2024 Muslim Mental Health Conference

Conference Day 1, at WSU Bankstown City Campus. Will focus on equipping Muslim mental health professionals, educators,  youth workers, religious leaders and community workers, who work in settings with high  Muslims populations, on evidence based, religiously and culturally safe strategies to address the layered impacts of Palestine. Presenters will include Muslim mental health professionals, religious leaders and allied professional. 

Conference Day 2, at WSU Bankstown City Campus. Will be dedicated to delivering workshops, psycho spiritual circles, forums and supports specifically to Palestinian and Arabs who have  people and/or family directly impacted by in violence in Gaza and Palestine. This session will be delivery by a range of Palestinian professionals and be a space to unpack the nuances of their experiences, trauma and healing within the context of Palestinians living in the diaspora. 



Pre-Conference day 1 (For Palestinian refugees only) at Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA).  This pre-conference workshop is designed to equip community and health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care to recently arrived refugees forcibly displaced from Gaza. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by this population, including the psychological impact of prolonged conflict, displacement, and the loss of loved ones. The workshop will emphasise the importance of adopting a holistic approach that integrates both psychological and socio-cultural dimensions of care. Through a combination of theoretical insights, practical strategies, and case studies, attendees will learn how to build trust, promote resilience, and support the long-term integration of Palestinian refugees into their new communities.


Pre-Conference Day 2 (Psychosocial education for community workers working with refugees from Gaza) at Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA).  This pre-conference workshop is designed to equip everyday Muslims and community workers with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and mitigate vicarious trauma resulting from the ongoing war against Palestinians in Gaza. As the distressing images and narratives of the conflict pervade media and personal networks, many individuals are at risk of experiencing secondary trauma, which can affect their mental health and well-being. This workshop will explore the nature of vicarious trauma, its psychological and spiritual impacts, and practical strategies for coping and resilience. Through a blend of Islamic perspectives, psychological principles, and community-based practices, participants will learn how to care for themselves and support others in the face of overwhelming grief and trauma.


Community Workshop Day,  at Bryan Brown Theatre. Will be dedicated directly to the general Muslim community and the impacts on wellbeing, mental health/ psychospiritual care and Islamophobia of Muslims in Australia.