Indigenous Wellbeing Course
Meet the Indigenous Wellbeing Course
Meet the Indigenous Wellbeing Course
This 8-week course aims to empower Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults through teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Indigenous Wellbeing Course aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with information and treatment in a manner that is respectful, dignified and minimises feelings of shame. The lessons are completed online and offers support from a trained mental health professional throughout the course. You can choose to receive weekly therapist support during the course, or you can choose to contact us when you need to.
Key details
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Online, self-paced with optional weekly therapist check-ins
Support: You can choose to receive weekly therapist support during the course, or you can choose to contact us when you need to
Who it's for: Indigenous adults aged 18+ experiencing symptoms of low mood, anxiety, or stress
How to start: Complete our free, online psychological assessment to enrol
Is this for you?
The Indigenous Wellbeing Course is recommended for people who:
Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 18 years and older
Are Australian residents.
Experience symptoms of low mood, depression, stress, social anxiety, panic attacks or excessive worry.
Have at least four hours a week to spend working on the course and practising the skills.
The Indigenous Wellbeing Course is NOT suitable for people who:
Are currently suicidal - Get urgent help
Are not Australian residents
If you have very severe symptoms we strongly recommend that you see a GP and a psychologist and/or psychiatrist for assessment and treatment.
We recommend discussing this course with your GP or other health professionals to ensure it's the right fit for you. Your GP can provide guidance and help you make an informed decision. You can also begin by completing our online assessment, which offers insights to support your conversation with them.
What you'll learn
How to recognise the cycle of symptoms involved in anxiety and depression
How to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
How to recognise and manage physical symptoms of anxiety and depression
How to gain confidence by learning to safely confront things you have been avoiding
Stories of how other Indigenous Australians have recovered
How to stay well once the course has finished
Speak with one of our therapists to discuss your assessment results and provide recommendations for treatment.
Start your journey with the Indigenous Wellbeing Course
Join over 250,000 Australians in taking control of your mental health today.
Completing the online assessment is an important first step to understanding your mental health and finding a path to recovery. It's quick, easy, and could be the beginning of a significant improvement in your wellbeing.
