Interrelate

NAIDOC Week began yesterday, and it’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

At Interrelate we respect the traditional owners of the lands that our team works on to support the relationships and wellbeing of all our clients. We are proud and thankful for the relationships that we have with all of our First Nations team members. Brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles that teach and support Interrelate, whether in helping bridge community boundaries, giving insights on better ways to support First Nations people, or working directly as counsellors, mediators, or client experience.

We’re going to be out and about for NAIDOC, and bigger than ever before. We’re hosting or joining nearly 20 events across New South Wales, planning morning teas, setting up stalls and making activities for the young ones. If you get out to an event, tag us in it and let us know what's happening, and keep an eye on our Instagram story to get live updates.

More than the activities and fun, we’re here to listen and learn, so if you see us around, come up and have a yarn with us!

We are honoured to be the recipient of 's 2023 Game Changer Grant and are excited by the space this provides us to reimagine menstruation education as we explore creative ways of reducing stigma to create a truly positive, immersive menstrual education experience for our young people. Our plan is to bring together a wide mix of innovative thinkers for series of 'Think Tanks' so together we can rethink and revolutionise menstruation education that empowers our youth at such a critical time of their development.

Our thanks to Modibodi for recognising the potential of our proposed project and we look forward to working alongside Modibodi and fellow recipient Règles Élémentaires.

https://www.modibodi.com/

How many serves of fruit and veg do you get in a day?

Ideas for looking after YOU!

Switch off for self-care.

A reminder about the Australian Institute of Family Studies request for feedback around separation.

If you have you separated from your partner or spouse in the past 5 years or are currently going through one, please share your experience in their anonymous survey. The 30-minute survey closes end of January and by participating you will go into a random draw to win 1 of 5, $100 grocery vouchers.

Your feedback is important with your contribution helping to making the process of separation easier for all.

Take the survey today: https://aifs.gov.au/frsp-adults

Smile 😊

We wish you and your loved ones a very merry everything this holiday season.

Our offices will be closed from 5pm, Friday 22 December and will reopen 9am Tuesday, 2 January.

Normal hours will apply for our Children's Contact Service until Sunday, 24 December. Please check the locations section of our website for your local centre's hours.

For crisis support during this time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We hope you stay safe and look after one another. See you in 2024!

Creativity comes in many forms, including physical activity! If painting or pottery doesn't do it for you, surfing, rock climbing or martial arts could be more your speed.

We've been asked by the Australian Institute of Family Studies to help them attain feedback around separation.

Have you separated from your partner or spouse in the past 5 years, or are you going through a separation? We invite you to share your experiences in our anonymous survey. Your feedback will contribute to making the process easier for families going through a separation. By taking the time to share your thoughts in our 30-minute survey, you will go into a random draw to win 1 of 5, $100 grocery vouchers.

Take the survey today:
https://aifs.gov.au/frsp-adults

Grab some H2O and let's go! It's time for a little

Time for a little self-care Sunday!

Self-care - it starts with you 😘

Disconnect to connect! Take care of your wellbeing needs this Sunday with a little time a way from the phone and other devices. Try 30 minutes to start (who knows you may just like it!).

This is your reminder to take time to care for you.

Brightening up our Monday with a splash of colour from last week's Coastal Twist Festival.

Thanks to our friends at Coastal Twist Festival for a memorable week of celebrations, fun, and conversation supporting art and culture in the Rainbow community.

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

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When someone you love is struggling, you don't need to have all the answers - sometimes just being there in silence is enough.

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Tricky Talks for curious kids!

Click the link for more information on our family approach to puberty education - https://bit.ly/3myB7Nu

Strategies for self-care - follow for more tips on looking after you and your relationships!

This year's theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is ‘Little Voices, Loud Futures.’ We're celebrating the bright futures of our children and the power of their voices to shape a better nation.

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman in the Northern Rivers Region, and would like to improve your wellbeing - The Dillybag program is for you!

The Dillybag wellbeing program addresses trauma and healing through culturally led, and designed services. It helps you to work through generational trauma and build on your self-esteem, healing, and growth.

The program is community focused and can be tailored to the community needs in your area.

If you are interested or know someone who might be - please reach out to our First Nations Community Development Workers on (02) 6623 2738.
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Do this 1 quick thing every day to get more joy out of your life!
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Would you be comfortable having "the talk" with your child today?

Tell us in the comments below where you're at with these conversations and join us on our mission to make those talks - less tricky!

Head to - https://bit.ly/3myB7Nu - for info on our Tricky Talk Family Evening Sessions.