The latest yearly national survey of social cohesion in Australia. It reports that prejudice and discrimination towards some migrant and faith groups remain persistent.
Resource type: Peak body / NGO report
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If We Don’t Count It… It Doesn’t Count! Towards consistent national data collection and reporting on cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity
An issues paper arguing that Australia collects data on cultural, ethnic and language diversity poorly and inconsistently, including in health and mental health services. It calls for national data standards.
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Recommendations for a Culturally Responsive Mental Health System
Joint recommendations from a peak community body and the state transcultural mental health unit on how Victoria’s reformed mental health system can be culturally safe and responsive.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Victoria’s Multicultural Communities Under COVID-19 (Issue Brief)
A brief on how the COVID-19 pandemic hit the mental health of Victoria’s multicultural communities, including temporary visa holders, women and young people. It calls for emergency support for temporary visa holders and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
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International students and their mental health and physical safety
A report, funded by the federal education department, on the mental health and safety of international students in Australia. It looks at the risks they face and how they can be better supported.
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Responding together: Multicultural young people and their mental health
A policy report on the mental health of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It notes that most are resilient but that racism and managing a multicultural identity can harm wellbeing, and it makes policy recommendations.
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Supporting multicultural young people’s mental health
A report on how racism, money stress, trauma and system barriers affect the mental health of multicultural young people. It proposes 11 actions, including culturally responsive training and youth-friendly service hubs.
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Fact sheet: Suicidality among culturally and linguistically diverse communities
A short fact sheet from the national suicide prevention peak body. It says data on suicide in CALD communities is patchy or missing, and highlights higher risk for refugees and people seeking asylum.
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COVID-19 Racism Incident Report Survey: Comprehensive Report 2021
Records 541 racist incidents reported by Asian Australians between April 2020 and June 2021. It shows the kinds of racism people faced during the pandemic and where it happened.
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The State of Multicultural Mental Health in Australia: Research Report
A national report on the mental health of people born overseas. It found recent arrivals had the highest rates of mental health conditions among overseas-born people, that access and continuity of care were uneven, and that co-designed, culturally tailored programs work better; it sets six priority areas for action.