Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

Project Nawah - Multicultural Storytime in Caroline Springs
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Level 4, 173 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Level 4, 173 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Caroline Springs, Victoria, 3023, Australia
Multicultural Storytime Sessions – Nawah (Seeds)
Join us for a warm and engaging Multicultural Storytime Session designed for children aged 0–5 years and their families. These free sessions create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore stories from around the world while celebrating the richness of diverse cultures, traditions, and languages.
Through storytelling, imagination, and connection, children will have the opportunity to listen, share, and learn alongside others from different backgrounds—helping to build empathy, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging.
Important Information:

An adult must remain with their child for the full session
No bookings required
Places are limited, so we recommend arriving early

Session Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 23rd April🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Funtastic PlaycentreLevel 4, 173 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Come along and plant the seeds of connection, culture, and storytelling in a welcoming community space.

Cultural intelligence in Mental health Care (Level 2)
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | zoom – virtual webinar
Course Outline
This 2-day advanced workshop builds on the foundations of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Mental Health Care. It focuses on practical tools, clinical formulations, and experiential learning to help practitioners draw out and work with culture in therapy.
About the workshops:
This 6-module training aims to improve Mental health practitioners’ cultural responsiveness and help them work more effectively with Australian Muslim clients.
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.
Target Audience:
Mental health practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers, and counsellors who work in mental health and wellbeing
Course Benefits
By the end of this training, participants will:
· Apply the CQ model confidently in psychotherapy and mental health promotion.
· Recognise and address systemic inequities, racism, and discrimination in practice.
· Support client recovery through cultural, spiritual, and community-based strengths.
· Develop a professional growth plan for continuing intercultural competence.
· Meet AHPRA’s updated cultural competency standards (2025) with practical, applied strategies.
This course aligns with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Professional Competencies (2025 update):
· Competency 7 – Demonstrating a health equity and human rights approach with diverse groups.
Course Fee:
Free! (Fully covered by the Zaytouna Project, an initiative of the North Western Primary Health Network)
Registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/cultural-intelligence-cq-in-mental-health-care-level-2
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place early!

Together We Rock - A shared wellbeing session for people with disabilities and their carers
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | We Rock the Spectrum, 378-380 Gilbert Road, Preston, Victoria, 3072, Australia
Together We Rock is a welcoming, supportive space for people with disabilities and those who care for them. Whether you are a parent, carer, support worker, or responsible for the wellbeing of a loved one, this 2-hour shared session is designed to give you time to pause, connect, and recharge.
While participants enjoy the session, support workers will be on-site to care for your loved one, allowing carers the space to focus on their own wellbeing.
The session will include:
🎨 Brush & Chai creative activity
🌿 Self-care and gentle wellbeing practices
☕ Light refreshments provided
📅 Saturday, 15 February
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 We Rock the Spectrum
378–380 Gilbert Rd, Preston
Registration:
Scan the QR code or email admin@cmw.org.au or click here – https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUOUZORVBRMzNZTkc0T0VCVVlKODE3S1ZPQS4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl
This session centres dignity, accessibility, and shared care because wellbeing matters for everyone.

Project Nawah - Multicultural Storytime in Doncaster
2025-12-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Pines Learning Classroom, Manningham City Square (MC2), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108, Australia
Free storytelling session for children aged 5–8 years
Join us for a fun and nurturing afternoon where children and families from diverse backgrounds come together to share stories from around the world. These sessions celebrate culture, language and imagination through engaging, child-friendly storytelling.
📅 Thursday 18 December
⏰ 3:45pm – 5:00pm
📍 Pines Learning Classroom, Manningham City Square (MC2)
Second Floor, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
✨ Free session
✨ No bookings required (limited places)
✨ An adult must stay for the full session with their child(ren)
Come along and enjoy stories, creativity and connection in a warm, inclusive space.

