Terms like culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), non-English speaking background (NESB) and person of colour (POC) are commonly used across the mental health and social impact sectors – but what do they really mean?
Labels can serve a practical purpose, but they also carry weight. They can amplify experiences of othering, marginalisation and identity dilution.
In partnership with the Australian Institute of Diversity in Mental Health (AIDMH), we hosted a community forum to explore how these labels are understood and experienced by our diverse communities.
Read the report
Discover community perspectives on the role of cultural labels in mental health and social services.
Cultural Diversity – Read the Label 2023 AIDMH and Solis
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