Healing through culture: Aboriginal young people's experiences of social and emotional wellbeing impacts of cultural strengthening programs

Home > Cultural Strengthening > Healing through culture: Aboriginal young people's experiences of social and emotional wellbeing impacts of cultural strengthening programs

About this journal article:

Drawing on the experiences of young people involved in VACCA’s Narrun Yana art collective, this article explores how cultural strengthening programs support social and emotional wellbeing. It shows how participation can strengthen connection to community and culture, build resilience, and encourage young people to seek support when needed. 

  • Year: 2024 
  • Authors: Carlina Black, Margarita Frederico and Muriel Bamblett 
  • Organisations: La Trobe University and VACCA 
  • Journal: Child Abuse & Neglect 

Available format:  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material. To listen to our Acknowledgement of Country, click here.