Saltbush Social Enterprises (Saltbush) is a not-for-profit organisation that was developed in response to the critical need for grass roots opportunities that can create prosperity parity for marginalised Territorians.
In 2017, this fledgling charity was established by a group of passionate Territorian business women, led by Karen Sheldon AM, who saw a desperate need to provide targeted services to some of AustraliaÂ’s most disadvantaged people.
Today, as an Indigenous organisation, Saltbush focuses on advancement through building capacity and capability to self-determine by improving opportunities for education, training and employment. We work hard to deliver the vital missing links in the ‘chain of changeÂ’ to create prosperity parity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout the Northern Territory.Â
Saltbush believes that a person with a job is a person with a future and our practices are underpinned by an orientation that focuses on an individualÂ’s resilience and their capacity to grow and change.
We tailor flexible services in local communities with a ‘boots on the ground’ philosophy to ensure we deliver local solutions to local Indigenous challenges.
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Services Offered
SaltbushÂ’s Wellbeing Program is a free service designed to deliver informal, easily accessible and culturally appropriate support to empower a positive understanding and attitude towards better life choices.
The program is targeted to people who recognise that they are struggling with low intensity mental health issues, including those who are: -suffering from multiple life challenges and barriers including isolation, anger, depression, domestic violence, or low self-worth -disengaged from meaningful purpose -presenting at-risk behaviours -experiencing grief, bereavement or a sense of loss -struggling with motivation, distress tolerance, managing worries or understanding emotions.
People wanting assistance through the Wellbeing Program will have the option of participating in either (or both), Group or One-on-One sessions.
The Saltbush Wellbeing Group Sessions are available in both Darwin and Alice Springs, as well as the individual ‘face to face’ sessions.
Remote community participants can also be catered to via internet-based communication for individual sessions.
Enquiries can also be made about the individual counselling service available in Tennant Creek.
Fees and Payment
Counselling and support services are free.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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