Yarn SMART - Online First Nations

Our program is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and experiences faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, honouring culture, country, community and connection while offering evidence-based tools and resources for personal growth and transformation.

 

The program acknowledges and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wisdom, thinking, doing and being.

The program understands and responds to the ongoing impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma..

Our program is grounded in scientifically validated methods, including clinical stages of yarning, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies. By incorporating these evidence-based practices into a culturally relevant framework, we empower participants with effective tools to address addiction, manage cravings, develop coping skills, and make positive life changes.

The program highly values self-determination and is flexible with Trainees encouraged to further adapt to local cultural, community or individual context.

 

The program is holistic and recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait wellbeing and healing has many components.