"To Empower Indigenous men's healing and wellbeing"
Authentic Community Training was established in July 2005 in response to the ever increasing need for programs and services to specifically address Indigenous men's health and wellbeing.
Mark Williams - Founding Director (pictured left)
Authentic Community Training is 100% Aboriginal owned and directed and prioritizes the use of Aboriginal expertise in our programs.
As owners and Directors of ACT, Mark Williams & Colin Moore have over 20 years experience in men's healing and personal development.
ACT programs and services focus strongly on the emotional and spiritual areas of wellbeing and ACT believes this provides a solid foundation for reconnection, empowerment and healing to take place.
Colin Moore - Managing Director (pictured left)
Program Aims
Our programs aim to provide effective and culturally sound training for Indigenous men and young men in the areas of emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
ACT programs and services assist Indigenous men and young men to live healthier lives. This is achieved by:
• Providing a culturally safe space for healing • Designing and delivering programs based on individual and participant group needs • Providing participants with the necessary tools and strategies to support their own healing needs (applying traditional Indigenous practice and contemporary processes) • Building individual and group leadership to contribute to healthier individuals, families and communities, • Improving access to and participation in healing type programs by Indigenous men and young men • Providing mentoring and support to participants who wish to continue with the ACT program as a program facilitator • Continual development of programs to address emerging needs and trends as required • Direct referral of program participants into other services providers as needed
Values and Principles
ACT programs are delivered strictly upholding the following values and principles. • Culturally and emotionally safe practices and delivery methods • Continual individual & community guidance & support • Client safety and empowerment • Workshop and personal confidentiality, and • Quality assurance.
ACT acknowledges and recognises the valuable contributions made by past company directors and program participants in the development and design of its current programs.
