S3E5: Respectful curiosity – approaching mental health in diverse communities

Not all cultures recognise mental health and wellbeing in the same way western culture does. This episode considers how to approach mental health in culturally and linguistically diverse communities by exploring what it means to be curious, and ways to be respectfully curious. Join Rhee Duthie from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service and Millie Magada from Gold Coast Health for insights, tips and resources as you seek to understand the needs of the individuals you are working with in your diverse communities, particularly when it comes to their mental health.

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

Wanting to find out more? Check out these links:

• Little Book of Cultural Tips
• 2024 Calendar of cultural and religious dates
• Diversity & Inclusion Days and Dates

If you would like further information about the Multicultural Advisory Service, please visit:

• https://eccq.com.au/aged-care/multicultural-advisory-service/

This season of SNACK has been produced by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

Not all cultures recognise mental health and wellbeing in the same way western cultures do but this is not always reflected in the care delivered to multicultural seniors.

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