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Dr Westerman discusses the escalating rates of suicide

Dr Westerman discusses the escalating rates of suicide & why we are failing to address this escalation on ABC News.

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This was recorded on 23 November 2022.

Suicide rates increasing

DR Tracy Westerman PRESENTS THE 2022 ROB RILEY MEMORIAL LECTURE

The annual event is hosted by Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies and celebrates the life and achievements of one of Western Australia’s key Indigenous figures.

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This lecture was recorded on 22 June 2022.

Rob Riley memorial lecture

Tracy Westerman interviewED ON ABC ‘THE DRUM’ REGARDING First Nations psychologists

Being interviewed again on ABC’s The Drum, Tracy reflects on the need for more First Nations psychologists.

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The interview was recorded in March 2022.

Tracy Westerman interviewED ON ABC ‘THE DRUM’ REGARDING JILYA FUNDRAISING CONCERT

Suicide rates are more than twice as high in young Indigenous Australians compared to non-indigenous, and are the leading cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

So, in 2018, Dr Tracy Westerman set up an Indigenous scholarship to increase the number of Indigenous psychologists in Australia.

To support the program, a fundraising concert is being held on September 10 – featuring John Butler, and more.

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The interview was recorded on 9 September 2021.

Tracy Westerman interview WIth JAKE BRIGGS on his ‘KEEP ROLLING’ youtube channel

Jake Briggs introduces and interviews Tracy Westerman on his YouTube channel. His channel focusses on First Nations topics and Aboriginality, mental health, disability,  music, sport, and so on.

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The interview was recorded on 1 November 2021.

Tracy Westerman interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas

Tracy Westerman appointed member of the Order of Australia for the significant service to the Indigenous community in mental health and suicide prevention. Using this as a platform to spread awareness.

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The interview was recorded on 14 June 2021.

#DisruptedFestival 2019 | KEYNOTE: The Truth about Indigenous Suicide Prevention

The story of Indigenous Australians is important and the truth about mental health is essential. Adj Prof. Tracy Westerman discusses among other topics, Indigenous youth suicide.

Speaker: Adj Prof. Tracy Westerman – Facilitator: Carol Innes

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The video was taken on 29 July 2019.