Information session: Pro-bono disability network of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists
Information session for allied health professionals interested in supporting settlement of people from refugee backgrounds and people seeking asylum by donating short-term pro bono services.
Where: VicHealth Seminar Rooms, Ground Floor, 15-31 Pelham st, Carlton
When: 1 November, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
RSVP to Jacinta Bongiorno jacinta.bongiorno@ipchealth.com.au via email by October 30
Communities & Trauma: Supporting Recovery from Collective Trauma
Foundation House
This workshop will explore the impacts of collective trauma for communities in the resettlement context and potential recovery processes. It is suitable for bicultural workers, community development workers, school staff, people working in policy roles or community health managers and staff.
When: 2 November, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Foundation House, Brunswick
Cost: $120
More info and registrations HERE
Overcoming Stigma: Engaging with Communities about Mental Health
Foundation House
This workshop explores barriers for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds in accessing mental health services and examines ways of reducing stigma in communities around mental health concerns. This workshop is suitable for bicultural workers, community development workers, school staff, people working in policy roles or community health managers and staff.
When: 2 November, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Foundation House, Brunswick
Cost: $120
More info and registrations HERE
Complementary Role of Psychotherapy and Body Work in Treating Torture and Refugee Trauma Survivors: live webinar
STARTTS
This free webinar will explore the complementary role of psychotherapy and body work in treating refugee trauma survivors. This will be demonstrated with a case-study of a client’s journey towards body awareness and the ability to self-regulate.
When: 8 November, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: STARTTS Carramar and live webinar
Cost: Free
For more information click HERE
Cognitive & Psychosocial Assessment of Refugee Children
Foundation House
This workshop aims to enable practising psychologists and education professionals to upgrade their cross-cultural, theoretical and practical skills in cognitive and psychosocial assessment, and increase awareness of refugee children’s academic challenges.
When: 16 November 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Broadmeadows
Cost: $180
Further information and registrations HERE
2019 Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
QPASTT
QPASTT has announced that the 2nd Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 - 29 March 2019. For more information and to subscribe to the mailing list click HERE
Access the Foundation House 2017 Training Calendar HERE
Access the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health 2017 Training Calendar HERE
Access the 2017 Victorian Transcultural Mental Health Training and Events Calendar HERE
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