Cultural Health Services Across Australia
Biri Ma Services delivers culturally informed health, wellbeing, education and empowerment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. Led by Dr Mercy Singleton, services combine cultural knowledge with health promotion, education and professional experience to encourage stronger connections, greater awareness and holistic wellbeing.
Cultural Health Services Across Australia
Biri Ma Services delivers culturally informed health, wellbeing, education and empowerment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. Led by Dr Mercy Singleton, services combine cultural knowledge with health promotion, education and professional experience to encourage stronger connections, greater awareness and holistic wellbeing.
Culturally Informed Services for Holistic Wellbeing
Biri Ma Services recognises health as more than illness or disease. Its approach considers emotional, mental, spiritual, physical and cultural wellbeing, together with connections to family, community, land and Sea Country. Services are designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, children, families and communities, as well as service providers, NGOs and government organisations. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, Biri Ma Services brings cultural perspectives, trusted knowledge and community education into its work. The aim is to increase awareness, strengthen understanding and support people and organisations through meaningful learning.
Health & Wellbeing
Biri Ma Services provides culturally informed health and wellbeing education that supports greater awareness of mental, physical and holistic health. This service area includes Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid, suicide awareness and prevention education, trusted support networks, yarning circles, physical wellbeing and culturally meaningful ways of strengthening individuals.
Supporting Stronger Wellbeing
- Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid education focused on recognising, responding and referring in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Suicide awareness, prevention, intervention and aftercare education with an emphasis on trusted connections.
- Holistic health education recognising emotional, mental, spiritual, physical and cultural wellbeing.
Family Empowerment Programs
Family Empowerment Programs bring together cultural knowledge, holistic wellbeing and community connection. Biri Ma Services shares cultural perspectives around Country, kinship, traditional lore, storylines, songlines, art and dance while recognising the continuing relationships between people, culture, family, community, land and Sea Country.
Culture, Family and Community
- Culture, Family and Community
- Holistic health learning that considers the wellbeing of the whole person and their connections.
- Yarning circles, mentoring and community and youth development focused on empowerment and positive initiatives.
Cultural Education
Cultural education is embedded throughout the work of Biri Ma Services. Dr Singleton’s Indigenous learning is rooted in a continuous, intergenerational relationship with Country and Ancestral knowledge. This perspective highlights relationality, responsibility and care for Country while supporting greater understanding of Indigenous identity and philosophies.
Building Cultural Awareness
- Increase awareness of the deep and healthy value of Indigenous identity.
- Share cultural perspectives through education, connection and trusted knowledge.
- Support service providers, NGOs and government organisations seeking greater cultural understanding.
Community Education
Biri Ma Services provides health promotion education and programs for families and service providers. The approach uses clear information, cultural knowledge and community-focused learning to encourage wellbeing choices and help communities grow strong and healthy.
Learning Through Connection
- Health promotion education for families, communities and service providers.
- Community and youth development through group yarning circles and mentoring.
- Education designed to encourage awareness, understanding and positive wellbeing choices.
Find the Right Service for Your Community
Whether you are seeking culturally informed wellbeing education, family empowerment or community learning, Biri Ma Services can discuss the needs of your community or organisation. Start a conversation to identify the most relevant service area and opportunities to work together.