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Celebrating International Solidarity Day with Palestine at Woodlands Historic Park
Despite the rain, more than 170 Palestinian refugees joined us for a beautiful day of connection, food, archery ascension, art by Noha, balloon animals by Dr Senem Eren, and true solidarity.
Grateful to collaborate with Foundation House on such a meaningful event. ... See MoreSee Less
We’re honoured! 🎉
The Centre for Muslim Wellbeing has received the 2025 Victorian Multicultural Commission Award for Excellence in Mental Health & Wellbeing.
This award recognises our commitment to creating a mental health system where culture, faith and lived experience are seen as strengths and where Muslim communities can access support that feels safe, respectful and grounded in compassion.
A heartfelt thank you to our community, volunteers, staff, Board, partners and supporters. Your trust, labour and love make this work possible. This award belongs to all of us. ❤️
We look forward to continuing to build a future where every Muslim in Victoria can flourish in dignity, wellbeing and belonging.
@multiculturevic #MAE2025 #VMC ... See MoreSee Less
At Ilim College, young minds came together for Project Nawah, a heartwarming multi-cultural storytelling session led by Psychologist, Gulcin. From the engaging story of ‘11 Words for Love’ by Randa Abdel-Fattah, children explored empathy through diversity and language. After storytime, creativity bloomed as the children expressed themselves through arts & crafts by colouring rocks, decorating them with stickers and sparkling gems, and sharing smiles along the way.
A beautiful reminder that stories and art have the power to bring people together! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
Our final Carers Circle for the year was held over the weekend, and what a beautiful way to conclude the year — with a Forest Therapy session facilitated by Dr Senem Eren.
We would like to thank all the attendees for their vulnerability, for sharing their stories, and for their commitment. We look forward to continuing these sessions in the year to come! ... See MoreSee Less
Come join us for a free Multicultural Storytime at The Pines in Doncaster tomorrow, 25th November, from 3:45–5:00pm.
Bring your children for a fun book reading and activity.
We look forward to seeing you there! ... See MoreSee Less
Two global leaders.
One powerful day.
A lifetime of impact.
Join Dr Rania Awaad & Shaykh Rami Nsour for a full-day practitioner intensive on building a compassionate, inclusive, Medinan-inspired community.
📅 29 Nov | Thomastown
🎟 Link in bio. ... See MoreSee Less
Join us for a special Forest Therapy – Carers Circle, led 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 those needing transport support – meeting point TBA*
Please register via QR or link in bio ... See MoreSee Less
Cultural intelligence in mental health care- (Fully Subsidised)
Building Reflective, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed Practice
This training supports mental health and allied health practitioners to work effectively and respectfully with clients from diverse cultural and social identity groups. Build the skills needed be a culturally safe practitioner.
Key Learning Outcomes
Through interactive discussions and reflection, you will explore:
· Understand Culture & Psychology – Explore culture, cultural identity, beliefs, and how experiences influence mental health and wellbeing and psychological therapy and mental health service provision.
· Cultural Self-Awareness – examining how your own cultural background and values shape engagement with clients.
· Practical Strategies – build your understanding of who your clients are culturally and create an inclusive and responsive practice where culture is harnessed as a strength and a resource to better wellbeing.
· Culturally Responsive Psychological Practice – adapting communication and approaches for inclusivity and cultural safety.
· Trauma-Aware and Culturally Informed Care – applying these frameworks with diverse communities, what to adapt and when. ... See MoreSee Less