Be You acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of all the Lands on which we work, play and learn. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have deep and ongoing connection to Country. We acknowledge the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices.
We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
As a mental health initiative, Be You recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities experience higher rates of mental health issues and suicide due to the intergenerational and ongoing traumatic effects of colonisation.
We acknowledge that connections to community, culture and Country play essential roles in social and emotional wellbeing.
Be You is committed to supporting learning communities to be inclusive, embrace the history of their local area and promote social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and educators.
Educators may like to explore the Be You Cultural responsiveness and First Nations perspectives page. These resources include information, case studies, reflective questions and actions learning communities can take to foster culturally responsive environments.
To learn more about the Country you’re on, visit the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Map of Indigenous Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are advised that the Be You website and resources may contain images, voices, stories or names of people who have died.