Western Australia (WA) has a rapidly increasing multicultural population, made up of a variety of different cultural communities, each with their own unique identity and experiences. With almost half of Australians having a parent born overseas (48.2%) and 27.6% of the population being born overseas themselves, it is more important than ever to ensure health services and organisations are accessible to all.

The unique demographics of multicultural communities in WA and several contributing factors can increase the risk of injury within WA’s multicultural communities. The increased risk of injury can be explained by low levels of language proficiency, different understandings of injury, minimal support networks, cultural shame, and stigmatisation. Injury Matters explores these barriers with key leaders and health professionals in the multicultural injury prevention space in a practical and engaging workshop.

We will hear from:

• Pearl Proud, Lead. Senior Practitioner. from Culturally Diverse Psychological Service on the cultural, social, and psychosocial impact on the health of the multicultural community,
• Rachel Pearce, Health Services Manager at Ishar on how to address health service access barriers as health professionals working in the health sector,
• and Henrietta Podgorska, Communications and Engagement Senior Manager at Umbrella Community Care Services Inc. explain the importance of partnership and collaboration, and how to communicate difficult topics, with practical tips for engagement.

The workshop training aims to:

• Increase knowledge of cultural, social, and psychosocial barriers to accessing mainstream health services for multicultural communities in WA
• Increase awareness of communication and partnership strategies when promoting a health service in multicultural communities
• Increase skills in engaging culturally and linguistically diverse communities in WA
• Increase confidence in ensuring your health service is inclusive for the multicultural community of WA
• Increase knowledge of resources and key stakeholders in the WA multicultural community

Who should attend?

The workshop is aimed at health professionals who work in local government, not-for-profit organisations, NGOs, community services, public health and health promotion professionals who work with multicultural communities in WA.

Injury Matters Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Participants may request a refund or transfer their registration to another person if they are unable to attend.
• Cancellation or requests to transfer registration to another person must be received in writing by emailing [email protected] within three(3) working days of the workshop.
• No tentative bookings will be accepted.
• Non-attendance or cancellations received within two (2) working days of the start of the workshop will incur the full fee.

If you are experiencing financial hardship but would like to attend this workshop, please contact [email protected] so we can accommodate for your needs.

Morning tea will be provided.

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