Nih Kaartdijin Mia

20/03/2026

💥We have an upcoming workshop in South Hedland, with an additional session to be delivered in Perth.

💫Youth Week 2026 – Workshop Opportunity | South Hedland

🤎YOUTH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training
Delivered by Nih Kaartdijin Mia
📅Dates: 8th–9th April 2026
📍Location: South Hedland WA

💫About The Workshop
This 2-day training is designed for adults who work closely with young people, providing the skills and confidence to recognise and respond when a young person may be struggling with their mental health.
Grounded in lived experience, this workshop is culturally respectful and supported by a Peer Support Worker throughout.

💫What You Will Learn
•How to recognise the signs of mental health challenges in young people
•How to provide initial support using a practical, evidence-based approach
•How to respond safely and confidently in a crisis
•How to connect young people with appropriate supports

💫Who Should Attend
•Youth workers
•Educators and school staff
•Community workers
•Coaches, mentors, and support staff
•Anyone working closely with young people

💫Why It Matters
Supporting our young people starts with informed, confident adults. This training strengthens community capacity and helps create safer, more supportive environments for our next generation.

💫Get Involved
If you support young people in your workplace or community and would like to take part, we’d be happy to hear from you. 🙂

🤎We are also pleased to offer a limited number of FREE places for low-income community members, ensuring greater access to this important training.

www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au

19/03/2026

Today, on National Close the Gap Day, we reflect on the journey—and stand proud knowing we are doing what we set out to do. 🤎
At Nih Kaartdijin Mia, we’re raising awareness across our communities and workplaces, creating safer spaces where people feel supported, heard, and understood. Through our training, peer support, and yarns, we’re helping break stigma and making mental health support more accessible for our mob and beyond.
Our Bounce Back 2025 event was another way we brought community together—connecting services, sharing knowledge, and reminding people they’re not alone on their journey.

This is how we close the gap—through action, connection, and walking alongside our people every day.🤎

Nih Kaartdijin Mia – Peer Support Well-Being BBQs

Sometimes the most powerful support starts with something simple — a feed and a yarn.

In 2026, will be travelling across Western Australia hosting Drug & Alcohol Free Peer Support Well-Being BBQs for the community.

These gatherings create a safe and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, and learn about support available when life gets tough.

At each BBQ we will also share information about:
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid training
• Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid training
• Talking about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury workshops
• Deadly Thinking Youth
• Our new safety initiative YiraLink™

👉🏾As we begin planning these events across different communities, we are seeking collaboration and guidance to ensure we follow the appropriate local processes in each town, showing respect and courtesy to local Elders, community members and organisations.

Everyone is welcome — community members, workers, services and families.

Come down, grab a feed and have a yarn.

📍 Public BBQ venues in each town will be confirmed closer to the event dates
📍 Locations include:
Perth | Albany | Narrogin | Katanning | Bunbury | Mandurah | Northam
South Hedland – 3rd Sunday of each month

⏰ BBQ & Yarn times
2:30pm – 5:00pm
South Hedland: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

If your organisation, community group, or Elders group would like to collaborate or guide us locally, please reach out.
📞 Valerie – 0456 665 840
📧 info@nihkaartdijinmia.com.au
🌐 www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au

Strong community. Safe conversations.
Act Belong Commit

19/03/2026

With Youth Week approaching, Nih Kaartdijin Mia is offering Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid workshops, with availability on the 8th–9th of April 2026.

This training is designed for adults who support young people—whether in community, workplaces or services—helping to build the confidence and skills to recognise when a young person might be struggling, and how to respond with care, understanding and cultural respect.

Our workshops are grounded in lived experience and delivered in a way that feels safe, real and supportive. A Peer Support Worker is present throughout each session, providing guidance, support and space for open conversations and reflection.

We are passionate about walking alongside those who support our young people, strengthening wellbeing together and creating safer spaces where young people feel seen, heard and supported.

We look forward to connecting with organisations and communities across Perth who are committed to making a difference.

If you would like to secure a session or learn more, we welcome you to reach out. 🤎

info@nihkaartdijinmia.com.au
www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au

19/03/2026

This has been a quiet achievement for Nih Kaartdijin Mia and one that truly surprised me—I’m absolutely amazed that we were contacted to be featured in the ’s FIFO Inflight Magazine.🤎 🤎

We’re incredibly grateful that you reached out and believe in the work we do. Opportunities like this help us continue raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging FIFO workers and the community to seek support when they need it.

We appreciate you and your team for recognising the importance of this work and providing a platform that connects with so many people across Western Australia and its remote areas.

Thank you again for publishing our advertisement and standing alongside us in this space.

Magazines are available on all flights and in the terminal—feel free to grab a copy and have a read. 🖤

If you or your team would like to book one of the workshops please reach out; info@nihkaartdijinmia.com
www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au

Act Belong Commit

19/03/2026

A proud moment for Nih Kaartdijin Mia 🤎
Through we’ve been invited by IP Australia to take part in research around our safety bracelet design — created to support people at high risk.
As an Aboriginal-owned business with a unique design, this recognition means a lot. Not many of our mob get these opportunities, and we’re proud to represent.

We’re grateful, we’re proud, and we’re just getting started 🤎

17/03/2026

We’re proud to see Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation Edition 11 Newsletter out in the community, highlighting the incredible work, projects and achievements happening both on Country and across community.

