Amongst most clients we see within our organisation’s practice, there is an almost underlying silent grief of missing ‘home’ that carries mental distress more complex than cultural shock.
Identified as cultural bereavement, this includes loss of identity and an unidentified anxiety and/or depression that may surface late in life and can affect 2nd and 3rd generations.
Presenter is Lucy Louca, Coordinator, Counselling & Dementia Support Services at PRONIA (Australian Greek Welfare Society), Melbourne
The presentation will discuss:
- Experiences gained through meaningful service provision especially in light of significant challenges
- Recognizing and responding to cultural bereavement
- Keeping this cohort engaged and connected to the larger 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. To secure a place, please register online via VTMH
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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
VTMH acknowledges it is located on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation. We know this land has history, custodians and stories spanning tens of thousands of years. We celebrate and recognise the First Peoples’ continuing connection to the land and water, and pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging.
In a spirit of reconciliation, we commit to walking the journey of learning and healing together.