Codes 4 life - What type of talk are we leaving behind?
Tracks
Ballroom 3
Monday, November 27, 2023 |
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM |
Overview
Michael Liddle, Desert Knowledge Australia
Speaker
Michael Liddle
Program Manager
Desert Knowledge Australia
Codes 4 life - What type of talk are we leaving behind?
Abstract
Codes 4 Life program reconnects Aboriginal men with their cultural identity, community, and responsibilities. It is an Indigenous community-based program sponsored by the federal government. The program is designed to lead positive change in men's behaviour, and to increase leadership aspirations and capability. The workshop-based program aims to create a safe space for men to engage in meaningful conversations, and to prompt reflection on decisions they made, and on those they can make in their life. Elders are prominent assets of the program as they provide cultural authority and share stories
Biography
Michael LIDDLE is an Alyawarre man, and a strong advocate of mental health and well-being for Aboriginal men. He is dedicated to the betterment of the community, specifically in the areas of health and education. Michael has a Diploma in Aboriginal Studies, and an Associate Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders knowledges. Michael founded the program Codes 4 Life (C4L) while employed at Desert Knowledge Australia.