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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2 days ago

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Are you caring for a child, spouse, or parent with special needs? You deserve time to reconnect—with yourself, your emotions, and others who understand.⁠ ⁠ Join us for a special Carers Circle led by psychologist Esma Kurt, where you'll explore the calming presence of horses in a serene, natural setting.⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, August 2nd
📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood⁠ ⁠
⏰ TIME: 11:00am – 1:00pm⁠ ⁠
💰 COST: Free for Carers⁠ ⁠
🍎 Light refreshments provided⁠ ⁠
🚖 Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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🐴 This equine-assisted session is designed to help Carers feel grounded, supported, and seen. Come and discover how simply being around horses can help ease stress and build emotional resilience.⁠ ⁠
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🎟️ REGISTER:⁠ Email us at admin@cmw.org.au⁠ or scan the QR code to save your spot!⁠
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3 days ago

🎥 Conversation Starters for Childcare Centres
In our recent online session Supporting Our Children Through Trauma: A Community Response with psychologist and award-winning educator Toltu Tufa, we shared practical questions that parents can ask childcare centres to ensure their child’s environment is safe, nurturing, and emotionally attuned.

Because asking the right questions is a powerful way to advocate for our children’s wellbeing.

🗓️ Recorded: 5 July 2025
📍 Hosted by the Centre for Muslim Wellbeing (CMW) in response to the recent childcare abuse scandal impacting families across Melbourne.

⚠️ Content Warning: This session includes discussion of trauma and child sexual abuse. While no graphic details are shared, the content may be distressing for some viewers. Please take care while watching.

📺 Watch the full video here: cmw.org.au/resources/children-and-adolescents/

Support & Resources
📞 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
📞 Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
📞 Sexual Assault Crisis Line (VIC) – 1800 806 292
📞 Centre for Muslim Wellbeing Navigator – 0472 668 010
🌐 Victorian Childcare Investigation Hub

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Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

4 days ago

MELBOURNE | Cafe Palestine with Dr. Samah Jabr

📅 Monday, 18 August 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Azeemah Café, Brunswick, Melbourne VIC
🎟 Tickets: $20 – includes coffee and light refreshments

Activists, organisers, and community leaders are invited to an intimate Café Palestine gathering with internationally renowned Palestinian psychiatrist, author, and human rights advocate Dr. Samah Jabr.

Titled “Stories of Struggle and Healing from Palestine,” this closed-door evening offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with Dr. Jabr on the psychological and political dimensions of resistance. Drawing on her decades of clinical and advocacy work, Dr. Jabr will explore storytelling as a liberatory tool for collective healing, memory, and justice.

Facilitated by Nour Salman — Palestinian advocate, geopolitical analyst, and active community organiser in Naarm — the conversation will be grounded, relational, and action-focused.

This gathering forms part of the Radiance in Pain and Resilience: 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour, and is designed as a space for frontline workers, campaigners, and changemakers to connect with Dr. Jabr in a circle of shared purpose and care.

🎫 Limited places — registration essential
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Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

2 weeks ago

Are you caring for a child, spouse, or parent with special needs? You deserve time to reconnect—with yourself, your emotions, and others who understand.⁠ ⁠ Join us for a special Carers Circle led by psychologist Esma Kurt, where you'll explore the calming presence of horses in a serene, natural setting.⁠ ⁠

🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, August 2nd
📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood⁠
⏰ TIME: 11:00am – 1:00pm⁠
💰 COST: Free for Carers⁠
🍎 Light refreshments provided⁠
🚖 Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support⁠ ⁠

🐴 This equine-assisted session is designed to help Carers feel grounded, supported, and seen. Come and discover how simply being around horses can help ease stress and build emotional resilience.⁠ ⁠

🎟️ REGISTER:⁠ Email us at admin@cmw.org.au⁠ or scan the QR code to save your spot!⁠

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Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

2 weeks ago

MELBOURNE | Trauma-Informed Care, Decolonising Mental Health & Resilience Building

📅 Saturday, 16 August 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Treacy Centre, Parkville
🎟️ $250 General | $200 First Nations & Student Tickets
🍴 Refreshments included
📘 Includes a copy of Dr. Samah Jabr’s new book: Radiance in Pain and Resilience

Join world-renowned Palestinian psychiatrist, author and human rights advocate Dr. Samah Jabr for a full-day professional learning workshop exploring justice-oriented, culturally attuned approaches to mental health.

Designed for those working in mental health, education, social care or advocacy, especially with displaced or marginalised communities.

🧩 Modules include:
1️⃣ Deconstructing “Dominant” Psychology
2️⃣ Liberation Psychology and Accompaniment
3️⃣ Trauma-Informed Practice in Occupied and Displaced Contexts
4️⃣ Mental Health as a Human Rights Issue

✅ Certificate of participation
✅ Printed resources
✅ Book included

This event is hosted in collaboration with:
@socialworkersforpalestineau
@mmhpaus
@icvaus
@para.foundation
@amwchr
@__sixdegrees
@cmw_australia
@charitymaa
@mcca.aus

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