Culturally grounded SEWB support for young people and families — including those away at boarding school from the Outer Islands.
About This Programme
Wellbeing grounded in culture
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Cultural Program is funded by the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network. This is a new program that commenced in August 2023.
Torres Health will provide culturally appropriate Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) services to young people and their families, including enhancing SEWB linkage, access and support to those young people at boarding school from the Outer Islands of the Torres Strait Islands.
Services Provided
What SEWB Delivers
Services provided by Torres Health SEWB service will include group cultural activities, ad hoc counselling, support through referrals and support linkages as well as health education / promotion programs to families, community and other service providers. The key focus will be on SEWB health education and supports through a cultural focus.
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Our Model of Care
Culture at the foundation of care
