Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Balit Durn Durn ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [“Connection is Prevention”: New Campaign Encourages Conversations to Prevent Suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/connection-is-prevention-new-campaign-encourages-conversations-to-prevent-suicide-in-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities/) - Content warning: The following article contains discussion on suicide which may be distressing to readers. Every year, suicide leaves a profound impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and Communities. Grief, worry, and trauma can linger, affecting connection to Culture, Country, and Community—the very things that hold our people strong. A new suicide prevention campaign, “Connection is Prevention: Just - [For Our Children and Families - Call for Action](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/for-our-children-and-families-call-for-action/) - Balit Durn Durn Centre vision for our children and families Balit Durn Durn Centre’s (The Centre) vision is that our children grow up physically, emotionally, spiritually and culturally strong, live in safe and caring environments within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to all children and young people to - [FIRST DESIGN RETREAT FOR REC. 33.4 FROM VIC’S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM ROYAL COMMISSION](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/first-design-retreat-for-rec-33-4-from-vics-mental-health-system-royal-commission/) - We gathered Community leaders and knowledge holders to co-design an intensive social and emotional wellbeing service model for infants, children, and families. - [The Centre's Response to Compulsory Treatment and Assessment](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/the-centres-response-to-compulsory-treatment-and-assessment/) - Balit Durn Durn Centre Response_Compulsory Treatment_FINALDownload - [The Centre's Submission into the National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/the-centres-submission-into-the-national-stigma-and-discrimination-reduction-strategy/) - Balit Durn Durn Centre Submission_National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy_FINALDownload - [Balit Durn Durn Submission into Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/submission-into-youth-justice-and-child-wellbeing-reform-across-australia/) - VACCHO and the Balit Durn Durn Centre submitted a response to the Human Rights Commission's call for Youth Justice reform across Australia. Some key recommendations we made in the submission include: Invest in early years and families to reduce the number of children in Out of Home CareEnsure ongoing connection to Culture, Community and Aboriginal The Balit Durn Durn Centre's - [LAUNCHING THE BALIT DURN DURN CENTRE](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/launching-the-balit-durn-durn-centre/) - The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) was honoured to launch the Balit Durn Durn Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing at Federation Square yesterday. ## Pages - [Balit Durn Durn](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/) - Balit Durn Durn comes from the Wurundjeri / Woiwurrung language and means Strong Brain, Mind, Intellect and Sense of Self. Permission to use Balit Durn Durn was provided by Wurunjderi Traditional Owners. - [Vision & Purpose](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/vision-purpose/) - To embed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing model within the mental health sector, services are culturally safe, ensuring that there isn’t a wrong door for Aboriginal people to access support and services which will assist in their healing and recovery. - [Vacancies](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/vacancies/) - The Balit Durn Durn Centre will expand to employ motivated and dedicated workforce with diverse knowledge, skills and professional ability than align with our principles. - [Upcoming Events](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/upcoming-events/) - The Victorian Government is currently consulting on a variety of the mental health reforms via the Engage Victoria website. - [Social and Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is a complex, multidimensional concept encompassing connections to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community (Social Health Reference Group, 2004). - [Scholarships](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/scholarships/) - The Balit Durn Durn Centre is committed to ensuring that our Community can access culturally safe services and supports to help in their healing. - [Press Statements](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/press-statements/) - The Balit Durn Durn Centre is an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research. - [Advisory Councils](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/advisory-councils/) - The Centre is first and foremost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. The work of the Centre will be guided by two key bodies. These are the Community Advisory Council and the Cultural and Clinical Advisory Council. - [Balit Durn Durn Report](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/balit-durn-durn-report/) - This Report also builds on the Commission’s Interim Report which contains several priority recommendations that address immediate needs and lay the foundations for a new approach to mental health following changes to the current mental health system. - [Reports & Research](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/reports-research/) - The Balit Durn Durn Centre builds upon the wisdom, experience and expertise of Victoria’s Aboriginal communities that support Aboriginal SEWB and the key policies and strategies that aim to advance the self-determination of Aboriginal people and their communities. - [Resources and Training](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/resources-and-training/) - We have provided training opportunities to those that work in Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing to strengthen cultural safety and build cultural awareness across the sector. In the 2021-2022 we hosted training to over 100 workers that support Aboriginal people to be trained in the following programs: - [Our Story](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/our-story/) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is a complex, multidimensional concept encompassing connections to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community (Social Health Reference Group, 2004). - [Latest News & Events](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/latest-news-events/) - Launching the Balit Durn Durn Centre. The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) was honoured to launch the Balit Durn Durn Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing at Federation Square. - [Contact Us](https://www.balitdurndurncentre.org.au/contact-us/) - First name: Last Name: Email: Phone: Company/org: Comment/query: