led yarn: A youth-led space for open, honest conversation where First Nations young people share their lived experiences, priorities and ideas for improving mental health and wellbeing supports. Listen, reflect and engage in dialogue guided by young leaders shaping what culturally safe and relevant services should look like in practice.
First Nations Youth Advisory Council Members, Headspace
D: Everyone Heard, Seen and Valued: Join the National Wellbeing Alliance as they share practical examples of sustained impact and meaningful partnerships to create safe spaces for our young people.
Bianca Cook, Executive of Community Engagement, Facilitator, National Wellbeing Alliance