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our health in our hands social & emotional wellbeing introduction < sewb counsellor reference documents regional centre mental health services link-up death & dying introduction In 1836, just two years after South Australia was founded as a 'free colony' unlike the penal settlements of New South Wales or Van Dieman's Land, the Governor issued a proclamation promising to protect Aborigines 'who are to be considered as much under the safeguard of the law as the Colonists themselves, and equally entitled to the Privileges of British Subjects'. In the same proclamation the Governor also said he would promote 'their conversion to the Christian faith'. (Gale, F., 1964: 64, in Bringing Them Home, Ch.8) Since proclamation in 1836, governments introduced a range of laws to address 'issues' regarding Aboriginal people. The laws resulted in the removal of hundreds of Aboriginal children from their families, traumatising many generations. Its effects are still impacting on the community today. (Nunkuwarrin Yunti) Pangula Mannamurna provides a Bringing Them Home (BTH) social and emotional well-being counselling service in conjunction with other service providers, relevant agencies and key players. The BTH Program seeks to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities affected by past policies of forced removal of children, through a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to mental health service provision. Clients referred by Link Up Services are an important target group for this project. Back to Top Page last updated on 16 June 2006. http://www.pangula.org.au/sewb.html