CALD mental health

The CALD Mental Health Professionals Network in Adelaide is a community for mental health professionals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to come together, share ideas, and learn from each other. While we’re based in Adelaide for in-person meet-ups, our network is open to CALD professionals across Australia through online meetings. This network is all about supporting each other in navigating the unique challenges we face when working with CALD communities, and promoting culturally inclusive mental health care. It’s a space to swap stories, discuss best practices, and stay updated on cultural competency and professional development.

This network has a focus on the mental health of those in the African, Indigenous and CALD communities. Network meetings consist of guest presentations, case discussions, panel discussions, and peer support. This network aims to meet quarterly.

This network aims to bring together multidisciplinary practitioners from Sydney and CALD services areas such as the Transcultural Mental Health Centre, Quarterly meetings will provide a space for networking and peer support and will feature group discussions and presentations from guest speakers on a broad range of topics. The CALD MHPN offers topics on cultural competence, challenges and strategies addressing various mental health issues, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth, as well as research collaboration among network members.

The network aims to connect and support mental health practitioners from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This network provides a collaborative space for knowledge-sharing, professional development, and advocacy, focusing on culturally responsive mental health care. Through regular meetings, discussions, and guest presentations, the network seeks to address systemic challenges, promote best practices, and enhance service delivery for diverse communities across Australia.

The Dandenong CALD MHPN is a large network with a specific interest focus on the mental health of people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Network meetings consist of guest presentations. This network aims to meet quarterly.

Based in Forest Hill, this small network has a specific focus on Chinese Mental Health. Network meetings consist of case study discussions. This network aims to meet quarterly.