Multicultural communities mental health

This network focuses on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people from multicultural communities in Adelaide including Western Adelaide and its surrounding region. Our aim is to strengthen collaboration among professionals and services through training, resource sharing, and innovative projects. Network meetings include: 

1. Training & Keynotes: Sessions on motivational approaches for AOD, harm minimisation, and strategies for working effectively with CALD communities on issues such as gambling, disability, and AOD. 
2. Resource Development: Co-creating guides on culturally appropriate language and communication for specific fields. 
3. Clinical Supervision: Exploring opportunities to train members as clinical supervisors and establish group supervision for ongoing professional support. 
4. Youth Engagement: Actively involving young people by inviting schools in the targeted region to participate in discussions and initiatives. 
5. Hot Topics & Mini Projects: Creating space to address pressing regional issues and pilot collaborative projects.

The network meets bi-monthly and welcomes practitioners committed to culturally responsive, youth focused mental health care.

Meeting dates for 2026-2027 are below:

• Wednesday 18th Feb 2026, 2pm to 4pm 
• Wednesday 29th Apr 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 24th Jun 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 26th Aug 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 28th Oct 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 09th Dec 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 24th Feb 2027, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 28th Apr 2027, 10am to 12pm
• Wednesday 30th Jun 2027, 10am to 12pm

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.