Carer's Circle - Forest Therapy
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Blue Lake, Plenty Gorge, 45 Gordons Road, South Morang, Victoria, 3752, Australia
Are you caring for a child, spouse, or parent with special needs?
You deserve time to reconnect—with yourself, your emotions, and others who truly understand.
Join us for a restorative morning of connection and nature-based wellbeing, facilitated by Dr Senem Eren and Husna Pasha.
📅 Saturday, 22 November
📍 Blue Lake, Plenty Gorge
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
💛 Free for Carers
☕ Light refreshments provided
🚕 Taxi vouchers available for carers who need transport support (meeting point TBA)
This month’s Carers Circle invites Muslim carers to slow down, breathe, and reconnect through gentle, nature-based activities. Set in the beautiful surrounds of Plenty Gorge, the session offers a culturally safe space to reflect, share stories, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the carer journey.
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Cultural intelligence in Mental health Care (Level 1)
2025-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | zoom – virtual webinar
Two-Day Online Program: November 17th & 18th 2025
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?
How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?
How do therapists’ racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?
How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?
About the workshops:
This 12-module series aims to improve mental health practitioners’ cultural responsiveness to work more effectively with Australian Muslim clients. It has been split into Level 1 and Level 2, each course comprising six modules.
Level 1 will be 6 modules spread across 2 days.
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.
Participants will receive soft copies of resources developed in the project and receive a certificate of completion (CQ1) upon attendance at all sessions.
This training course supports the development of the Psychology Board of Australia’s Professional Competencies (2025 update), Competency 4.1; 5.1, 6.1 and
Competency 7: Demonstrating a Health Equity and Human Rights Approach to Diverse Groups
Learning outcomes:

Recognise the role of culture and counsellor cultural responsiveness as an ethical obligation.
Understand and apply the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) model as a framework to work effectively with clients in mental health contexts
Analyse cultural value dimensions and how they may be used to guide counselling assessment and practice ;
Understand sociolinguistics in the counselling room to improve counsellor-client rapport and relationship
Apply critical reflection and awareness of self-identity with a view to how that identity can impact one’s counselling practice.
Analyse the advantages and limitations of using psychological assessment in a multicultural context
Develop an in-depth understanding of working effectively with Muslim clients

Target Audience:
Mental health practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers, counsellors who work in mental health and wellbeing
Course Fee:
Free! (Fully covered by the Zaytouna Project, an initiative of the North Western Primary Health Network)
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cultural-intelligence-in-mental-health-level-1-tickets-1902489379949?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place early!

Carer's Circle - Chai and Clay
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, Victoria, 3429, Australia
Are you caring for a child, spouse, or parent with special needs?
You deserve time to reconnect—with yourself, your emotions, and others who truly understand.
Join us for a special Clay & Chai – Carers Circle, led by Noha Aly and Husna Pasha
When: Saturday, October 11
Where: 460 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: Free for Carers
☕ Light refreshments provided
* Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support*
This month’s theme is Clay & Chai— a creative wellbeing initiative designed especially for Muslim carers. It’s a safe, culturally appropriate space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Through gentle clay activities and warm cups of chai, participants can express themselves, share stories, and build supportive connections with others who truly understand.
Please register vis QR code, or email us at admin@cmw.org.au
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Brothers Emotional Resilience Workshop
2025-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | UMMA Centre, 72 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Doncaster, Victoria, 3109
Brothers Emotional Resilience Workshop
Presented in partnership with Centre for Muslim Wellbeing. Facilitated by Br Omar Haniffa.
🗓️ Wednesday 24th September
⌛ 1 PM – 3 PM
💰 $5 per person (light refreshments provided)
👱🏼‍♂️ Open to all brothers aged 13-18 years
🌱This workshop will give you practical tools to be resilient, regulate emotions, build a growth mindset, and stand strong with confidence.
🌿 Resilience is a prophetic trait. Through patience (ṣabr), hope (raja’), and trust in Allah (tawakkul), the Prophet (saws) showed us how to face hardships with strength and balance.
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🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Join us and discover how resilience can empower you!

