Lowitja Learning Summit: Self-care for Mob – Fill your cup first

Presented by WellMob, this was a powerful, mob-led session packed with tools, tips, and digital resources designed by mob, for mob – because looking after our social and emotional wellbeing means we can better support our communities. 

Learning outcomes: 

• Explore and learn how to navigate and use the deadly WellMob website to uncover practical tools that can boost your own wellbeing and how to use digital resources in your work practice to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander client’s social and emotional wellbeing.  
• Discover digital resources available on the WellMob website for managers and supervisors to champion workplace wellbeing and explore resources to help our non-Indigenous colleagues become strong, respectful allies. 

When we care for ourselves and each other, we build a stronger, healthier workforce.

You can’t pour from an empty cup so let’s learn to fill our cups together. 

Presenters:

Tiarnee Schafer is a proud Kalkadoon woman from Mt Isa, Queensland, is a psychologist and works part time with the WellMob team. Tiarnee is dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to services can be limited. In her work with the WellMob team, Tiarnee has a strong commitment to promoting digital tools that foster social and emotional wellbeing. She is passionate about empowering both Indigenous and non-Indigenous health professionals to integrate these tools effectively and respectfully, ensuring they align with Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing. Through her work, Tiarnee brings together aspects of the social and emotional wellbeing framework as well as and evidence-based practices to enhance wellbeing support and make these vital resources accessible to those who need them most. 

Angela Sheridan is a proud Wiradjuri woman from south-central New South Wales, raised on Widjabul Wyabul country in the Bundjalung Nation. She brings a strong grassroots perspective and lived experience to her work in Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing. Angela plays a key role in the WellMob project as a Project Officer, contributing to the development and promotion of culturally safe digital resources. Her work supports workforce development and community engagement, with a focus on holistic wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This event was open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members of Lowitja Institute only. Not a Member yet? Join our vibrant Members Community by applying here.