Approaching work with interpreters in mental health settings

Description

This workshop is designed for all practitioners engaging with interpreters, or who are new to working with interpreters. In this workshop, participants will:

This event will cover:

consider the applicability of cultural safety and cultural humility in the interpreted encounter
explore meaning making and language
reflect on the challenges and realities in the interpreting environment
explore the role of the interpreter and the practitioner
discuss engagement strategies prior to, during and after the interpreted encounter
explore institutional and individual responsibilities

Trainers

Victorian Transcultural Mental Health

Eligibility criteria

Pre-requisite learning: This workshop builds on introductory-level training offered by Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH). Participants are asked to have either engaged in a VTMH introductory workshop within the last 3 years or alternatively view the free online training module, Orientation to Cultural Responsiveness, available via the VTMH website at http://www.vtmh.org.au/training/conversations-in-cultural-responsiveness-an-online-introductory-tool prior to attending this workshop.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Thursday 28 February 2019
09:15 to 16:00 Add to calendar

Traralgon

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

There is no charge for training for staff employed by services within the LAMPS Cluster unless otherwise stipulated. Please call or email with any further queries.

Provided by LAMPS

For further information contact

southern.synergy@monash.edu

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