Refugee and Aboriginal mental health highlighted

The following is an article written by journalist Giovanni Torre regarding the recent Mental Health Services conference in Perth. Refugee and Aboriginal mental health highlighted  By Giovanni Torre Delegates from around the world gathered for the 1st Australasian Refugee Health Conference in Perth 1-2 September 2009 to share knowledge to strengthen the fight against stigma and despair.   Dr Jill Benson, [...]

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Judy Atkinson – Keynote Speaker TheMHS Conference

TheMHS Conference – Thursday Live Blogging Judy Atkinson: Dadirri – song Listening to one Another – playing Justice making focus of Judy’s work Education needs to be turned around in the space Every child has rights to be loved protected fed – they have the rights, Discusses  Rs respect rights responsibilities and reciprocity and relatedness [...]

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