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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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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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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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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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