[MMHA-E-Bulletin] April/May MMHA E-Bulletin 2006

[Multicultural Mental Health Australia]

Welcome to the Multicultural Mental Health Australia April/May 2006
E-Bulletin.
This free e-bulletin aims to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and
information related to the mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s
culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. For
contributions: info at mmha.org.au
This edition in brief: (please scroll down for more information)

What’s New?
1. $1.8 Billion mental health funding
2. Suicide and Mental Illness in the Media – New resources for the mental
health sector
3. Aqua Exercise classes for Older Arabic-speaking women
4. Senate Select Committee on Mental Health - Chapter on people from CALD
backgrounds

Publications
1. Advances in Contemporary Mental Health Nursing (Contemporary Nurse)
2. Strategies for building multicultural competence in mental health and
educational settings

Events and Training
1. National Activities on Suicide Bereavement Project
2. From Tolerance to Respect: Cultural Competence in Practice 2 day
Conference
3. 2nd WA Transcultural Mental Health Conference/ Greg Turner Training
Workshop

New additions to the Web
1. List an event on the MMHA website just got easier
2. Download Beyond Words from the MMHA website


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WHAT’S NEW?

1.$1.8 Billion in Mental Health Funding

The announcement by the Prime Minister today of $1.8 billion of new
Commonwealth Government funding will improve mental health services in the
community across Australia.
The Government’s package of initiatives comprehensively addresses the
areas for which the Commonwealth is responsible, such as increasing access
to primary health care, increasing the mental health workforce, more
respite places and funding for people with mental health and drug or
alcohol problems.
More information can be found at
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/health-mediarel-yr2006-ta-abb042.htm?OpenDocument&yr=2006&mth=4

2. Suicide and Mental Illness in the Media – New resources for the mental
health sector
Suicide and Mental Illness in the Media: A Mindframe resource for the
mental health sector comprises a range of new resources produced for the
mental health sector under the Mindframe National Media Initiative. The
resources, which include a website, resource book and quick reference
cards, contain information on talking to the media about suicide and
mental illness. The aim of the resources is to support accurate and
appropriate reporting that will minimise the risk of harm and reduce the
stigma experienced by people who live with a mental illness.
Information including booklets and quick reference cards will be available
soon. Go to http://www.mindframe-media.info/ for further information.


3. Aqua Exercise classes for Older Arabic-speaking women

The OWN Bankstown Wellness Centre is offering a 20-week program of Aqua
Exercise classes for older Arabic-speaking women, beginning Friday 5 May
at the Wran Leisure Centre Pool, Gundaroo Street, Villawood.
·The Aqua Exercise activity is for older Arabic-speaking women aged 50
years and over.·Classes begin Friday 5 May 2006 and finish Friday 29 September 2006 and
will be held at the Wran Leisure Centre, Pool, Gundaroo St, Villawood. 
Please note:  there will be no classes during school holidays.·Time:  11am to 12 pm.
·An Arabic-speaking Aqua Exercise Instructor will be taking the class.
·Participants must book and register in advance, as the number of places
is limited.Cost:  $40 for 20 weeks, plus pool entry of $2.70 (Pensioners $1.40).

For bookings and more information, ring Jan Malley on 9708 2245 or 0413
001 261.

4. Senate Select Committee on Mental Health release report - CALD Chapter

The Senate Select Committee delivered its first report on Thursday 30
March 2006 regarding the state of Australia's mental health system. The
chapter on CALD communities is of particular interest and can be accessed
via the following url
http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/mentalhealth_ctte/report/c15.htm

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PUBLICATIONS

1.Advances in Contemporary Mental Health Nursing, edited by Professor
Nicholas Procter and Dr Barbara E. Wolfe, addresses the dynamic nature of
professional mental health nursing across all age groups - offering
consumer, nursing practice and community health perspectives.

