Acknowledgements for the Strong & Deadly Futures

Program Development

Strong & Deadly Futures was initially developed by researchers at the University of Sydney (Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, CRE in Indigenous Health & Alcohol) in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative agency, Gilimbaa. Strong & Deadly Futures development was informed through consultations with Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous students, teachers, Aboriginal health organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. An Expert Advisory Group provided oversight and content expertise.

We sincerely thank all the people and organisations named with permission below, who generously contributed to the development of Strong & Deadly Futures. We extend our gratitude to those who have chosen to remain anonymous, yet contributed significantly to program development.

Schools (during the consultations phase)

• Lake Cargelligo Central School, NSW
• Griffith High School, NSW (now Murrumbidgee Regional High School)
• St Augustine’s College, QLD
• Unity College, QLD

Students

Teachers

Gilimbaa Aboriginal Working Group

• Jenna Lee (Larrakia)
• Jill Robinson (Bundjalung)
• Rachael Sarra (Goreng Goreng)
• David Williams (Wakka Wakka)

Gilimbaa Artists

• Jenna Lee (Larrakia)
• Jack Tierney 

Additional Narrators

• Corey Bobongie (Gurang Gurang and Birri tribes and South Sea Islander)
• Danielle Bradd
• Roxanne McDonald (Mandandanjii & Darambal)
• Joe Williams (Wiradjuri)

Expert Advisory Group (EAG)

• Steve Allsop (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University)
• Nathanael Curtis (South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation)
• Kristen Ella (NSW Health)
• Michelle Elwell (Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet)
• Dennis Gray (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University)
• Alyce Hall (Department of Health)
• Frances Kay-Lambkin (Newcastle University)
• Alice Knight (National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales)
• Christina Marel (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Nyanda McBride (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University)
• Kathy Ride (Family and Child Services)
• Rachael Sarra (Gilimbaa)
• Anthony Shakeshaft (National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales)
• Fiona Shand (Black Dog Institute)
• Annalee Stearne (Telethon Kids)
• Ian Watson (Gilimbaa)
• Ted Wilkes (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University)

The development of Strong & Deadly Futures was funded by the Australian Department of Health

Program Adaptation

In the next phase of development, Strong & Deadly Futures was adapted by researchers at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, the University of Sydney, in collaboration with schools and Communities in 24 locations and in partnership with creative agencies Leon Design and GARUWA. An Aboriginal Reference Group provided oversight and Community expertise throughout.

We sincerely thank all the people and organisations named with permission below, who generously contributed to the adaptations of Strong & Deadly Futures. We extend our gratitude to those who have chosen to remain anonymous, yet made a substantial contribution to program adaptation.

Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG)

• Dr Michael Doyle, University of Sydney (Chair)
• Bronwyn Ahsee, Woodridge State High School
• Cheryl Ah-See, University of Sydney
• Andrew Amor, Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation 
• Trish B, Queensland school
• Deanne Broome, Brisbane Bayside State College
• Christie Cain, Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
• Lisa Dunn, Tully State High School
• Michelle Elwell, Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
• Gary Field, Barang Regional Alliance
• Terri Golding, Clontarf Aboriginal College
• Hayley Longbottom, Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation
• Charmaine Nicholls, Ngak Min Health
• Caterina Perry, Waminda Women’s Health and Wellbeing Organisation 
• Kerry Smith, NSW Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce Program, Ministry of Health
• Betty Smith, Waminda Women’s Health and Wellbeing Organisation
• A/Prof Scott Wilson, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, SA

Schools

Research team

• A/Prof. Lexine Stapinski (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Prof. Nicola Newton (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Michael Doyle (University of Sydney)
• Dr. Katrina Champion (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Cath Chapman (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Mieke Snijder (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Prof. Maree Teesson (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Prof. James Ward (UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health)
• A/Prof. Kylie Lee (University of Sydney)
• Prof. Kate Conigrave (University of Sydney)
• Prof. Tim Slade (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Briana Lees (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Jimmy Perry (Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, SA)
• A/Prof. Scott Wilson (Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, SA)
• Samantha Lynch (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Kylie Routledge (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Dr. Kriscia Tapia (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Amanda Baumgart (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Sophia Garlick Bock (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• John Ryan (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)
• Jordon Mathers-Jones (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney)

Leon Design (now Cause/Affect) 

• Keisha Thomason, Creative Director

GARUWA

• Kieran Satour, Director
• Ramona Telecican, Producer
• Rah Dakota, Producer
• Harry Hunter, Audio EP
• Maddison Costello, Audio Producer
• Daniel Berini, Casting
• Oliver Tank, Edit and Sound Mix
• Mighty Sound, Sound Recording

Cast (voiceovers)

• Zoe Baker - Sharon, Keisha
• Jasmin Bartlett - Mackenzie
• Luke Bunyard - Joe
• Eliza Lei Cook - Amy
• Marlene Cummins - Narrator, Aunty Mona
• Amelia Daly - Emma
• Haylee Rivers - Amy's Mum
• Tory Rugless - Tahlia, Tina
• Jesse Shield - Dazza, Billy
• Aaron Simon – Uncle Frank
• Daniel Wilson – Trevor Williams, Harry

The adaptation phase of Strong & Deadly Futures was funded by the Department of Health and the National Health and Medical Research Council.

For more information, contact us: info@strongdeadly.org.au