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Listen " Healing Together: Strengthening Communities with Jon Blurton of Indigo Junction"
Episode Synopsis
CW: This episode discusses suicide and domestic violence.
In this powerful episode, Jon Blurton, from the Strong Father's program at Indigo Junction, shares his insights on the vital work being done to support mental health in Aboriginal and wider communities. Phill and Jon discuss the importance of culturally reflective support services, the role of connection to Land and Culture in healing, and the value of community collaboration. From tackling mental health issues to empowering individuals through initiatives like the Strong Fathers program, Jon highlights how fostering respect, belonging, and conversation can help break cycles of trauma and build stronger, more connected communities.
CoMHWA: https://comhwa.org.au/
Lifeline: 13 11 14
13 YARN: 13 92 76
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.
In this powerful episode, Jon Blurton, from the Strong Father's program at Indigo Junction, shares his insights on the vital work being done to support mental health in Aboriginal and wider communities. Phill and Jon discuss the importance of culturally reflective support services, the role of connection to Land and Culture in healing, and the value of community collaboration. From tackling mental health issues to empowering individuals through initiatives like the Strong Fathers program, Jon highlights how fostering respect, belonging, and conversation can help break cycles of trauma and build stronger, more connected communities.
CoMHWA: https://comhwa.org.au/
Lifeline: 13 11 14
13 YARN: 13 92 76
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.
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