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Social Emotional Wellbeing Explained

Social & Emotional Wellbeing Explained

Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SECWB) always considers health as holistic. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of wellbeing differ in many ways to Western concepts of mental health. Strengthening wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples involved connection to spirituality and ancestors; mind; body; family; culture; community and Country.

INDIGENOUS ALL-STARS: BEYOND THE GAME. STRENGTHENING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & CULTURAL WELLBEING THROUGH SPORT

Access a report capturing reflections on the AFL's Indigenous All-Stars Game and how it supports players' social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing, pride in identity, and connections to community and Culture. 

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WHAT IS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL & CULTURAL WELLBEING

Social, Emotional and Cultural Wellbeing (SECWB) is the foundation of physical and mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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9 PRINCIPLES OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH THAT INFORM SECWB

Social, Emotional and Cultural Wellbeing (SECWB) is informed by  the Nine Guiding Principles of Indigenous Health.  

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HOW CONNECTION TO CULTURE AND COUNTRY PROTECTS WELLBEING

The AFL’s Social, Emotional and Cultural Wellbeing model recognises the crucial role that connection to Culture and Country plays in the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players.

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HOW TO USE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL WELLBEING TO PROMOTE STRENGTH

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, it is acknowledged that strengthening connections to community, land, ceremony, families and cultural knowledge and practice are all important to wellbeing.

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WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL WELLBEING

The Social, Emotional, and Cultural Wellbeing Model highlights the importance of maintaining balance across the seven segments to protect and promote wellbeing. 

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INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY FOR PLAYERS ON AFL’S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL WHEEL

The Social, Emotional, and Cultural Wellbeing Model highlights the importance of maintaining balance across the seven segments to protect and promote wellbeing.

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