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This section has details about training, conferences, seminars and events in the field of multicultural mental health and related areas.

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Rehabilitation for Recovery
From 01/02/2008 to 30/11/2008 — Throughout NSW NSW
MHCC is presenting the following workshops throughout NSW in 2008: * Orientation to Mental Health Work * Working With People With Mental Health * Working With Mental Health Consumers & Carers * Law, Ethics & Boundaries in Mental Health * Responding to Suicide & Self-Harm * Mental Health Medication Matters * Mental Health & Substance Abuse * Brief Interventions in Mental Health Work
Re-navigating Anger & Guilty Emotions A free four week ongoing course: for parents
From 07/05/2008 to 28/05/2008 — 20 West Market Street, Richmond NSW
Learn to speak to teens and be heard! Learn how to listen to their communications! Learn how to effectively communicate together!
National Medicines Symposium 2008
From 14/05/2008 to 16/05/2008 — National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia ACT
QUM - what does it really mean for you? The science, the policy and the practice.
2008 Australasian Anxiety Disorders Conference: Exploring the Boundaries
From 15/05/2008 to 17/05/2008 — Coogee NSW
The conference provides an excellent opportunity for clinicians and researchers to present and disseminate their findings to a broad range of health professionals.
Issues in Cross-Cultural Psychological Assessment
16/05/2008 — Fitzroy VIC
A workshop for psychologists & other professionals practicing in mental health, education & neuropsychological settings.
“Communicating with Kids”
21/05/2008 — Hall 1, Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, 20 West Market Street, Richmond. NSW
An opportunity to learn how to better communicate with your children effectively.
VTPU Seminar and Case Presentation
21/05/2008 — VTPU Seminar room, Level 2, Bolte Wing, St Vincent's Hospital, 14 Nicholson St Fitzroy. VIC
The convergence of culture, parenting and mental illness: Looking at the impact on the infant Presented by Lisa Bolger Senior Parent Infant Mental Health Specialist, Parent Infant Mental Health Initiative (PIMHI)
Working with Shame, Guilt and Grief:De-stigmatizing disabilities in ethnic families
22/05/2008 — Meeting Room 1, Richmond Town Hall VIC
This seminar will provide workers with practical strategies on how to address stigma when working with ethnic families. Led by international guest psychiatrist Dr. Maurizio Andolfi.
Ethical Responsiveness
From 23/05/2008 to 25/05/2008 — Adelaide SA
The conference theme “Ethical Responsiveness” reflects the broad contexts of Australian child and family practice. Workers in the child and family welfare sectors are generally ethical and responsive. This conference celebrates the work done by both statutory and non-government agencies alike in supporting vulnerable children, young people and their families. As debates continue within the child and family welfare system about the effectiveness of strategies to support vulnerable children, the professions are instead struggling to reconcile the need for appropriate supportive relationships with clients against ever increasing compliance bureaucracy.
BIO Venture Capital Forum
From 26/05/2008 to 28/05/2008 — Furama Hotel Dalian China VIC
Bio Venture Capital Forum will be held at Furama Hotel Dalian China, on May 26-28, 2008. The forum is entitled as “a global platform for exploring the best bio-venture opportunities", which intends to build up a platform for exploring magic bio-venture and fostering collaborations between VCS and entrepreneurs. There will be over 100 world well known Bio VCS and scientists and experts joining us.
Kind 2 Mind
31/05/2008 — Kingston Arts Centre & City Hall, 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC
Community Mental Health Expo
19th Annual RYDON Youth Worker Conference
From 02/06/2008 to 03/06/2008 — Newcastle NSW
The annual RYDON Conference aims to be a place for innovative, cutting edge and thought provoking, discussion, skill building, sharing of ideas, debate and inspiration for youth workers and people who work with young people.
The Truth About Violence Against Women
From 04/06/2008 to 06/06/2008 — Sydney NSW
The Naming the Truth About Violence Conference will look at the violence women and children experience on this planet at the hands of men. This includes abuse of all kinds—verbal, emotional, physical and sexual. It includes sex trafficking and prostitution. It includes poverty, lack of services, pornography, the media and advertising, discrimination, trivialization, cosmetic surgery. We will not get bogged down with the exceptions or the causes.
