Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from Refugee Backgrounds
27-28 May 2021 | 9.30am-1pm AEST (on both days) | Zoom | Cost: $209
This one-day workshop is designed to put a framework of understanding around the unique issues faced by children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds. The workshop:
- Focuses on understanding the link between what refugees have been through, the impact of torture and other traumatic events, the stressors of detention, resettlement and cultural transition.
- Looks at the impact of war and violence from a developmental perspective, with attention paid to attachment and resilience.
- Explores how to work in a trauma informed and culturally safe way that promotes recovery and fosters feelings of trust, safety and control, while minimising the risk of retraumatisation.
Participants will be encouraged to think about how to apply the concepts to their own workplace, and will leave the workshop feeling more confident in utilising their skills and experience with children and adolescents from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
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The Scanlon Foundation survey "Mapping Social Cohesion 2020" is now available
Report Summary - YouTube Video| Full Report - PDF | Previous report
The thirteenth edition of the Mapping Social Cohesion research came in a year like no other.
In 2020, in the context of the dislocation of Australian society by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute conducted not one, but two national surveys – in July and November – using the Social Research Centre’s probability-based Life in Australia panel (LinA). Societies faced with crisis may for a time experience increased cohesion, as people respond to a common threat through mutual support. On the other hand, societies under pressure may fracture, as its members turn inward, focusing on people to blame, and searching for scapegoats.
Which way has Australia gone? Have we come together, or have we fractured? What do the 2020 survey findings reveal about the character of Australian society during an unprecedented global pandemic?
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National study of mental health and wellbeing gets underway
The Government has launched the first phase of Australia’s $89.5 million Intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study – the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing. This comprehensive survey aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the mental health challenges that Australians are facing.
Up to 17,000 Australians, aged 16 to 85 will take part in the study, with the first results expected by the end of 2021.
The work is the first part of the Intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study, a multi-year study of approximately 60,000 Australians which will run until 2023 and provide the most complete picture ever of our health. It includes four national studies covering mental health, general health, nutrition and physical activity and biomedical health status.
The remaining national studies will begin from 2022 after the next Australian Census.
Anyone worried about their mental health, loneliness, finances, family, or other circumstances can contact the Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service for free advice and counselling on 1800 512 348 or online at beyondblue.org.au. Immediate advice and support is also available through Lifeline (13 11 14) or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).
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Response to the Department of Health survey on the final recommendations of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health
This document is Mental Health Australia’s response to the Australian Government’s Department of Health survey seeking views on the final recommendations in the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report (PC Report), particularly with respect to priorities and implementation issues.
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You are invited to a special women-only event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021!
The program includes:
- Meet and greet female leaders and starters from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Networking around business development and community projects
- Networking 101: How networking in Tasmania can support your business and/or community, including do’s and don’ts
- Success stories from female leaders: How networking supported their work, including tips & tricks
- Raffle with prizes
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Application for "Multicultural Ambassadors Program" is closing soon
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is delighted to invite you to join our MHFA Australian Multicultural Ambassador Program (MCA) in 2021.
Applications are open to all members of the community in each state and territory of Australia.
Applications close on the 26th of February 2021.
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) aims to engage multicultural and Indigenous communities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, via a network of dedicated volunteers throughout Australia.
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We would like to remind you of:
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COVID-19 Vaccine - Stakeholders Pack Now Available
Effective engagement with our Sector has been identified as a key part of an effective COVID-19 Vaccine roll out. We encourage you to share the following resources with your networks and provide us with any feedback you might have at: info@scoa.org.au
This pack, complied by the Department of Health contains in-language communication resources and key messages to inform and educate everyone in Australia about COVID-19 vaccines.
Click on the links in the stakeholder pack to access translated COVID-19 vaccines information in your community’s language. Resources include audio files, videos, social media content, posters and fact-sheets.
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