SEWB Gatherings
Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Gatherings are co-hosted by the University of Western Australia Transforming Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing project (TIMHWB), the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia (GDPSA), and the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA), and funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care and the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
SEWB is a holistic concept of health that recognises the centrality of strong connections to culture, community, and Country as well as the influence of social, political, and cultural determinants on health and wellbeing.
The aim of the SEWB Gatherings is to bring together SEWB network members to showcase best practice services and programs from across the country and to discuss the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SEWB policy, practice, and research. The SEWB network includes SEWB and mental health representatives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies and Aboriginal community controlled organisations (ACCOs), academics, practitioners, policy-makers, and front-line workers.
SEWB Gathering 5
October 2024 – Tarndanya (Adelaide)
Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) network members from across Australia attended the fifth Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering (SEWBG-5) to discuss SEWB for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over three days, from October 15-17 2024. SEWG-5 was held in Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, South Australia and online via Zoom. The theme for SEWBG-5 was One Health: the health of the environment, animals, and people.
The attendees to the SEWBG-5 were welcomed to Country by Ngarrindjeri Elder, Uncle Major ‘Moogie’ Sumner AM.
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SEWB Gathering 4
July 2023 – Garramilla (Darwin)
Over three days, from 31 July to 2 August 2023, SEWB network members from across Australia attended the fourth Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering (SEWBG-4).
SEWB-4 was held in Garramilla (Darwin) on Larrakia Country, Northern Territory and online via Zoom.
Day 1 of SEWBG-4 opened with a Welcome to Country by Larrakia Elder Jeaneen McLennan and smoking ceremony by Trent Lee.
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SEWB Gathering 3
September 2024 – Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country (Canberra)
The third Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering (SEWBG-3) was held over three days, from September 6-8 2022 on Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and online via Zoom.
Day 1 of SEWBG-3 opened with a Welcome to Country by Ngambri-Ngunnawal Elder, Mr Paul House.
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SEWB Gathering 2
October 2021 – Boorloo (Perth)
Over three days, attendees from across Australia attended the second Social and Emotional Wellbeing Gathering (SEWBG-2) on Whadjuk Noongar Country from October 26-28, 2021, in Perth, Western Australia.
The Welcome to Country, opening the Gathering, was conducted by Snr Mungart Yongah Traditional Owner of Swan River – Mr Nigel Wilkes together with Ms. Alice Kearing. Aunty Liz Hayden and Bigarrda Dancers with Bevan Winmar playing didgeridoo for the welcomed the attendees to Country on the 3rd day of the Gathering.
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SEWB Gathering 1
March 2021 – Boorloo (Perth)
Over two days in March 2021, delegates from across Australia attended a gathering in Perth, Western Australia to discuss social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The SEWB Gathering was hosted by the Transforming Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing Project, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, and Gayaa Dhuwi Proud Spirit Australia.
The attendees were welcomed to Country with a beautiful ceremony held by Aunty Roma Winmar, Tjalaminu Mia, Nigel Wilkes and members of the Sister Kate’s Home for Kids Aboriginal Corporation.
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