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Codes 4 Life: 3 focus areas in 2021
Building on their work from the previous year, the Codes 4 Life team outlines three key areas they will focus on in 2021.
Codes 4 Life is an Aboriginal mens program that seeks to address and curb unlawful behaviour stemming from alcohol and substance abuse, by reconnecting Aboriginal men with their cultural identity and responsibilities. All workshops are facilitated by Manager Michael Liddle and Project Officer Wayne Scrutton, and overseen by Aboriginal Elders.
Over the past year, Codes 4 Life has conducted adapted workshops in high-impact locations, and created a platform to improve the delivery of programs for Aboriginal mens wellbeing. The team has worked to improve understanding about mens health; increased awareness about the issues around alcohol, marijuana, domestic violence and sexual health; and drawn attention to how bad habits affect Aboriginal mens wellbeing.
In addition to continuing their work from the previous year, the team has outlined three key areas they will focus on in 2021: