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SUMMARY:Hakaya Program - Hakaya of Home Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hakaya of Home \, A full week of connection\, stories\, and celebration!\nJoin 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. \n✨ From storytelling circles to music\, shadow puppetry\, movement\, and theatre \, Hakaya is for everyone.\n🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families \n📅 July 5 \n📍 Dandenong (Drum Theatre – 226 Lonsdale St\, Dandenong VIC 3175) \nBook Tickets Here: https://greaterdandenong-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_136e8a8c1aaa4bb6bb5fac1672daa2b5  \nLet’s gather\, heal\, and celebrate the power of our stories. \n🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!\nانضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع \, مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء. \n✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.\n🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW). \n📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو\n📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/hakaya-program/
LOCATION:The Drum Theatre\, 226 Lonsdale St\, Dandenong VIC 3175\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Supporting Our Children Through Trauma
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLed 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. \n📅 Saturday 5th July\n🕑 2:00pm–3:30pm (AEST)\n📍 Online via Zoom\n🎟 Free event – registration essential \n🔗 Register now via the link https://forms.office.com/r/5wMvdJr75u 
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/supporting-our-children-through-trauma/
LOCATION:zoom – virtual webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
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SUMMARY:Hakaya Program - Storytelling Circles
DESCRIPTION: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. \n✨ From storytelling circles to music\, shadow puppetry\, movement\, and theatre\, Hakaya is for everyone.\n🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required). \n📅 July 6 \nBooking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl \n📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056) \nLet’s gather\, heal\, and celebrate the power of our stories. \n🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!\nانضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع \, مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء. \n✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.\n🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW). \n📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو\n📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/hakaya-program-2/
LOCATION:Next Wave\, 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T170000
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SUMMARY:Youth Resilience Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sun 6 July | 3pm to 5pm \nFacilitated by Br Omar Haniffa \nSenior Mental Health Occupational Therapist \nWho has experience working with neurodivergent young people\, trauma\, drug and alcohol recovery\, and indigenous and community mental health \nBookings Essential \n$5 ticket including pizza \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/youth-resilience-workshop/
LOCATION:AAIS\, 765 Drummond Street\, Carlton North\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250707T120000
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SUMMARY:Hakaya Program - A Breakfast Like Home
DESCRIPTION: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. \n✨ From storytelling circles to music\, shadow puppetry\, movement\, and theatre\, Hakaya is for everyone.\n🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required). \n📅 July 7 \nBooking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl \n📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056) \nLet’s gather\, heal\, and celebrate the power of our stories. \n🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!\nانضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع \, مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء. \n✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.\n🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW). \n📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو\n📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/hakaya-program-a-breakfast-like-home/
LOCATION:Next Wave\, 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T120000
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SUMMARY:Hakaya Program - Shadow Puppetry
DESCRIPTION: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. \n✨ From storytelling circles to music\, shadow puppetry\, movement\, and theatre\, Hakaya is for everyone.\n🎟 All sessions are free for newly arrived families (registration via CMW required). \n📅 July 9 \nBooking Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze1cVCYF1B9hDszYz18iyKddUOUg0RFRUWUhPNzNRWTVQNDRGREhNNVA1Vy4u&route=shorturl \n📍 Brunswick ( Next Wave Festival – 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056) \nLet’s gather\, heal\, and celebrate the power of our stories. \n🌍 مهرجان حكايات من الوطن – أسبوع كامل من التواصل والحكايات والاحتفال!\nانضموا إلينا في يوليو في برنامج متكامل من الفعاليات: قصص، أغاني، فن، طعام، ومجتمع \, مصممة لكل الأعمار والخلفيات، ولكل قلب يبحث عن الانتماء. \n✨ من دوائر الحكايات إلى الموسيقى، ومسرح الظل، والحركة، والعروض المسرحية – حكايا للجميع.\n🎟 جميع الجلسات مجانية للقادمين الجدد (مع ضرورة التسجيل عبر CMW). \n📅 من ٥ إلى ٩ يوليو\n📍 في داندينونغ وبرانزويك
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/hakaya-program-music-song-workshop/
LOCATION:Next Wave\, 270 Sydney Rd\, Brunswick VIC 3056\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250724T055531Z
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SUMMARY:Carer's Circle - Mindfulness with Horses
DESCRIPTION: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.⁠ ⁠ \n🗓️ WHEN: Saturday\, August 2nd \n📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd\, Wildwood⁠\n⏰ TIME: 11:00am – 1:00pm⁠\n💰 COST: Free for Carers⁠\n🍎 Light refreshments provided⁠\n🚖 Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support⁠ ⁠\n🐴 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.⁠ ⁠\n🎟️ REGISTER:⁠ Email us at admin@cmw.org.au⁠ or scan the QR code to save your spot!⁠\n*@carersvictoria generously sponsored* \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUNDZBN1lINlZYOEtWMVk1UjFIRzkwTjY5Wi4u&route=shorturl 
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/carers-circle-mindfulness-with-horses/
LOCATION:460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, 460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, Victoria\, 3429\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250826T053157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T053157Z
UID:7642-1757152800-1757163600@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Carer's Circle - Brush & Chai
DESCRIPTION: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\n⁠\n🗓️ WHEN: Saturday\, September 6\n📍 WHERE: 460 Wildwood Rd\, Wildwood⁠ ⁠\n⏰ TIME: 10:00 am –1:00 pm⁠ ⁠\n💰 COST: Free for Carers⁠ ⁠\n🍎 Light refreshments provided⁠ ⁠\n🚖 Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support⁠ ⁠ ⁠\n⁠\nBrush & Chai is a creative wellbeing initiative designed especially for Muslim Carers — offering a safe\, culturally appropriate space to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect.\nThrough 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. \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUNDZBN1lINlZYOEtWMVk1UjFIRzkwTjY5Wi4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/carers-circle-brush-chai/
LOCATION:460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, 460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, Victoria\, 3429\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250909T005906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T005906Z
UID:7654-1757613600-1757626200@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:The Heart of Grief: Love\, Faith & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop\nGrief touches us all — through the loss of loved ones\, health\, identity\, homeland\, or dreams — and it shapes us in profound ways. \nDrawing on Prophetic wisdom\, psychological insights\, and experiential practices\, this workshop creates a safe space to explore grief in its many forms. \n\nWhat to Expect\n✔ 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 \n\nFacilitator\nDr 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. \n\nRegister Now\n➡️ Click here to register
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/the-heart-of-grief-love-faith-renewal/
LOCATION:Preston Mosque – Islamic Society of Victoria\, 90 Cramer St\,\, Preston\, Victoria\, 3072\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250826T053601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T053601Z
UID:7644-1757844000-1757865600@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to strengthen your ability to support mental health in your community? \nJoin 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. \n🗓 Dates: \nSunday 14th September & Sunday 21st September 2025 \n🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm \n📍 Location: 10 Cliveden Ct\, Thomastown VIC 3074 \n💰 Cost: $60 per person (includes catering) \n🎓 Outcome: Participants will receive MHFA accreditation
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-3/
LOCATION:BOIV\, 10 Cliveden Ct\, Thomastown\, Victoria\, 3074\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250826T053933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T053933Z
UID:7646-1758718800-1758726000@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Brothers Emotional Resilience Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Brothers Emotional Resilience Workshop \nPresented in partnership with Centre for Muslim Wellbeing. Facilitated by Br Omar Haniffa. \n🗓️ Wednesday 24th September \n⌛ 1 PM – 3 PM \n💰 $5 per person (light refreshments provided) \n👱🏼‍♂️ Open to all brothers aged 13-18 years \n🌱This workshop will give you practical tools to be resilient\, regulate emotions\, build a growth mindset\, and stand strong with confidence. \n🌿 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. \nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454856 \n🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Join us and discover how resilience can empower you!
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/brothers-emotional-resilience-workshop/
LOCATION:UMMA Centre\, 72 George St\, Doncaster East VIC 3109\, Doncaster\, Victoria\, 3109
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20250930T235518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T235518Z
UID:7661-1760176800-1760187600@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Carer's Circle - Chai and Clay
DESCRIPTION:Are you caring for a child\, spouse\, or parent with special needs?\nYou deserve time to reconnect—with yourself\, your emotions\, and others who truly understand. \nJoin us for a special Clay & Chai – Carers Circle\, led by Noha Aly and Husna Pasha\nWhen: Saturday\, October 11\nWhere: 460 Wildwood Rd\, Wildwood\nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm\nCost: Free for Carers\n☕ Light refreshments provided\n* Taxi vouchers available for those needing transport support* \nThis 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.\nThrough gentle clay activities and warm cups of chai\, participants can express themselves\, share stories\, and build supportive connections with others who truly understand.\nPlease register vis QR code\, or email us at admin@cmw.org.au \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUNDZBN1lINlZYOEtWMVk1UjFIRzkwTjY5Wi4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/carers-circle-chai-and-clay/
LOCATION:460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, 460 Wildwood Road\, Wildwood\, Victoria\, 3429\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20251031T050129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T050129Z
UID:7672-1763373600-1763395200@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Cultural intelligence in Mental health Care (Level 1)
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Online Program: November 17th & 18th 2025 \nWhy do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice? \nHow do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds? \nHow do therapists’ racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with? \nHow do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health\, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on? \nAbout the workshops: \nThis 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. \nLevel 1 will be 6 modules spread across 2 days. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients. \nParticipants will receive soft copies of resources developed in the project and receive a certificate of completion (CQ1) upon attendance at all sessions. \nThis training course supports the development of the Psychology Board of Australia’s Professional Competencies (2025 update)\, Competency 4.1; 5.1\, 6.1 and \nCompetency 7: Demonstrating a Health Equity and Human Rights Approach to Diverse Groups \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the role of culture and counsellor cultural responsiveness as an ethical obligation.\nUnderstand and apply the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) model as a framework to work effectively with clients in mental health contexts\nAnalyse cultural value dimensions and how they may be used to guide counselling assessment and practice ;\nUnderstand sociolinguistics in the counselling room to improve counsellor-client rapport and relationship\nApply critical reflection and awareness of self-identity with a view to how that identity can impact one’s counselling practice.\nAnalyse the advantages and limitations of using psychological assessment in a multicultural context\nDevelop an in-depth understanding of working effectively with Muslim clients\n\nTarget Audience: \nMental health practitioners\, psychologists\, clinical social workers\, counsellors who work in mental health and wellbeing \nCourse Fee:  \nFree! (Fully covered by the Zaytouna Project\, an initiative of the North Western Primary Health Network) \nRegistration: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cultural-intelligence-in-mental-health-level-1-tickets-1902489379949?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nSpots are limited\, so be sure to secure your place early!
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/cultural-intelligence-in-mental-health-care-level-1-3/
LOCATION:zoom – virtual webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
CREATED:20251120T023501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T023501Z
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SUMMARY:Carer's Circle - Forest Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Are you caring for a child\, spouse\, or parent with special needs?\nYou deserve time to reconnect—with yourself\, your emotions\, and others who truly understand. \nJoin us for a restorative morning of connection and nature-based wellbeing\, facilitated by Dr Senem Eren and Husna Pasha. \n📅 Saturday\, 22 November\n📍 Blue Lake\, Plenty Gorge\n⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm\n💛 Free for Carers\n☕ Light refreshments provided\n🚕 Taxi vouchers available for carers who need transport support (meeting point TBA) \nThis 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. \nhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUNDZBN1lINlZYOEtWMVk1UjFIRzkwTjY5Wi4u&route=shorturl
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/carers-circle-forest-therapy/
LOCATION:Blue Lake\, Plenty Gorge\, 45 Gordons Road\, South Morang\, Victoria\, 3752\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Project Nawah - Multicultural Storytime in Doncaster
DESCRIPTION:Free storytelling session for children aged 5–8 years \nJoin 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. \n📅 Thursday 18 December\n⏰ 3:45pm – 5:00pm\n📍 Pines Learning Classroom\, Manningham City Square (MC2)\nSecond Floor\, 687 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster \n✨ Free session\n✨ No bookings required (limited places)\n✨ An adult must stay for the full session with their child(ren) \nCome along and enjoy stories\, creativity and connection in a warm\, inclusive space.
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/project-nawah-multicultural-storytime-in-doncaster/
LOCATION:Pines Learning Classroom\, Manningham City Square (MC2)\, 687 Doncaster Road\, Doncaster\, Victoria\, 3108\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260205T150000
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SUMMARY:Together We Rock -  A shared wellbeing session for people with disabilities and their carers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhile 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. \nThe session will include: \n🎨 Brush & Chai creative activity \n🌿 Self-care and gentle wellbeing practices \n☕ Light refreshments provided \n📅 Saturday\, 15 February\n🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM\n📍 We Rock the Spectrum\n378–380 Gilbert Rd\, Preston \nRegistration:\nScan 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  \nThis session centres dignity\, accessibility\, and shared care because wellbeing matters for everyone.
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/together-we-rock-a-shared-wellbeing-session-for-people-with-disabilities-and-their-carers/
LOCATION:We Rock the Spectrum\, 378-380 Gilbert Road\, Preston\, Victoria\, 3072\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232840
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UID:7740-1776330000-1776355200@cmw.org.au
SUMMARY:Cultural intelligence in Mental health Care (Level 2)
DESCRIPTION:Course Outline \nThis 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. \nAbout the workshops: \nThis 6-module training aims to improve Mental health practitioners’ cultural responsiveness and help them work more effectively with Australian Muslim clients. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients. \nTarget Audience: \nMental health practitioners\, psychologists\, clinical social workers\, and counsellors who work in mental health and wellbeing \nCourse Benefits \nBy the end of this training\, participants will: \n· Apply the CQ model confidently in psychotherapy and mental health promotion. \n· Recognise and address systemic inequities\, racism\, and discrimination in practice. \n· Support client recovery through cultural\, spiritual\, and community-based strengths. \n· Develop a professional growth plan for continuing intercultural competence. \n· Meet AHPRA’s updated cultural competency standards (2025) with practical\, applied strategies. \nThis course aligns with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Professional Competencies (2025 update): \n· Competency 7 – Demonstrating a health equity and human rights approach with diverse groups. \nCourse Fee:  \nFree! (Fully covered by the Zaytouna Project\, an initiative of the North Western Primary Health Network) \nRegistration: \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/cultural-intelligence-cq-in-mental-health-care-level-2  \nSpots are limited\, so be sure to secure your place early!
URL:https://cmw.org.au/event/cultural-intelligence-in-mental-health-care-level-2-2/
LOCATION:zoom – virtual webinar
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