Diversity in Health

The conference provided an important opportunity for health professionals and policy makers to convene and listen to eminent local and international experts, discuss the latest research and consider the physical and mental health priorities for Australia's multicultural community.

It has broadened the understanding of the migration experience and the impact on health. The conference themes promoted inclusiveness where difference and diversity are embedded and respected.

The conference provided a new perspective on old issues and information on new challenges of health and well-being for multicultural Australia.

Click here to download the Conference Programme Book (~2.3mB PDF)

Speakers Papers and Powerpoint Presentations

The following speakers' Papers or Powerpoint Presentations are available by request - please put your request in writing to the Australian Multicultural Foundation by email, info@amf.net.au .

Monday 17 th October 2005

Plenary Session

Professor Rodreck Mupedziswa
Acting Deputy Director, University of Zimbabwe, School of Social Work

Paper

Symposia Session: Public Policy PANEL discussion

Ms Julie Austin Senior Policy Adviser, Carers Australia	Powerpoint Presentation
Mr Tom Calma Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission	Powerpoint Presentation
Mr Nathan Smyth Assistant Secretary, Health Priorities & Suicide Prevention Branch, Australian Government	Powerpoint Presentation
Ms Marilyn Wise Executive Director, Australian Centre for Health Promotion	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Torture Trauma and Refugees

Ms Susan Chou Allender Community and Settlement Services General Manager, AMES	Powerpoint Presentation
Mr Jorge Aroche Director, Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation for Torture & Trauma Survival	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Education and Training

Ms Judith Miralles Director, Judith Miralles & Associates	Powerpoint Presentation
Associate Professor Nicholas Procter School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Language

Ms Barbara Mountjouris Director, Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs	Paper
Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM Executive Director, Community Languages Australia	Powerpoint Presentation

Tuesday 18 th October 2005

Plenary Session

Dr Fiona Wood AM Head of Burns Unit, Royal Perth Hospital Australian of the Year 2005	Powerpoint Presentation
Associate Professor Harry Minas Director, Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Health Issues in our Region

Mr Robert Tickner
CEO, Australian Red Cross

Paper

Ms Julia Fraser
Director, Leadership and Community Programs, AsiaLink

and

Dr Chee Ng
Psychologist

Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Disability and Cultural Diversity

Professor Leslie Swartz
Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Stellenbosch, Research Director, Human Science Research Council of South Africa

Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Religion

Professor Graham Lindegger University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa	Paper
Ms Judy Rigby Pastoral Care & Spirituality Services, The Royal Women's Hospital	Paper

Symposia Session: Volunteering PANEL discussion

Ms Lynn Cain Training and Project Development Manager, Australian Multicultural Foundation	Powerpoint Presentation
Mr Nigel Caswell Representing Park Victoria	Paper

Wednesday 19 th October 2005

Plenary Session

Professor Leslie Swartz Research Director, Human Science Research Council of South Africa	Powerpoint Presentation
Lady Southey AM	Paper

Symposia Session: Media/Communication/Arts

Mr Pino Migliorino Managing Director, Cultural Perspectives	Powerpoint Presentation
Mr David Stanley Director, Convenience Advertising Pty Ltd	Paper

Symposia Session: Migration and Health from International Perspective

Ms Else Berglund Analyst, Swedish Integration Board	Powerpoint Presentation
Ms Yvonne Morgan and Ms Lorraine Boucher Consultants, North Peach Tribal Council Canada	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Intergenerational Health PANEL Discussion

Dr Melissa Kang Department of General Practice, University of Sydney	Powerpoint Presentation
Professor Boyd Swinburn School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Deakin University	Powerpoint Presentation
Professor Trang Thomas AM and Dr Heather Hill Department of Psychology and Disability Studies, RMIT University	Powerpoint Presentation

Symposia Session: Women's Health

Ms Munira Adam and Ms Jane Howard Women's Health West	Powerpoint Presentation
Ms Odette Tewfik Project Coordinator, Family Planning Queensland	Powerpoint Presentation