Show notes

In this heartfelt episode you'll hear from Michael Farah, the passionate Founder and Director of Indigenous Outreach Project (IOP).   Michael is a professional dancer and youth worker who works with disengaged youth all over Australia, including in remote communities, to deliver healthy lifestyles and positive messaging around wellbeing.

The work Michael does teaching dance and leadership to youth builds self esteem, confidence, a sense of belonging and self worth.

He shares with us:

• The unique struggles and challenges our vulnerable First Nations youth face
• How dance brings people together and home to themselves
• How the pandemic impacted the broader dance community in Australia
• What we don’t hear about indigenous culture in the media
• What we can all learn from the beauty of First Nations culture

Important: we touch briefly on suicide in this conversation, so if you are sensitive to this subject please take care listening and you can find resources for support below.

Do let us know if you enjoyed the episode and consider booking the IOP dance team at your next event for an awesome, memorable experience and support our youth.

Share this episode with your friends and family to spread the word and help make a difference.

All the ways to find IOP:

• Website  http://www.indigenousoutreach.org
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmUyuT3ADAkLe7KwBZqNzWg/videos
• http://www.instagram.com/iophiphop
• http://www.facebook.com/indigenousoutreachprojects
• http://www.linkedin.com/company/indigenousoutreach

For mental health support in Australia you can contact:

• Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au/
• Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au
• Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/
• And please use your Employee Assistance Program if you have one available to you through your work

References in the episode:

• Koori Heritage Trust: https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au

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