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WELCOME TO THE KALUMBURU ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Health And Mental Support

Support for your mind, spirit, and heart.

Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation is committed to supporting the health, healing, and overall wellbeing of our people through care, connection, and community support. We recognise the importance of both physical and mental health in building a strong and thriving community.

Through community programs, cultural activities, and local support services, we encourage healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing, and access to care for individuals and families. We believe healing is strengthened through connection to culture, Country, family, and community.

Need to talk right now? Call 13YARN (13 92 76) — free, confidential support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, available 24/7.

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to listen. You don’t need to have it figured out to reach out. We offer one-on-one conversations with a trusted community worker.

Sometimes the hardest step is the first one — and that’s okay. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, struggling with grief, or just not feeling like yourself, your feelings are valid and support is available.

Our team understands the importance of culture, community, and trust. You’ll be met with care, no judgement, and complete confidentiality. Healing looks different for everyone, and we’ll walk alongside you at your own pace.

Need to talk? Reach out anytime.

Need to talk? Reach out anytime. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call 000

If you’re in crisis or need to speak with someone right now, these free and confidential services are available 24/7:

  • 13YARN — Call 13 92 76 — Confidential crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, for our people. Visit 13yarn.org.au
  • Brother to Brother — Call 1800435 799 — 24-hour crisis and counseling line for Indigenous men.
  • School Psychology Service — Call 0477 762 798 — Kimberly Education Region (Department of Education). Services the East Kimberley College through the Kalumburu Remote Community School. Open Monday – Thursday and every 2nd Friday
  • Lifeline — Call 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians. Visit lifeline.org.au
  • Beyond Blue — Call 1300 22 4636 — Support for anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing, available any time. Visit beyondblue.org.au

You are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

Resources you should consider using.

This resource hub has been developed through a collaboration between people with lived experience of mental health conditions and professionals who support individuals on their recovery journeys.
Learn
  • WA Recovery College – offers free courses and learning opportunities that build mental health, wellbeing, resilience and personal development skills through shared learning, lived experiences and community connection.

Connect

  • Stay Strong App | Stay Strong – a culturally informed mental health and wellbeing tool designed to support First Nations Australians by helping users identify strengths, address worries, set personal goals and develop wellbeing plans through a strengths-based approach.
  • Finding North – provides accessible mental health information, personal stories and support pathways to help people understand mental health challenges, navigate available services and find hope, recovery and connection for themselves or those they care about.
  • Mind – WellMob – provides culturally relevant mental health and wellbeing information, tools and support resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, covering topics such as emotional wellbeing, stress, worries, suicide prevention and maintaining a strong mind.

Physical Health Care

Physical health care focuses on maintaining wellbeing through regular check-ups, healthy lifestyle choices, prevention, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals and families.

Mental Wellbeing Support

Mental wellbeing support helps individuals manage stress, emotions, and challenges through counselling, community care, cultural connection, and ongoing compassionate support.

Cultural Healing Connection

Cultural healing connection strengthens wellbeing by linking people to Country, Elders, traditions, language, and community practices that support identity, strength, and recovery.

Accessible Health Services

Accessible health services ensure community members can easily reach medical care, support programs, treatment, and resources for improved overall wellbeing.

Safe Community Environment

Safe community environment promotes respect, protection, wellbeing, and trust, ensuring everyone feels secure, supported, and valued within the community.

Community Events at Kalumburu

13th August

Directors Meeting

The board comes together to discuss key decisions, community priorities, and the ongoing work supporting the Kalumburu community…

23rd August - 6th Sep

Airstrip Closed

Kalumburu Airstrip will be temporarily closed for resealing and repair works, with updates to follow on the reopening date…

24th August - 26th August

CommBank in Community

Commonwealth Bank will be visiting the community to provide banking support services, helping community members with their financial needs…

15th August

Kalumburu Day

Honours the founding of our community by the missionaries in 1901, celebrating our history, culture, and journey that has shaped Kalumburu…

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    Acknowledgement Of Country

    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Wunambal and Guini peoples of this land (Kalumburu). We pay our respects to Elders past and present and honour the stories, culture and connection to Country that continue through generations.

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