A national project run by Mental Health Australia that supports services and communities to improve mental health for people from multicultural backgrounds.
State: National
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HeartChat
An AIDMH directory that helps Australians find mental health professionals who speak their language and understand their culture and faith.
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Shapes and Sounds
An Australian organisation working to reduce mental health stigma in Asian communities, with a practitioner list, events and training.
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Ethnic LGBT+
An online platform started by Mikhara Ramsing in Queensland where culturally and linguistically diverse LGBTIQ+ people can share stories and find resources.
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Creative Equity Toolkit
A free online toolkit from Diversity Arts Australia and partners that helps arts and cultural organisations build equity and address racism.
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Scanlon Foundation
An Australian research institute, set up by the Scanlon Foundation, that studies social cohesion and publishes the yearly Mapping Social Cohesion report.
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Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA)
The national peak body for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, advocating on issues including health and mental health.
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Settlement Council of Australia
The national peak body for organisations that help refugees and migrants settle in Australia.
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Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN)
The national peak body for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, focused on youth leadership and policy advocacy.
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Harmony Alliance: Migrant & Refugee Women for Change
A national alliance that gives migrant and refugee women a voice in government policy on issues such as safety, work and wellbeing.