Multicultural Seniors Mental Health Conference

Multicultural Seniors' Mental Health Conference 2023
Wednesday 25 October 2023, 9:30am - 2:30pm AEDT
Box Hill Town Hall | Matsudo Room
1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128

The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is excited to announce our upcoming Multicultural Seniors' Mental Health Conference, held this year during National Multicultural Mental Health Month 2023 on Wednesday 25th October at the Box Hill Town Hall. Developed in partnership with Whitehorse City Council, this event is dedicated to addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by seniors from diverse cultural backgrounds, and serves as a platform to foster understanding, share insights, and promote well-being among our multicultural senior community. 

As seniors embark on their golden years, they deserve the support and resources necessary to maintain their mental well-being. The Multicultural Seniors' Mental Health Conference provides a space where seniors, caregivers, mental health professionals, and community leaders can come together to learn, discuss, and champion the mental health needs of our diverse senior population. 

Preliminary Agenda:

• Registrations & Refreshments
• Welcome All & Acknowledgement of Country by Alice Lee, MC
• Opening Address by Cr Mark Lane, Mayor of Whitehorse City Council
• Presentation on MHFA Advocacy by Cr Prue Cutts, Deputy Mayor of Whitehorse City Council
• Keynote Presentation by Professor Sunil Bhar, Professor of Psychology & clinical geropsychologist, Swinburne University of Technology
• Lived Experience Speech by Muntaz Maqbool
• Panel discussion
  • Prof Sunil Bhar
  • Sallenna Skye, Coordinator Positive Ageing, Whitehorse City Council
  • Melissa McDonald, Executive General Manager Clinical & Care Practice, Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd
  • Muntaz Maqbool
• Lunch break
• Roundtable Discussions
• Closing Remarks - summary, resources, call to action
• Vote of Thanks
• End of Formalities
• CLOSE

The insights, discussions, and knowledge shared during this conference will be compiled into a comprehensive whitepaper. This whitepaper will serve as a valuable resource for attendees, caregivers, and the broader community, promoting awareness and understanding of multicultural seniors' mental health. 

Join us as we explore the unique challenges of aging within diverse cultural contexts. Participate in the Multicultural Seniors' Mental Health Conference to gain insights, share experiences, and contribute to the betterment of our senior community's mental well-being. Let's come together to ensure that our seniors' golden years are characterised by joy, support, and understanding. 

We look forward to your participation in this meaningful event, where we can collectively make a positive impact on the mental health landscape of our multicultural seniors. 

For further inquiries, please contact the event organiser Aura Goh via email to aura.goh@mhfa.org.au or call 03 8825 3500.

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