Mental Health Week - 4

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

Life can be difficult in remote, rural towns, with kids looking for some kind of direction. Life can also be beautiful, with winding rivers and unparalleled nature. Payten Thorne is honest about her experiences and struggles navigating this world, and gives us insight into the way that she keeps her head above water when life becomes too overwhelming. With a pen or a camera in hand, Payten captures the magic of her town, and uses this constructive habit to channel those feelings into creation. Wise beyond her years, Payten can teach us a lot about how to stay positive and get to where you need to go.

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.

The Wello Crew is a group of incredible, young First Nations artists from Wellington, NSW.

The group has evolved from a storytelling project involving local elders from Wellington, funded by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and facilitated/directed by charity organisation, Desert Pea Media.

This new track Bringin It Back is a celebration of culture, history, and a conversation about supporting each other and breaking down stigmas attached to mental health in Indigenous communities.

For more info visit - www.desertpeamedia.com

Desert Pea Media is very proud to announce the third release from the 'Break It Down' project series, straight outta Condobolin, 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.

'How Ya Feelin' was created in February 2018 via a 5 day Desert Pea Media storytelling workshop. Co-written by, and starring an incredibly talented group of young Indigenous people in Condobbolin, NSW - with support from DPM staff and local community members and service providers.

Special thanks to Heather Blackley and the staff at Lachlan Shire Youth Services, the fantastic ladies at Condobolin Family Support The and the Wiradjuri community. Respect and gratitude to all the Wiradjuri people. Big love to all you mob, and thanks again for having us on country once again.

For more info visit - www.desertpeamedia.com

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

Life as a fair-skinned Aboriginal woman has not been easy for Aunty Gloria Rogers. Being caught between two worlds brings uncertainty, and inevitable anxiety, but Aunty Gloria has spent her life learning how to honour both. At the crux of everything is indyamarra (respect), and it is through that knowledge that Gloria has built a life bringing the two worlds together. The ultimate lesson here is staying true to yourself, no matter what walk of life you are from. When we learn more about the parts that make us unique, and how to express those, our lives can become far more fulfilling.

Emotional literacy animations in Pitjantjatjara and Ngaanyatjarra. Developed by and for Anangu living in the central desert region to keep language strong - in particular the language for talking about mental health.

Emotional literacy animations in Pitjantjatjara and Ngaanyatjarra. Developed by and for Anangu living in the central desert region to keep language strong - in particular the language for talking about mental health.

Emotional literacy animations in Pitjantjatjara and Ngaanyatjarra. Developed by and for Anangu living in the central desert region to keep language strong - in particular the language for talking about mental health.

This is the story of a man who is not thinking clearly: he can't control his anger and is always looking for a fight. One day, when things get really bad, his family step in and with the help of police they take him to the health clinic. With the help of medication from the clinic, support from his cousin and other family members, the man finds a way to feel happier and stronger again. This animation is in the Central Desert language of Pitjantjatjara - highlighting words for feelings. "Tell someone how you feel!"

Jack Charles shares his story

One Girl becomes sad and starts to sniff petrol and her friends find her and help her feel better.

Baker Boy is the freshest new Yolngu hiphop talent from Northern Territory Australia who is proudly rapping in Yolngu Matha language representing his Arnhem Land families. This song is an example of the real Aussie Hip-hop!

Baker Boy had a huge hit last year with his dance track 'Yolngu Style' and has bounced back with his first rap track. Teaming up with gun up 'n' coming producer Tobiahs Fakhri and getting killer chorus featuring 14 year old Kian Brownfield on the hook. This track is so infectious and good luck with trying not to play it on repeat.

'Baker Boy' the Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land!!!

Cloud 9 Lyrics
(Lyrical translation the Yolngu Matha to English !)

Intro Adlibs
Baker boy in the town
bounce with it
I'm on cloud 9
bounce with it

Verse 1
Don't be shame
you have a good brain good heart
they see you really humble don't ever change or you might crumble look after yourself just think about god
Don't turn ever turn back on god
way gela (skinned name) it's your turn to look after the sisters because I stay really far in the cold
keep your head strong
we gonna fly high like and eagle
don't wanna see no ego
don't think about it let go
just hold on to my hand and let's go
I am baker boy young man not a boy
you can't control me like a toy
im a human being just like you and me
we are family stop the jealousy
come with me now, break it down, North side of town,
Stop being the clown, be the person that chases the crown
coz at the end of the day youll be found
so never back down.

Pre chorus
You wanna be as good as me? Boy you better practise
Step back feel the power of my blackness! x2

Chorus
Cant stop me now, you cant bring me down
I'm on cloud 9, and I'm not coming down x2

Verse 2
You look each other with jealousy
like you are crazy
when ever the truth comes out
your heart is ripping out
You gotta stay strong no dout,
the bigger the crowd the bigger we are
coz the internet changes the line,
coz they they dont want us too divide
from the human race
always on the case, ended up getting chased
now we're standing in chains
Flash back being black reality hits back
your system is whack trying to change the track because
I see white people always see black people differently
police man does the same job
gotta understand this is our land
making our body sick with medicine alcohol and marijuana we are destroying each other so there you go

Pre chorus
You wanna be as good as me? Boy you better practise
Step back feel the power of my blackness! x2

Chorus
Cant stop me now, you cant bring me down
I'm on cloud 9, and I'm not coming down x4

This video was developed to show how indigenous enterprises are helping to shape the wellbeing and mental health of people involved in these businesses.