The Afghan Community Response Project (ACR) was established in August 2021 by Foundation House in response to the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan, which saw approximately 5,000 people evacuated from Kabul by the Australian Government, the majority of whom arrived in Melbourne.
The ACR project was led and delivered by a team of mainly lived-experience practitioners from within the Afghan Community.
Two years have passed and the mental health and wellbeing of communities from Afghanistan continues to be heavily impacted by the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Speakers
- Parwin Miazoi and
- Zabi Mazoori (Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House))
An overview of the presenting challenges and psycho-social needs of newly arrived Afghans as well as exploring the innovations and strengths of the ACR model, which is a model that can be adapted and used by other communities arriving in Australia after a crisis.
This presentation will also offer reflections and learnings on the nuances and complexities that emerge for a team of mainly lived-experience practitioners working with their own community.
VTMH seminars are open to individuals, from all disciplines and working in all sectors, who are based in Australia and interested in diversity and mental health.
- Where: Online via Zoom — details to be sent to registrants in advance
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: essential, spaces are limited. Please register early to secure a place.