Access to equitable and culturally safe mental health services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds remains problematic due to a variety of factors.
As acknowledged during the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. There is limited published work that has examined the role of bicultural workers (BCWs) within mental health settings.
The overall aim of this joint research study is to explore the role and benefits of engaging Bicultural Workers in the delivery of mental health care within acute and community based mental health services.
This presentation will introduce attendees to the project and learn about its findings to date. Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act includes diversity and cultural safety principles aimed at improving access to equitable and culturally safe and responsive mental health care for all Victorians. It is hoped this research will contribute to the discourse in this space.
Speakers
- Prof. Michael Olasoji, Federation University & Alfred Mental & Addiction Health
- Erin Joyce, Alfred Mental & Addiction Health
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. Read more and register here
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Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH)
Address: St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Level 1, Bolte Wing, 14 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Address: St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Level 1, Bolte Wing, 14 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Tel: (03) 9231 3300