Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

"Supporting communities to flourish"

How CMW makes a difference

We recognise the important role that spiritual wellbeing plays for Muslim communities in achieving mental wellness – as a result, CMW will focus on creating more culturally-appropriate services and support to ensure this spiritual wellbeing is front-of mind

It acknowledges the importance of Ummah, or ‘community’ – this is its driving force and will ensure that its services are appropriate to all Muslim communities regardless of background or origin and moves away from just considering the individual to looking at the community that surrounds them

It is run by Muslims, for Muslims, and will therefore act as a bridge into communities which would otherwise not be open to providers of mental health and wellbeing services

Our Services

CMW’s services have been conceived and designed by the Muslim community, to respond to needs identified within that community. They seek to build understanding and capacity within community, as well as support key stakeholders serving the community to improve access, inclusion and delivery. The principle underpinning all of CMW’s services is about being respectful and inclusive of the broad range of backgrounds, cultural and religious identities of the Muslim community within Australia.

Publications and Advocacy

Based on research findings and a growing evidence base of what contributes to wellbeing in Muslim communities, CMW will advocate to local, state and federal government for more inclusive policies and greater investment in Muslim Mental health and wellbeing.

Professionals List

A vibrant network of health professionals that have experience dealing with CALD communities made available to the public to:

highlight our culturally responsive professionals

give the community options to choose appropriate therapists⁠

facilitate a network of culturally responsive practitioners

Support and Resources

Our library of resources, videos and tools created by CMW and other useful links exploring wellbeing, mental ill health, Islam and mental health, spiritual tools and much more

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Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

3 days ago

Jummuah Mubarak!

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1 week ago

CMW held the second session of the Mental Health First Aid training workshop with Muslim and non Muslim Hume community residents in Broadmeadows.

Facilitated by Husna Pasha, it provides the participants with practical skills to become a certified mental first aid attender.

Thanks to Husna for facilitating yet another workshop.

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Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

2 weeks ago

On Sunday 21st our community participated in a Forest Therapy workshop at Darebin Parklands. Although a bit muddy the participants enjoyed the workshop which encourages us to slow down and observe nature with all our senses, touch , sight, smells.
This guided wellbeing experience by David Belli, bolsters mental and physical wellbeing by reducing stress levels, regulates pulse and blood pressure and elevates your mood,

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