If you have difficulties completing the survey on the web, you can get a Microsoft Word version here National GP CALD Mental Health Needs Survey - Word version.. Please fax responses to 02-9840-3388 or email to rosanna.commisso at swahs.health.nsw.gov.au or feel free to contact Rosanna Commisso on 02-8838-2117 if you have any questions.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could please complete the survey by Friday 6^th July 2007. Thanks for your time.

Project Objective

The objective of this survey is to:

v      Improve communication with GPs

v      Identify the service or resource gaps in relation to CALD mental health needs

v      Assess how MMHA can assist GPs

To enable us to provide you with the support you need, it would be greatly appreciated if you could please take a few moments to complete the following questionnaire. Your responses will ensure that there are adequate resources and training to assist you in working with mental health issues with CALD communities. If you would find it useful, a report documenting the findings and recommendations can be forwarded to you at the conclusion of the project.

Who we are

Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

What we do

MMHA works collaboratively at a national, state and territory level to:

v      Increase support and information for CALD mental health consumers, their families and carers

v      Promote the development of culturally competent mental health services

v      Support initiatives that prevent mental illness in CALD communities

v      Increase awareness in multicultural communities of mental health issues and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness

v      Develop resources, information and training in relation to cultural competency for specialist and mainstream mental health professionals

v      Conduct and support conferences, forums and workshops aimed at promoting mental health for diverse communities

v      Provide consultancy and advice in the development of multicultural mental health and suicide prevention policy

v      Collect and disseminate information related to multicultural mental health and suicide prevention

v      Facilitate a two-way exchange of information with interested stakeholders including consumer and carer groups

 
MMHA is funded under the National Mental Health Strategy and National Suicide Prevention Strategy by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.