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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17 hours ago

CMW was pleased to deliver Cultural Intelligence training to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman’s team, exploring how personal assumptions, interpersonal racism and institutional Islamophobia can shape the experiences of Muslim communities within the health system.

The session reinforced the importance of moving beyond cultural awareness to recognising and challenging systemic barriers, building more equitable and culturally responsive services. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Happy National Carers Week!

Yesterday afternoon a CMW representative and one of the wonderful carers who attends our monthly carers circle joined Carers Victoria for their National Carers Week Afternoon Tea.
What a beautiful way to acknowledge and celebrate carers who dedicate so much of themselves to supporting family members and loved ones, as well as the organisations that walk alongside them on that journey.

Thank you, @carersvictoria, for a lovely afternoon and for recognising the incredible contribution carers make to our communities. 💚

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3 weeks ago

We’re pleased to be delivering Mental Health First Aid training sessions with El Rahman staff and volunteers
Together, we’re building mental health awareness, strengthening confidence and developing practical skills to better support people experiencing mental health challenges.
Thank you to the El Rahman team for being part of this important training @elrahmaninc ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Over the weekend we held a CMW stall at the very first Muhsen-Created with Purpose Inaugural Disability Conference. The conference focused on strengthening disability inclusion, accessibility, advocacy, and community connection within the Australian Muslim community. We would like to thank Muhsen Australia for allowing us the opportunity to attend this, and for the much needed initiative ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Our Nutrition Workshop last week at East Preston Islamic College was a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn more about healthy eating, balanced lunchboxes, and the important role nutrition plays in children’s wellbeing and learning.

With approximately 20 parents in attendance, the session was filled with practical tips, meaningful discussion and helpful questions.

A big thank you to Saabira Wazeer for facilitating such an informative and engaging session, and to all the parents who participated! ... See MoreSee Less