Sexual Abuse in Religious Contexts - An interdisciplinary Conference
From 20/06/2008 to 21/06/2008 — University of NSW, Sydney, Australia NSW
This two day workshop will bring together experts from a range of disciplines: psychiatry, psychology, philosophy, ethics, law, theology, indigenous studies, religious studies and social sciences, together with representatives from faith groups and from survivor and advocacy organisations - to bring about a dialogue on the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation in religious contexts.
Making a difference "Social Inclusion for Emerging Communities"
From 25/06/2008 to 27/06/2008 — Banquet Room Adelaide Festival Centre King William Rd Adelaide SA
This conference will build on the 2006 Conference, When Do I Stop Being a Refugee?, and will seek to address the key challenges identified by the Federal Government in the Australian Social Inclusion Agenda 2007, with a particular focus on new and emerging communities.
Activating Human Rights and Peace An International Conference
From 01/07/2008 to 04/07/2008 — Byron Bay Community and Cultural Centre, NSW
The conference will have a mix of plenary sessions with invited papers, and panel sessions. The conference organisers welcome papers from scholars, researchers, postgraduates, activists, community groups and policy makers.
Population Health Congress 2008: A Global World – Practical action for health and wellbeing
From 06/07/2008 to 09/07/2008 — Brisbane QLD
Australasia's four population health professional organisations working together to strengthen the focus on Population Health in the region.
Australian Council of TESOL International Conference: Pedagogies of Connection: Developing Individual and Community Identities
From 10/07/2008 to 12/07/2008 — Alice Springs NT
The focus of this conference is on the potential for TESOL pedagogies to make connections among individuals and communities. The conference will explore a range of TESOL pedagogies and their influences on the development of identities and relationships in diverse TESOL settings. This will include discussion of the role of language and culture within pedagogy. The keynote speakers are international leaders in the field, and conference participants will comprise TESOL educators and researchers from around the globe.
8th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society
From 15/07/2008 to 18/07/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The 8th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society will include world-class keynote speakers, interactive workshops, cutting edge research papers and poster presentations.
Developing Local Systems of Care for Children & Adolescents with Mental Health Needs & Their Families
From 16/07/2008 to 20/07/2008 — Tennesse INTERNATIONAL
The 2008 Institutes will focus on three "new directions" to strengthen systems of care and improve outcomes. Research and experience have clearly demonstrated that children with mental health needs are found in many systems-health, education, child welfare, juvenile justice, early childhood, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. As a result, efforts to improve systems of care for children with mental health needs and their families have emphasized the need for collaboration and partnerships across service sectors.
Psychopharmacology Workshop
16/07/2008 — BRISBANE (Novotel Hotel) QLD
This workshop is designed to help non-medical mental health providers develop a better understanding of psychopharmacology so they can be a more informed member of the mental health care team.
"Substance use across the Lifespan" Evidence and Interventions
From 24/07/2008 to 25/07/2008 — La Trobe at Beechworth VIC
This two day conference will address current issues around substance use across the lifespan and examine the implications for a range of professionals. This conference has a major foucs on evidence and interventions and will provide a diverse range of approaches for clinicians and other human service providers.
XVIII World Congress of the International Federation of Translators: Translation & Cultural Diversity
From 04/08/2008 to 07/08/2008 — Shanghai INTERNATIONAL
Translation, as the bridge between different nations, peoples and cultures, has played an indispensable role in the development of the human civilisation.
Educating for Effective Participation: Citizenship & Work
From 10/08/2008 to 12/08/2008 — Brisbane QLD
Education faces the challenge of equipping young people to effectively participate in, and contribute to, a rapidly changing society. In Australia, as in other countries, there is a renewed interest in civics and citizenship education as a way to increase engagement in civic society and contribute to greater social cohesion. At the same time, education and training are recognised internationally as essential to successful workforce participation, individual well-being and national productivity.
International Unity in Diversity Conference: People, the Workforce & the Future of Australia
From 13/08/2008 to 16/08/2008 — Townsville QLD
The conference program will feature international and national keynote speakers, panel discussions, lively and interactive presenters, cross cultural training, exhibition displays, Indigenous speakers and experiences and debates with a celebrity moderator, art and cultural performances, genuine Pacific style gala dinner, and group excursions to the Great Barrier Reef and Indigenous sites.