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | BOIV, 10 Cliveden Ct, Thomastown, Victoria, 3074, Australia
Are you ready to strengthen your ability to support mental health in your community?
Join us for a 2-day accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and support people experiencing mental health challenges.
🗓 Dates:
Sunday 14th September & Sunday 21st September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Location: 10 Cliveden Ct, Thomastown VIC 3074
💰 Cost: $60 per person (includes catering)
🎓 Outcome: Participants will receive MHFA accreditation

The Heart of Grief: Love, Faith & Renewal
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:30 | Preston Mosque – Islamic Society of Victoria, 90 Cramer St,, Preston, Victoria, 3072, Australia
About the Workshop
Grief touches us all — through the loss of loved ones, health, identity, homeland, or dreams — and it shapes us in profound ways.
Drawing on Prophetic wisdom, psychological insights, and experiential practices, this workshop creates a safe space to explore grief in its many forms.

What to Expect
✔ Uncover the many faces of grief and understand how it reshapes us✔ Step into powerful practices: guided reflections, journalling, and rituals of remembrance✔ Discover faith-based and psychological tools to walk through grief with courage

Facilitator
Dr Senem ErenDr Eren is an award-winning psychologist, academic, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in trauma, positive psychology, and cultural influences on mental health. She is also the co-founder of the Centre for Muslim Wellbeing.

Register Now
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Carer's Circle - Brush & Chai
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, Victoria, 3429, Australia
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 Brush & Chai-Carers Circle led by Husna Pasha and Noha Aly
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🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, September 6
📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood⁠ ⁠
⏰ TIME: 10:00 am –1:00 pm⁠ ⁠
💰 COST: Free for Carers⁠ ⁠
🍎 Light refreshments provided⁠ ⁠
🚖 Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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Brush & Chai is a creative wellbeing initiative designed especially for Muslim Carers — offering a safe, culturally appropriate space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Through gentle art activities and warm cups of chai, participants can express themselves, share stories, and build supportive connections with others who understand the unique journey of caring.
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Carer's Circle - Mindfulness with Horses
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, Victoria, 3429, Australia
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!⁠
*@carersvictoria generously sponsored*
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Hakaya Program - Shadow Puppetry
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Next Wave, 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Join us this July for a vibrant program filled with stories, song, art, food, and community, designed for all ages, all backgrounds, and every heart in search of belonging.
✨ From storytelling circles to music, shadow puppetry, movement, and theatre, Hakaya is for everyone.
🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required).
📅 July 9
Booking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl
📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056)
Let’s gather, heal, and celebrate the power of our stories.
🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!
انضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع , مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء.
✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.
🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW).
📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو
📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك

Hakaya Program - A Breakfast Like Home
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Next Wave, 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Join us this July for a vibrant program filled with stories, song, art, food, and community, designed for all ages, all backgrounds, and every heart in search of belonging.
✨ From storytelling circles to music, shadow puppetry, movement, and theatre, Hakaya is for everyone.
🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required).
📅 July 7
Booking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl
📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056)
Let’s gather, heal, and celebrate the power of our stories.
🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!
انضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع , مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء.
✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.
🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW).
📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو
📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك

Youth Resilience Workshop
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | AAIS, 765 Drummond Street, Carlton North, Victoria, 3054, Australia
Sun 6 July | 3pm to 5pm
Facilitated by Br Omar Haniffa
Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Who has experience working with neurodivergent young people, trauma, drug and alcohol recovery, and indigenous and community mental health
Bookings Essential
$5 ticket including pizza
Everyone Welcome!

Hakaya Program - Storytelling Circles
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Next Wave, 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Join us this July for a vibrant program filled with stories, song, art, food, and community, designed for all ages, all backgrounds, and every heart in search of belonging.
✨ From storytelling circles to music, shadow puppetry, movement, and theatre, Hakaya is for everyone.
🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required).
📅 July 6
Booking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl
📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056)
Let’s gather, heal, and celebrate the power of our stories.
🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!
انضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع , مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء.
✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.
🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW).
📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو
📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك

Supporting Our Children Through Trauma
2025-07-05 14:00 - 15:30 | zoom – virtual webinar
In light of the recent distressing events in our community, we’re hosting a gentle, online session for parents and carers to reflect, connect, and support one another.
Led by award-winning psychologist and sexual educator Toltu Tufa, this session will offer culturally-sensitive, faith-informed tools to support children through trauma — and help parents care for their own wellbeing too.
📅 Saturday 5th July
🕑 2:00pm–3:30pm (AEST)
📍 Online via Zoom
🎟 Free event – registration essential
🔗 Register now via the link https://forms.office.com/r/5wMvdJr75u

