Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have shown immense strength and resilience despite the ongoing impacts of colonisation, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
We understand that suicide rates within our communities are significantly higher than the Australian average, and this deeply affects our families and communities.
Culture Care Connect (CCC) is a program that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in metropolitan Adelaide.
We believe in the importance of self-determination and community control, and we work closely with communities to address the unique needs and priorities of our people.
How we can help
- Providing culturally safe support: We offer aftercare services for individuals who have attempted suicide or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as support for families impacted by suicide.
- Improving access to care: We work to remove barriers to accessing culturally appropriate mental health services and support.
- Building strong communities: We collaborate with communities to establish suicide prevention networks, raise awareness about mental health, and promote early intervention strategies.
Who we can help through Culture Care Connect
- Individuals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing suicidal thoughts or recovering from a suicide attempt.
- Families: Families impacted by suicide.
- Communities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in metropolitan Adelaide.
Culture Care Connect is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create a brighter future for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in metropolitan Adelaide.
If you or your family would benefit from this program, Nunkuwarrin Yunti are here for you. If you’d like to have a yarn or learn more you can:
- Fill out the referral form and email to ccc@nunku.org.au
- Call 08 8406 1600
- Email ccc@nunku.org.au
- Come have a yarn with us at one of our locations.
Culture Care Connect is funded by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
Related Resources
2025 Culture Care Connect Referral Form
Culture Care Connect (CCC) is all about supporting strong minds for our mob and preventing suicide. Through CCC we support people who are struggling with their ...moremental health, families after a suicide and communities.
