The Dar’in Djanum Positive Parenting Project is a collaboration between Cherbourg Health Service, CRAICCHS, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and The University of Queensland since 2019.
Dar’in Djanum means ‘strong together’ in Wakka Wakka language.
The aim is to promote our children’s social and emotional wellbeing by taking care of ourselves as parents and carers. This includes support to draw cultural wisdom and traditional ways, family and community support, and positive parenting strategies that are proven to help.

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Respect
Let's talk about respect in the community, specifically, how important it is for children to show respect… to their elders, parents, themselves, and to country. This is a big part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity and wellbeing. This is what Pop Eric Law says about respect.
“As long as we don’t miss that most important principle and that’s the principle of being respectful. If we can keep that in everything that we do, life’s gonna be alright. Respect for yourself first! You gotta do that first. Respect for others and then the land.”
As parents and caregivers, it's up to us to teach our children how to show respect. So, how can we do that? 
Well, first of all, we need to be good role models ourselves. If we talk nicely and show respect to others, our children will watch and learn from us. It's also important to spend time with our gundoos and give them attention when they need it. This helps them feel loved and builds their self-esteem.
Let’s hear what Cherbourg parents say about how they were taught respect and how they teach respect to their children:
“We always grew up respecting the Elders, always, that’s our generation.” 
“But the respect comes from home – mum and dad – the values.” 
“Your children are sponges. They will mimic everything you do. Everything. They mimic everything you do so what you show your children is what your child is gonna grow up living like.” 
“Of course I taught them that too, the way I was reared up, with respect for elders.”
“You know just having respect for people and want that back in return, getting along and because we are all family.”
“My upbringing was respect – you do what’s right by others and you get treated right.  You do wrong by others, you get treated wrong.” 
“I reckon self-respect, I think they need to respect themselves, who they are, where they at, acknowledge it, drop their pride and say I need help.”
When we show our children respect, they learn to respect others too. We can do this by giving them some age-appropriate responsibilities at home and praising them when they do a good job. 
Encouraging them to get involved in cultural events and teaching them about their heritage is also a great way to build pride and respect.
Talking with our children every day is another important way to show them respect. We should take the time to yarn with them about family values and our own stories. Listening and asking questions shows that we value their opinions and ideas.
 “I'm not talking about financial investment but investment of time, investment of love, investment of care. We gotta start doing those things.”
Remember, when we take care of ourselves and our connections to culture, country, and spirituality, we thrive as parents and caregivers. 
So, how can you show your child respect today? It can be something as simple as saying "please" and "thank you" or taking the time to really listen to what they have to say. Small actions can make a big difference.

Respect

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In this powerful yarn, ChrissyB sits down with Edward Monaei from the QLD Truth-Telling & Healing Inquiry and Cherbourg Mayor, Bruce Simpson to dive deep into the upcoming Truth-Telling Hearing happening right here on Wakka Wakka Country in Cherbourg. Tune in as they discuss the significance of this historic event for our community and the healing journey this will create for all of Cherbourg.

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Cherbourg Radio first hit the airwaves in the late 1980s, broadcasting from the old courthouse with the help of training workshops. Driven by the vision of then-Mayor, the late Ken Bone, and supported by passionate locals, the station quickly grew, first using temporary call signs like 4CAS and 4US Murries. In 1998, "Us Mob" became officially registered, broadcasting from a mobile van loaned by the ABC until the permanent studio was established on Barambah Avenue.
Today, Cherbourg Radio Us Mob FM broadcasts on a temporary 2000-watt community licence, reaching up to 100km across the South Burnett region. From further afield, Us Mob can be heard online via the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council website ( www.cherbourg.qld.gov.au ) or via the Radio Garden app. Proudly supported by the Australian Government and the National Indigenous Australians Agency, our mission is to provide a culturally rich and educational service, elevating Indigenous voices and issues.

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