Hakaya Program - Hakaya of Home Festival
2025-07-05 10:00 - 18:00 | The Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
Hakaya of Home , A full week of connection, stories, and celebration!
Join us this July for a vibrant program filled with stories, song, art, food, and community , designed for all ages, all backgrounds, and every heart in search of belonging.
✨ From storytelling circles to music, shadow puppetry, movement, and theatre , Hakaya is for everyone.
🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families
📅 July 5
📍 Dandenong (Drum Theatre – 226 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175)
Book Tickets Here: https://greaterdandenong-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_136e8a8c1aaa4bb6bb5fac1672daa2b5
Let’s gather, heal, and celebrate the power of our stories.
🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!
انضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع , مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء.
✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.
🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW).
📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو
📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك

SISTER’S LUNCH: PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
2025-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Azeemah Cafe, 307-311 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
🌙✨ SISTER’S LUNCH: PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE ✨🌙
You’re invited to a soul-nourishing afternoon filled with food, connection, and celebration at our upcoming Sister’s Lunch — hosted at Azeemah @azeemah_org a beautiful non-profit women’s café. 💐
🌟 What’s in store:
🥗 A delicious 3-course meal
🎤 Inspiring guest speaker
🎙 Powerful spoken word performance
🧠 Light-hearted trivia fun
💃🏽 A chance to dress up in your best Eid outfit
Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new sisters, this will be an afternoon of joy, reflection, and love ✨
Seats are limited — don’t wait too long to RSVP! 💌
📅 Date: Saturday, 28th June
🕰 Time: 2-4pm
📍 Location: Azeemah Cafe
307 -311 Sydney Road, Brunswick
🎟 Tickets: $45 per person
https://www.azeemah.org.au/event-details-registration/halaqa-sisters-lunch

Carer's Circle - Finding Calm with Horses
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, Victoria, 3429, Australia
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, June 14
📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood
⏰ TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
💰 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!
🤝 This workshop is proudly supported by Carers Victoria.
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“Please note: Taxi vouchers are available for those who need assistance with transport to attend the workshop.”
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HEALING TOGETHER: Faith, Resilience & Collective Strength
2025-04-09 18:00 - 21:30 | Preston Mosque – Islamic Society of Victoria, 90 Cramer St,, Preston, Victoria, 3072, Australia
Join us for a powerful 3-hour workshop rooted in Islam, emotional wellbeing, and collective healing.
What to expect:
Faith-based tools to manage stress & grief
Emotional intelligence through an Islamic lens
Safe space for reflection, connection & community care
Navigating grief, injustice & Islamophobia with strength
Group discussions, healing activities & mindfulness exercises
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 Location: Preston Mosque Hall (Upstairs in the Function Room)
🎟 FREE EVENT | Light refreshments provided
🌸 Open to all – come as you are, leave with renewed strength.
Featuring: Dr. Senem Eren & Dr. Amirah Shah
Hosted by: Islamic Society of Victoria & Centre for Muslim Wellbeing
🔗 Register now: e-mail: admin@cmw.org.au

Eid Celebration Art Session - Salamfest and CMW
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Kindred Studios, 3 Harris Street, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013, Australia
Come by and get art-making! Create your own Eid decorations and cards – from colourful lanterns to collages and hanging decorations using clay or card. No matter your age or creative skills, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we mark the blessings of the month of Shawwal.
Facilitated by Initiatic and Sensorimotor Art Therapist Dakhylina Madkhul.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Kindred Studios, 3 Harris St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
📅 Date: Friday, 4th April 2025
🕘 3pm – 5pm
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1373683?fbclid=IwY2xjawJcOBhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVwTSdXA68DiPMOCewKT6v37T0Q2Nt-t1hBSTQVSnmWkx37W19zXLDmWqg_aem_8hBwTAxzU2N3XT9cm1YYUw

