An issue of FECCA’s Australian Mosaic magazine linked to FECCA’s 2017 national conference, with articles on multicultural Australia.
State: National
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Beyond translation: Engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse consumers
This Australian study looked at how culturally and linguistically diverse patients engage with health care and found the barriers go well beyond language and interpreters.
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How do health services engage culturally and linguistically diverse consumers? An analysis of consumer engagement frameworks in Australia
This study reviewed 11 Australian consumer engagement frameworks and found most focus on language rather than culturally responsive service design.
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A scoping review of the use of co-design methods with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to improve or adapt mental health services
This review looked at how co-design methods have been used with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to improve or adapt mental health services.
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Optimising co-design with ethnic minority consumers
This paper gives practical guidance on including ethnic minority consumers in co-design to improve health services, including planning, resources and inclusive participation.
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Six Degrees
An Australian mental health organisation supporting Muslim communities, including a Helping Hands program that connects people with Muslim psychologists.
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What diverse mental health care should look like (SBS Voices)
A 2020 SBS Voices article by Martyn Reyes about the barriers culturally diverse Australians face in finding mental health care that fits their background.
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Multiculturalism, mental health and psychology: racism (Australian Human Rights Commission speech)
A speech on racism, multiculturalism and mental health once published by the Australian Human Rights Commission; the page has been removed.
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DECOLONISE
A podcast by Wiradjuri woman Jaja Dare sharing First Nations voices on Blak sovereignty and decolonisation.
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Multicultural Minds
A storytelling project by Emily Unity, first a podcast and then a book, that shares multicultural people’s lived experiences of mental health.