The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre is a culturally safe place for healing and hope for First Nations peoples of all ages.

The Centre recognises cultural connections to family, land, lore and language, and is funded by the Australian Government and SA Health.

The Centre is currently delivering services through outreach.

To learn more about the Centre or access services contact:

For immediate help in an emergency or if you are in danger always call Triple Zero (000).

Other yarning contacts

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre phone (08) 8448 9100.  Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is a free service, open 7 days a week 24 hours a day

Other yarning contacts are also available. 

Other support resources

Model of Care and Philosophy of Care

Extensive consultation was undertaken with First Nations communities across South Australia who have informed the Centre’s holistic model of care and philosophy of care which will ensure culturally responsive supports to Aboriginal people experiencing hardship, trauma and distress. 

All healthcare professionals in the Centre will follow the Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration (PDF 2.1MB) – which supports Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention.

Information for healthcare professionals

Evidence shows that connecting to Country, culture and spirituality is essential for the healing of First Nations peoples’ positive social and emotional wellbeing.

To learn more about the significance of Country, culture and spirituality for First Nations healing, visit:

For more information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Aboriginal Mental Health Strategy and Planning team via email: health.AboriginalMentalHealth@sa.gov.au 

First Nations, and First Nations peoples are referenced interchangeably throughout this website, which also means Aboriginal, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and/or indigenous peoples.