Description
This online forum will present and explore key practice considerations for working with children, young people and families from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, drawn from a range of clinical, cultural, and lived experience perspectives.Four speakers from varying backgrounds will present on this topic from their own knowledge base, experience, and expertise. A panel discussion will follow, with time allocated for participants to ask questions and provide comment and reflection.
Speakers:
- Dr Sanjay Patel – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Royal Children’s Hospital
- Farnaz Shahimi – PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne and Counsellor-Advocate, Foundation House
- Cecilia Loki – Bicultural Worker (Mental Health Promotions), Foundation House
- Diana Thomas – Bicultural Worker (Mental Health Promotions), Foundation House
Other speakers TBA
This event will cover:
- the skill set required to undertake effective intercultural work
- clinical, ethical and contextual issues
Trainers
- Lucy Meldrum (Practice Leader, Child, Youth and Families) — Foundation House
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Other
Levels:
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
12:00 to 14:00 Add to calendar
Zoom
