Mental Health Week - 2

Desert Pea Media is very proud to announce the sixth and final release from the 'Break It Down' project series, straight outta Walgett, NSW. This campaign was developed to create awareness and conversation about well-being and mental health for Indigenous young people in Western NSW. The program was designed to create inter-generational dialogue around community, culture and identity and to break down some of the stigmas attached to mental health.

This production was created in November 2017 via a 5 day Desert Pea Media storytelling workshop. Co-written by, and starring an incredibly talented group of young Indigenous people enrolled at Walgett Community College - with support from DPM staff, local community members and school staff.

Special thanks to Aunty Ros McGregor, Aunty Anne Dennis, and the staff at Walgett Community College for your hard work and continuing support of the DPM programs. Respect and gratitude to all the Kamileroi (Gamileraay/Gomeroi) people. Big love to all you mob, and thanks again for having us on country once again.

ICTV is proud to announce a special week of programming - in support of National Mental Health Week 2018 - from the 8th to the 14th of October.

To support the week, we’ll be having special programming every night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

A huge thank you to our major sponsors:

Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre
iTalk Studio
PAKAM – Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media
Desert Pea Media
MHACA – Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Primary Health Network (NSW)

This years’ theme is Talk, Support and Recover.

The aim of mental health week is to promote social and emotional wellbeing in the community, and to encourage people to maximise their health – and the coping capacity of communities, families and individuals – to increase mental health recovery.

ICTV, showing our way.

Part of the 'Break It Down: Community Conversations Around Mental Health' project 2017/2018. (DPM/PHN WNSW)

It’s terrifying to talk about the trauma in our lives, but that’s exactly what you have to do, in order to heal. Eliza Packham shows us that there’s huge power in saying no to shame. When Eliza heard others openly talk about their problems, she realised that she too could do the same - and she’s grown stronger because of that. Silence helps no one. Stand up, share your experiences with your mob, and encourage others to do the same. It’s the only way to beat mental illness and make the life you want for yourself.

Wati and the Ngarlis was produced by a group of delegates at the 13th Remote Indigenous Media Festival held in Umuwa, South Australia in October 2011. It provides a "Charlie's Angels' perspective on the history and current status of remote Indigenous Television.

Jacob Tiger sings this song for the UPK 5 program.
(Also titled Palya Nyinama)

This is the story about how grandma and grandpa find a way to help their grandson, Little Dingi take more responsibility for the choices he makes. Conceived, developed and shot on location at the Yarrenyty Arltere Learning Centre (YALC) in the Larapinta Valley Town Camp Alice Springs. Characters featured in the animation are soft sculptures created by the Yarrenyty Arltere Artists.

A Larapinta Valley film. Concept and Idea by Alistair Splinter

Two boys find themselves arguing over the ownership of a bike. After it becomes clear neither will give up, they go out to seek an arbiter, a man they call 'Uncle Eagle'.

Music video from Desert Lost Boys - Take me Home to Wirrimanu

It Hurts to be Me music clip by Naomi Pigram

Steven Pigram performs Nothing Really Matters in Broome.

Yolngu Magician William Gumbula from Galwin'ku in Arnhem Land shows some of his many tricks. William is keen to show off his magic to anybody if you want to make a booking, contact cdpelcho@alpa.asn.au

Djambang song by New Generation band from Milingimbi in North-East Arnhem Land, Australia. Djamband is the local name for Tamarind tree. Produced by ALPA CDP media training student Miranda Guyula.

Music clip