Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

"Supporting communities to flourish"

Slide 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

Slide 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. Slide 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. Slide 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

Slide 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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Last week, we held a Psychological First Aid (PFA) workshop with Ilim College teachers in light of the Gaza crisis. PFA is an approach to providing immediate emotional and psychological support to individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. It aims to reduce distress and foster adaptive coping strategies. Psychological First Aid is not a substitute for professional mental health care, but it serves as an immediate and supportive response in the aftermath of a crisis or traumatic event.

Please email us at admin@cmw.org.au if your organisation would like to work with CMW to deliver similar workshops⁠
@ilim.college
@shifa.project
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Last week, we held a Psychological First Aid (PFA) workshop with Ilim College teachers in light of the Gaza crisis. PFA is an approach to providing immediate emotional and psychological support to individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. It aims to reduce distress and foster adaptive coping strategies. Psychological First Aid is not a substitute for professional mental health care, but it serves as an immediate and supportive response in the aftermath of a crisis or traumatic event. 
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Please email us at admin@cmw.org.au if your organisation would like to work with CMW to deliver similar workshops⁠
@ilim.college
@shifa.project

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day held on 3rd December each year.⁠

On this day, we invite you to join us in recognising and celebrating the diverse abilities that enrich our community. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and understanding for people of all abilities.

In today's podcast, host Husna Pasha speaks to Nimo Hersi, a disability and mental health advocate with lived experience.

Nimo currently works as a Program Officer supporting the rollout of a Statewide Disability program called Belong.
She is a lived experience practitioner and works as a community services consultant who provides recommendations to various agencies including, government departments, and nonprofit and for-profit organisations on how to implement and improve policies and strategies for marginalised communities.

Belong is a free network led by and for people with disabilities in Victoria and you can find out more about it here: drc.org.au/belong/
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Exploring Positive Psychology – Be Well with Dr Tayyab Rashid
Eudoaimonia – You don’t know how badly you want it and it is likely you are even wondering what it is?

Exploring positive psychotherapy and strength based resilience.

Dr. Tayyab Rashid is a clinical psychologist and a senior lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science, University of Melbourne. Dr. Rashid is also a faculty associate with the Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University, and VIA Institute on Character. For more than 15 years, Dr. Rashid has worked with individuals experiencing complex mental health issues including severe depression, debilitating anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and suicidal behaviour. In addition to maintaining an active clinical practice. He is known for his work in the field of positive psychology, which is a branch of psychology that focuses on the positive aspects of human experience, such as happiness, well-being, and strengths. His book Positive Psychotherapy along with Martin Seligman, is considered the most comprehensive in the field and has been translated in several languages since its publication in late 2018.

One of Dr. Tayyab Rashid’s notable contributions to positive psychology is his work on the concept of “positive psychotherapy.” Positive psychotherapy is an approach that integrates traditional therapeutic techniques with positive psychology interventions to promote well-being and resilience in individuals.

You can find out more about his work here: tayyabrashid.com/
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Today we finalised two fantastic days of Unshakeable Confidence-Womens Leadership Program

Presented by The Wellbeing Codes, Rachel and Tracey and co hosted by Dr. Senem Eren to a group of 30 beautiful heart-centred women who are ready to overcome the schemas and blocks in the way of them stepping into their leadership roles at home, at work, and in the community.
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Friday 24th at Flagstaff Gardens and open air Jumuah Prayer will be held with duas for Palestine inshAllah.

Hosted by @islamiccouncilofvictoria

Starts at 1pm
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Friday 24th at Flagstaff Gardens and open air Jumuah Prayer will be held with duas for Palestine inshAllah.

Hosted by @islamiccouncilofvictoria

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