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In the wake of the tragic shooting at a mosque in the US, many in our communities may be feeling grief, fear, anger, or emotional exhaustion.
Distressing events can affect us deeply — even when they happen far away.
You may notice:
• anxiety or fear
• sadness or grief
• anger or helplessness
• difficulty sleeping
• feeling emotionally overwhelmed
These are human responses to distress.
For many Muslims, incidents like these can also reopen feelings of vulnerability, fear, and collective trauma linked to Islamophobia and violence targeting our communities.
Please check in on yourself and those around you. Stay connected, limit overwhelming media exposure where needed, and seek support if things feel heavy.
You are not alone. See our statement here cmw.org.au/2026/05/19/community-care-wellbeing-following-the-san-diego-mosque-attack/
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On Tuesday, CMW hosted a beautiful art therapy session by the beach in Dromana for the Arabic-speaking ladies group from NECCHI in Coburg.
The workshop hosted by @noha_aly_in_australia created a warm and welcoming space for connection, creativity, reflection, and wellbeing through art. We’re grateful to all the women who attended and shared in such a meaningful afternoon together ... See MoreSee Less
Session 3 of our RFF New Beginnings program focused on co-parenting and managing conflict, and healing after separation and divorce.
A heartfelt thank you to Summayya Olawunmi Sadiq Ojibara, Gulcin Buyukyazizi for sharing insights as a child psychologist, Shk Abdinur for his valuable contribution, and to Ayse and her yoga session
Our 6-week journey continues to create a safe space for connection, healing, reflection, and support through the challenges of separation and divorce. We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, shared openly, and held space for one another.
Looking forward to the weeks ahead, inshaAllah 🤍
Delivered in partnership with @new_beginningsaus
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Session 2 of our RFF New Beginnings program focused on navigating grief, anger, and healing after separation and divorce.
A big thank you to @moniquetoohey and Summayya Olawunmi Sadiq Ojibara for facilitating such meaningful discussions, and to Ayse for guiding a calming breathwork session.
Our 6-week journey together — creating a safe space for connection, reflection, and support through the challenges of separation and divorce. We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up and shared space with us.
Looking forward to the weeks ahead, inshaAllah 🤍
Delivered in partnership with @new_beginningsaus
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Alhamdulillah, our first RRF session, a beautiful start to our 6-week journey together—creating a safe space for connection, reflection, and support through the challenges of separation and divorce.
We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up and took that first step. We’re looking forward to the weeks ahead, inshaAllah
Delivered in partnership with @new_beginningsaus
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A beautiful Art Therapy session with the Islamic Society of Ballarat's womens group today 🤍
We explored art therapy with Noha — creating space for expression, reflection, and connection through creativity.
So powerful to see women come together, share stories, and support one another in such a meaningful way ... See MoreSee Less
Last week we delivered our Cultural Intelligence Training (CQ) – Level 2, a powerful two-day workshop designed to deepen cultural responsiveness and strengthen therapeutic practice.
Across 6 modules, participants engaged in:
• Practical tools and clinical frameworks
• Experiential and reflective learning
• Culturally-informed assessment and formulation
• Strategies to embed cultural safety into everyday practice
We also explored how to integrate cultural, spiritual, and community-based strengths into care, and respond more effectively to systemic factors such as racism and marginalisation.
A meaningful step forward for professionals committed to culturally safe, inclusive, and impactful practice. ... See MoreSee Less
Last week, we partnered with Westjustice to deliver an online Islamophobia and anti-racism training to their staff.
Grounded in evidence and lived experience, the session explored how Islamophobia and racism shape mental health from heightened anxiety and social isolation to reduced trust in services and barriers to seeking support.
We moved beyond theory, focusing on practical, real-world strategies to help participants recognise, respond to, and challenge Islamophobia and racism in their everyday work.
For organisations committed to cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and meaningful anti-racism, this work is essential, not optional.
If you’re looking to build confidence in supporting Muslim clients, students, or staff, we’d love to connect. ... See MoreSee Less