This issue of Contemporary Nurse is an indispensable addition to mental
health care literature, examining issues pertinent to mental health
service provision by nurses - in community and clinical context - to the
estimated one million Australians currently suffering from mental health
problems and disorders.

Go to http://www.e-contentmanagement.com/ for further information

2. Strategies for building multicultural competence in mental health and
educational settings / edited by Madonna G. Constantine and Derald Wing
Sue.
Edited and written by renowned multicultural experts, this informative
guide is full of concrete strategies and case examples, all geared toward
achieving the goal of culturally competent practice. Chapter by chapter,
it uses a variety of practice modalities in various settings to help all
mental health professionals increase their familiarity and compliance with
the APA Multicultural Guidelines.
ISBN: 0-471-66732-3
328 Pages
2005

Go to http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471667323.html
for further information

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EVENTS AND TRAINING

1.National Activities on Suicide Bereavement Project

As part of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS), the National
Bereavement Reference Group (NBRG) was established in august 2005 to
oversee the development of a nationally coordinated approach to suicide
bereavement activities. A priority of the NBRG together with the
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing was commissioning of
research to review, analyse and consolidate the most appropriate methods,
models and service delivery options for nationally coordinated suicide
bereavement activities. This work is the basis for the National Activities
on Suicide Bereavement Project.
The project team are running a series of consultations and surveys as part
of the project. The next consultation forum will be at the following
location.
Date: Monday 1st May 2006
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Carlton Crest Hotel, Port Jackson Room, 169 – 179 Thomas Street
HaymarketCatering: Supper provided

Contact Jenelle Watson on 07 3899 6697 or jenelle_Watson at yahoo.com for
further information

2. From Tolerance to Respect: Cultural Competence in Practice 2 day
Conference
The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW (MDAA) and the
National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) are pleased to announce a two
day conference for researchers, policy makers and anyone who manages,
receives or provides services in diverse communities. The focus is on
practical approaches to working with people from diverse backgrounds.
The conference will provide local, national and international perspectives
on best practice in responding to community diversity and competing
needs.

Call For Papers: Proposals due 31st May 2006

Thursday 7 - Friday 8 September 2006
Novotel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park
Cnr Olympic Boulevard & Herb Elliott Ave Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia

For more information contact:
Ms Theresa Clark
Conference Coordinator
Ph: +61 2 9891 6400
theresa.clark at mdaa.org.au


3. 2nd WA Transcultural Mental Health Conference – Incorporating the
Convention for Mental Health Carers.

When: 16 – 17 November 2006
Where: Duxton Hotel, Perth, WA


The popular "Thinking through lanaguage and the interpretation of meaning"
workshop by Greg Turner QLD Transcultural Mental Health Centre will be run
in conjuction with the conference.

When: Wednesday 15th November 2006 (afternoon)
Where: Duxton Hotel, Perth, WA


More information about the conference and workshop visit
http://www.broadeninghorizon.health.wa.gov.au/home/index.cfm

Further events and training are listed at http://www.mmha.org.au/Events


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NEW ADDITIONS TO THE WEB

1. List an Event on the MMHA website

The MMHA website has the ability for you to list an event. Go to
http://www.mmha.org.au/Events/event_submit_form which will take you
directly to the MMHA event submission form. Fill in the form and submit.
All event submissions will be mediated for appropriateness.

2.Beyond Words: lessons on translation, trust and meaning from the no more
‘mualagh’ project
Beyond Words is now available on the MMHA website for download. You can
still order a hard copy for $10 + GST and postage and handling. Go to
http://www.mmha.org.au/MMHAPublications/Store/beyond_words

MMHA are working behind the scenes to bring you a new look MMHA website.
Comming Soon!

Multicultural Mental Health Australia has extensive listings on mental
health resources and services. Available at: www.mmha.org.au. For more
information please contact us on: Tel: +61 2 9840 3333Fax: +61 2 9840 3388
Email: admin at mmha.org.au
Website: www.mmha.org.au



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