Indigenous Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (IPAT)
Indigenous Psychedelic Assisted Therapies (IPAT) is an organisation advocating for Indigenous representation and inclusion in the Australian psychedelic space, as well as providing cultural consultancy and training in culturally-informed trauma care and practice. Our cofounders are:
Jem Stone- Cultural Consultant, facilitator and trainer
Kirt Mallie- Counsellor, facilitator and trainer
Dr Bianca Sebben- Clinical Psychologist
IPAT has developed a model of PAT centre around Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing as an alternative model standard PAT protocols than can be accessed by all people. IPAT advocates for the recognition of Indigenous wisdom and expertise in working with plant kin, and the training of Indigenous therapists with expertise in culturally-informed healing modalities to be included in the Authorised Prescriber Pathway treating teams.