Cultural intelligence in Mental health Care (Level 1) - Working with Muslim Clients
2025-04-03 10:00 - 16:00 | zoom – virtual webinar
Two-Day Online Program: April 3 & 4th 2025
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?
How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?
How do therapists’ racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?
How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?
About the workshops:
This 12-module series aims to improve mental health practitioners’ cultural responsiveness to work more effectively with Australian Muslim clients. It has been split into Level 1 and Level 2, each course comprising six modules.
Level 1 will be 6 modules spread across 2 days.
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.
Participants will receive soft copies of resources developed in the project and receive a certificate of completion (CQ1) upon attendance at all sessions.
Learning outcomes:

Recognise the role of culture and counsellor cultural responsiveness as an ethical obligation.
Understand and apply the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) model as a framework to work effectively with clients in mental health contexts
Analyse cultural value dimensions and how they may be used to guide counselling assessment and practice ;
Understand sociolinguistics in the counselling room to improve counsellor-client rapport and relationship
Apply critical reflection and awareness of self-identity with a view to how that identity can impact one’s counselling practice.
Analyse the advantages and limitations of using psychological assessment in a multicultural context
Develop an in-depth understanding of working effectively with Muslim clients

Target Audience:
Mental health practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers, counsellors who work in mental health and wellbeing
Course Fee:
Free! (Fully covered by the Zaytouna Project, an initiative of the North Western Primary Health Network)
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cultural-intelligence-in-mental-health-care-level-1-two-day-online-course-tickets-1137027362449
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place early!

Islamic Psychology: Resilience Through Character Development
2025-02-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Ilim College Kiewa Campus: 26-44 Kiewa Cres, Dallas VIC 3047, 26-44 Kiewa Crescent, Dallas, Victoria, 3047, Australia
🕌 Join Dr. Hooman & Dr. Fahad for a powerful workshop exploring how to build emotional resilience and spiritual strength through the principles of Islam. 🌿💡
📅 22 February 2025
📍 Ilim College Kiewa Campus: 26-44 Kiewa Cres, Dallas VIC 3047
⏰ 6:30 – 9:30 PM
🎟️ $35 Adult | $25 Student (Dinner Provided 🍽️)
💭 What does Islam teach us about character?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “I was sent to perfect good character.” Sahih (Al-Albani)
Character is not just about manners; it is the foundation of who we are. This workshop will dive deep into the Islamic understanding of personal growth, self-discipline, and spiritual resilience. Through discussions on akhlaq (ethics), sabr (patience), and tazkiyah (self-purification), you’ll gain a greater appreciation of how strengthening your character can transform your emotional and mental well-being.
💡 What will you learn?
✅ Strategies to nurture emotional resilience through Islamic teachings
✅ How to embody patience, sincerity, and gratitude in daily life
✅ The impact of good character on mental and spiritual well-being
📌 Bonus Reflection Activity:
Take the Islamic Character Strength Test before attending! 🎯
👉 https://khalilcenter.com/islamiccha…/islamiccharacter-test
Print your unique strengths report and bring it to the event to reflect on how to enhance your character development through Islamic psychology.
🚀 Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity!
Limited spots available – Secure yours today!
🔗 Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/CYQVC

Drug and Alcohol Community Support & Education Workshop
2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Broadmeadows Community Hub, 182 Widford Street, Broadmeadows, Victoria, 3047, Australia
The Centre for Muslim Wellbeing (CMW) is hosting a free community support and education workshop designed to empower families impacted by a loved one’s alcohol and/or drug dependency. This workshop provides a safe and supportive space to gain knowledge, tools, and strategies for coping with the challenges of addiction in the family.
What to Expect:
✅ Insights on understanding addiction and its effects on families
✅ Practical strategies to build healthier relationships and resilience
✅ A lived-experience speaker sharing their journey with addiction
✅ An interactive Q&A session to address participants’ concerns
✅ Access to additional resources and support networks
This workshop will be facilitated by Manal Shehab, a faith-based counsellor specializing in supporting families affected by addiction, and Omar Haniffa, a senior mental health occupational therapist with expertise in trauma and addiction recovery.
Join us in fostering a community of healing, understanding, and support.
🔗 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/mhUzSAgedr
For more information, contact us at: admin@cmw.org.au
This event is proudly supported by SHARC, Family Drug Help, and Shifa Support Services.