Managing the Psychologically Injured Worker - Research, Knowledge, and Practice
From 14/08/2008 to 16/08/2008 — Gold Coast QLD
A joint initiative of Faculty from Bond University, Griffith University, The Gold Coast Integrated Mental Health Service and Queensland Health.
The 9th International Mental Health Conference Managing the Psychologically Injured Worker
From 14/08/2008 to 16/08/2008 — Holiday Inn - Gold Coast QLD
This year we will have presenters from all Australian States and Territories, New Zealand and Asia.
Ageing & Spirituality: A Diversity of Faiths & Cultures
From 17/08/2008 to 20/08/2008 — Canberra ACT
The conference aims to bring researchers, practitioners and older people together to share and examine: ·Issues of faiths and cultures within the context of ageing and spirituality ·Theological and ethical issues of ageing, spirituality in multifaith and multicultural communities ·How to integrate key issues of diverse faiths and cultures related to ageing and spirituality identified during the conference
Responding to young people, children & families in a civil society
From 18/08/2008 to 20/08/2008 — Sydney NSW
This conference has become the most important event for the children, youth and family industry.
The 2008 National SARRAH Conference: Many Paddocks - One Herd
From 27/08/2008 to 30/08/2008 — Yeppoon QLD
A conference for rural and remote allied health professionals.
18th Annual TheMHS Conference
From 02/09/2008 to 05/09/2008 — Auckland WA
Be the change you want - workforce ingenuity.
World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
From 10/09/2008 to 12/09/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The conference is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, The Clifford Beers Foundation, the Mental Health Program of the Carter Center, AUSEINET and VicHealth, and supported by the Global Consortium for Prevention and Promotion in Mental Health (GCAPP).
World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
From 10/09/2008 to 12/09/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The conference is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, The Clifford Beers Foundation, the Mental Health Program of the Carter Center, AUSEINET and VicHealth, and supported by the Global Consortium for Prevention and Promotion in Mental Health (GCAPP).
From Margins to Mainstream 5th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
From 10/09/2008 to 12/09/2008 — Melbourne Convention Centre VIC
The aims and outcomes of this conference are 1) generate worldwide support and knowledge exchange for mental health promotion and prevention and 2) stimulate state, national and international collaborations to advance research, policy and practice endeavours.
Fifth World Mental Health Conference 2008: Mental Health and Wellbeing: It's Everybody's Business
From 15/09/2008 to 17/09/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The conference is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, The Clifford Beers Foundation, the Mental Health Program of the Carter Center, AUSEINET and VicHealth, and supported by the Global Consortium for Prevention and Promtion in Mental Health (GCAPP).
Aged Care in the FastLane
28/09/2008 — Adelaide SA
Our Conference theme in 2008 is “Aged Care in the Fast Lane” More Clients, More Costs, More Competition reflecting the dynamics and change being experienced by this growing and developing industry.
The 4Rs Conference Rights, Respect, Reconciliation, Responsibility Planning for a socially inclusive future for Australia
From 30/09/2008 to 03/10/2008 — University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), City Campus NSW
An international conference locating Australian policy & practice dilemmas within an international context.
34th International Conference of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
06/10/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The major focus of the ACMHN 2008 Conference is the art of mental health nursing in the age of technology and science and the Conference program is designed to inspire this through critical examination of both our past and our future.
International Society for Health & Human Rights 8th International Conference
From 15/10/2008 to 18/10/2008 — Lima, Peru INTERNATIONAL
International Society for Health & Human Rights 8th International Conference Truth, Justice and Reparation Rebuilding Health and Dignity after Trauma & Human Rights Violations
6th International Conference on Early Psychosis
From 20/10/2008 to 24/10/2008 — Melbourne VIC
The meeting will bring together the world’s leading experts in early psychosis studies, research and treatments, acting as a forum for ideas to be exchanged, experiences shared, education developed and innovation inspired.
The 2nd Australasian Mental Health & Psychosocial Disaster Conference