We Al-li is providing culturally informed-trauma integrated workshops in Tennant Creek and is planning to visit communities across the Barkly.

The programs, which are free and open to all community members, are for health, sharing culture and regenerating the spirit.

The method melds western theory with Aboriginal healing processes including the ancient practice of Dadirri (a word from the Daly River area for the Australia-wide concept of deep listening and mindfulness).

The workshops focus on healing to address family and community violence, grief, loss, substance abuse, and more.

It also offers the community and non-professionals the skills to deliver tailor made workshops to suit their situation.

We-al-li Trauma therapist Judy Kaye, is based in Tennant Creek, and has been delivering tailor-made, culturally-informed trauma integrated care, in the local context for over 25 years.

The program started in January 2021 and over 82 participants have attended from the Tennant Creek Community, including Anyinginyi staff, Red Cross, Indy Kindi, Moriarty Foundation, Connected Beginnings, Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge, Bradaag, CatholicCare NT, and The NT Departments of Education, Territory Families and Housing, and many others.

We Al-li can tailor its two-three day workshops to meet available timeframes of services or community, leading to tangible action and experiential learning practices.

If you wish to get involved or hear more about We Al-li and Trauma Informed Care contact David Ryan at david.ryan@wealli. com.au or call 0499 993 413.

This article appeared in Tennant & District Times, 29 July 2022.