Nih Kaartdijin Mia is deeply grateful to be featured in the February 2026 edition. It is a privilege to stand alongside and contribute to the important work being done to support community wellbeing.

We sincerely thank for partnering with us to deliver the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid training to your staff. Opportunities like this strengthen knowledge, build confidence and support safer, more connected workplaces and communities.

We look forward to continuing this partnership and walking alongside you into the future.

If you haven’t received your copy yet, we encourage you to reach out to to stay connected and informed about the great work happening.
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Have you received Edition 11 of our KNAC Newsletter yet?

It a great read about lots of things going on at the corporation and things coming up! Find out more about our major projects and programs as well as our on country and Native Title activities and achievements. 🖤

And if you haven’t got it yet please call our office to check we have your latest address cause we don’t want you to miss out on receiving important information 👍🏾

16/03/2026

In 2026, a few mines are set to close (or remain closed) in Western Australia. These are three of them ⬇️

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1. Yandi Iron Ore Mine (Western Australia) - Operated by Itochu Corp (in joint venture with BHP).

This long-running iron ore mine is scheduled for closure in 2026 due to resource depletion, contributing to moderated national iron ore output growth despite other project ramp-ups.

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2. Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine (Western Australia) - Associated with Mineral Resources Limited (MRL).

Planned closure in 2026, also due to depletion, with the two mines (Yandi and Wonmunna) together accounting for significant prior output (around 27.2 Mt in 2024).

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3. Koolan Island iron ore mine (Mount Gibson Iron) - Mining operations at Koolan Island in the Buccaneer Archipelago will not resume in 2026 after an October 2025 rockfall made safe resumption uneconomic, accelerating the previously planned closure timeline.

The original closure had been set around September 2026.

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10/03/2026

Nih Kaartdijin Mia – Peer Support Well-Being BBQs

Sometimes the most powerful support starts with something simple — a feed and a yarn.

In 2026, will be travelling across Western Australia hosting Drug & Alcohol Free Peer Support Well-Being BBQs for the community.

These gatherings create a safe and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, and learn about support available when life gets tough.

At each BBQ we will also share information about:
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid training
• Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid training
• Talking about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury workshops
• Deadly Thinking Youth
• Our new safety initiative YiraLink™

👉🏾As we begin planning these events across different communities, we are seeking collaboration and guidance to ensure we follow the appropriate local processes in each town, showing respect and courtesy to local Elders, community members and organisations.

Everyone is welcome — community members, workers, services and families.

Come down, grab a feed and have a yarn.

📍 Public BBQ venues in each town will be confirmed closer to the event dates
📍 Locations include:
Perth | Albany | Narrogin | Katanning | Bunbury | Mandurah | Northam
South Hedland – 3rd Sunday of each month

⏰ BBQ & Yarn times
2:30pm – 5:00pm
South Hedland: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

If your organisation, community group, or Elders group would like to collaborate or guide us locally, please reach out.
📞 Valerie – 0456 665 840
📧 info@nihkaartdijinmia.com.au
🌐 www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au

Strong community. Safe conversations.
Act Belong Commit

04/03/2026

In mining, FIFO life and community — we look out for our mates.
But knowing how to step in when someone is struggling can be hard.
Our workshops give you the skills and confidence to recognise mental health distress, have supportive conversations, and guide someone to professional help.

Available Workshops:
👉🏾Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid – Two-day workshop for workplaces, community, and organisations

👉🏾Youth Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (Adults working with Youth) – Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

👉🏾Talking About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury – Practical strategies to safely support people experiencing self-harm

👉🏾Deadly Thinking Youth – Mental health skills and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

Delivered face-to-face across Perth and the Pilbara — with online options coming soon — our training is led by facilitators with lived experience in industry and community, blending practical tools with culturally safe, evidence-based approaches.
Because no one should have to face a tough time alone.

📍 2026 bookings now open
📩 info@nihkaartdijinmia.com.au
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gndHyhkh

Let’s strengthen our teams and protect our people.

03/03/2026

Understanding the pressures of working in construction, catering, mining and FIFO/DIDO life is not just theoretical; it is personal. Having experienced 4:1 rosters myself, I recognise the challenges faced by partners at home while work commitments take family members away. The long swings, missed moments, and emotional ups and downs require real strength to maintain balance, both at home and on site.

At Nih Kaartdijin Mia, our work is grounded in lived experience. We offer culturally safe Mental Health First Aid training tailored for high-pressure environments, including:

👉🏾 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
👉🏾 Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
👉🏾 Peer Support during all workshops

Our approach is practical, respectful, and real. We focus on creating safe spaces for honest conversations, helping individuals recognise the signs of mental health struggles, and equipping participants with the confidence and skills to support those in need.

Training can be delivered on-site at your workplace or in town, depending on what works best for your team. For more information or to discuss a tailored package, please reach out at info@nihkaartdijinmia.com.au or visit www.nihkaartdijinmia.com.au.
Act Belong Commit

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

As part of our Nyiyaparli Kidney Health and Wellbeing Program, we will be holding a community event on the Wellbeing Centre site at Henley Brook on Friday 24 April. 🖤

All our mob are invited to come along to walk the block, take a tour, have a feed, hear more about this accommodation facility (being built by our friends at FISH - Foundation for Indigenous Sustainable Health) and the jobs and training available as part of it. 🏘️🛠️🚐

Find out about what will be on the block and what other supports are available in Hedland and Perth through the program. Contact Soraya at our Hedland Office to find out more!