Muslim Carers Group – Expression of Interest
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, 460 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, Victoria, 3429, Australia
About the Event:
The Centre for Muslim Wellbeing, in partnership with Mindcare Consulting, is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated Muslim Carers Group. This initiative provides a safe and supportive space for Muslim carers to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.
Who Should Join?
This group is for:

Muslim individuals care for family members, friends, or others in need.
Those supporting loved ones with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, or aging-related needs.

What to Expect:

Peer Support: Connect with others who understand the unique challenges of caregiving.
Expert Guidance: Learn strategies for managing stress, accessing resources, and maintaining wellbeing.
Cultural & Spiritual Alignment: Participate in discussions to enrich your caregiving journey through a faith-informed lens.

Why Join?
Caring for others can be rewarding yet challenging. This group aims to nurture the nurturers by offering a space to recharge, connect, and grow.
How to Register:
To express your interest in joining the Muslim Carers Group, please complete the short form at:
https://forms.office.com/r/Qy00LpSKG4
Alternatively, scan the QR code provided in the flyer.
For more information, contact us at admin@cmw.org.au.
We look forward to welcoming you to this empowering and supportive initiative.

Protective Behaviours & Boundaries Workshop
2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | AMSSA, 91-101 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051, Australia
Come join CMW and @amssasistersconnect for an empowering workshop on Boundary Setting with Sister Majida Tlais.
This interactive session will help you understand and set healthy boundaries while fostering personal safety and resilience. Learn essential protective behaviors, strategies to recognize and respond to unsafe situations, and practical tools to confidently assert boundaries in your daily life.
Perfect for parents, carers, educators, and anyone looking to enhance their communication and wellbeing skills.
📅 When: Thursday, December 7th
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: AMSSA Centre, 91-101 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne
🎟️ Register Now: Please register your attendance via the QR code or link below

Mental Health First Aid Training in Gippsland
2024-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Moe Library, 1-29 George Street, Moe, 3825., 1-29 George Street, Moe, 3825., Moe, Victoria, 3825, Australia
Mental Health First Aid Certificate Training
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult, community group, school, or corporate organisation.
You will learn how to use a practical, evidence-based action plan to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis is resolved.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis. This is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others, not a therapy or support group.
Places are limited. E-mail gamci.2013@gmail.com to register your place.
Venue: Meeting Room 3 – Moe Library, 1-29 George Street, Moe, 3825
Time: 10 am – 4 pm – 17th and 24th of November

2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:00 | ICMG Meadow Heights, 15-17 Hudson Circuit, Meadow Heights, Victoria, 3048, Australia
ICMG MH is hosting a Mental Health First Aid Course to provide valuable skills in offering mental health support and first aid within the community. The course will take place at ICMG MH, 15-17 Hudson Circuit, Meadow Heights VIC 3048, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program is free to attend, with registration required, and light refreshments will be provided.
About Mental Health First Aid Certificate Training
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult, community group, school, or corporate organisation.
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis. This is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others, not a therapy or support group.
Places are limited. Click on the following link to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VnXshkRTfUiAVM9aardZhoprIP7_zLZInACsnfzZyBdUMTZLRlJZRDVLVDA0SjZPRzhPTVRSVzdDMy4u&route=shorturl

Sisters’ Mental Health Awareness Workshop @ AMSSA
2024-11-09 17:30 - 20:00 | AMSSA, 91-101 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051, Australia
Join us on the 9th of November for a special Mental Health Awareness Workshop designed for Muslim sisters. In collaboration with @cmw_australia, this interactive session will focus on understanding mental health from an Islamic perspective, exploring how faith and well-being connect to support a balanced life. We’ll discuss key mental health concepts, learn to recognise signs of stress and share practical tools to care for ourselves and one another.
Details: 📆 Date: 09/11/2024
⏰ Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
📍 Location: 91-101 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne (Sisters’ Prayer Area)
Refreshments will be provided 🍽️🍹
Please register now to secure your spot and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and support!
🔗 Registration link: Click Here
