Social Emotional WellBeing (SEWB)
At AMSANT, we have a dedicated team that specialises in the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What is SEWB?
SEWB is a holistic definition of health and wellbeing. It recognises the importance of social, emotional, spiritual, historical, political, and cultural factors that influence a person’s overall wellbeing, resilience, and strengths.
What does the SEWB team do?
The SEWB team at AMSANT supports workers in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services to build their understanding and practice of SEWB.
We aim to enhance the delivery of holistic healthcare services to Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory through the provision of Clinical Supervision and a range of workforce supports delivered by the Workforce Development Support Unit (WDSU).
The SEWB team also collaborates with AMSANT members to jointly implement a range of suicide prevention projects that aim to build SEWB among First Nations communities to reduce self-harm and suicide.
Workforce Development Support Unit (WDSU)
Our Workforce Development Support Unit works closely as a part of the greater SEWB team to tailor and deliver training workshops, forums, and holistic support for organisations across the NT, whether it’s big or small, regional, or remote. Training currently offered and in development includes case notes and management; domestic, family and sexual violence; leadership, coaching and mentoring; yarning, data and reflective practice; and narrative practice.
Currently, training workshops available through the unit include:
- Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Practice
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
- SEWB and Self-Care
- Case Notes and Case Management
- Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence and
- Narrative Practice.
Clinical Supervision
As part of the SEWB team’s services, we offer Clinical Support and Supervision to enable healthcare workers to feel strong and confident, and culturally responsive as they carry out their roles working throughout the regions of the NT.
Suicide Prevention Projects
Our Suicide Prevention Projects bring together key streams of suicide prevention strategy, planning, policy, and coordination, including awareness raising, early intervention, aftercare, and postvention services.
The suicide prevention projects team works to reduce self-harm and suicide among First Nations people with an Aboriginal-led, strengths-based, and holistic approach that strengthens SEWB for individuals, families, and communities.
Ongoing Support
We offer ongoing support to our member services, including health workers, AOD workers, and other professionals who work with Aboriginal communities to provide guidance on SEWB best practices, trauma-informed practice, and professional development and support.
The SEWB team also supports AMSANT’s dedicated Policy, Research, and Advocacy team that plays a key role in developing and promoting evidence-based policy in Aboriginal health.
Contact AMSANT to learn more about how the SEWB team can help your organisation.
SEWB team
Erin Lew Fatt
Deputy CEO & Acting SEWB Manager
Robert Randall
Clinical Supervisor (AHP)
(Engagement Lead Central Australia)
Ngarla Kunoth-Monks
SEWB Facilitator
(Engagement Lead Barkly)
Daniel Fejo
SEWB Facilitator
Dana McDonald
SEWB Postvention Member Support Coordinator
