Connection and Culture with Mark Bateman

21/01/2025 18 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Moorditj Minds, we sit down with Mark Bateman, the (then) Cultural Connect Manager at Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation. Mark shares insights into the vital work of Moorditj Koort in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. We delve into the intersection of culture and mental health, exploring the unique challenges and strengths of Aboriginal mental health care. Mark highlights the importance of community-led initiatives and culturally safe approaches to support mental and emotional well-being.

CoMHWA: https://comhwa.org.au/
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Phill Moncrieff is a proud Yamatji man from Gwoonwardu (Carnarvon, WA) and is CoMHWA's Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer.

CoMHWA acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar Nation who are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded on and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.