Kaarla Mia - Noongar culture, wellbeing and resilience in the Wheatbelt

The WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service understands that for local Aboriginal people, wellbeing is linked to culture and that celebrating and feeling connected to country, culture, family, elders and spirituality is important for holistic health. In 2008 the Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service developed the model of resilience, now called Kaarla Mia, which incorporates the warmth and sense of home and togetherness around the campfire where Noongar stories are shared and relationships are strengthened.
This film features Wheatbelt elders speaking on their country about the important connection between culture and wellbeing and how the Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service understands this and is able to provide a culturally appropriate approach to healthcare.