Culturally Responsive Aftercare: Bridging Gaps in Suicide Prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Tracks
Springbrook Room - In-Person Only
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 2:05 PM - 2:25 PM |
Overview
Alexandra Cox, Social Futures
Details
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia are highly overrepresented in suicide statistics in Australia.
2. Recruitment and presence of Aboriginal staff has helped to deliver more effective aftercare.
3. Lived experience can support connection to community and deliver better mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Presenter
Ms Alexandra Cox
Clinical Manager - Care Connect
Social Futures
Culturally Responsive Aftercare: Bridging Gaps in Suicide Prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Biography
Alexandra Cox is a proud Eora and Gubbi Gubbi woman from Brisbane, Queensland. Alexandra holds a Bachelor degree in Behavioural Science (Psychology) and Masters degree in Counselling. Alexandra has a passion for supporting people with complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and supporting people after a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Alexandra works from a culturally-informed and sensitive framework, focusing on the intergenerational trauma and challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
