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The following links have been compiled to provide mental health workers with easy access to some valuable cultural resources.
Directory of bilingual mental health professionals in Victoria
- VTPU - to facilitate referral to a clinician who speaks the client's language
Cross-cultural training and staff development
Cultural background information
- EthnoMed - information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues of some recently arrived groups
- Cultural Awareness Tool - order or download booklet: a culturally sensitive approach to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of CALD clients
- NSW Medical Council - information for health practitioners to assist in meeting the health needs of cultural groups
- Department of Immigration - provides community information summaries for many countries
Data on populations
Ethnic Agencies
Interpreter use guidelines
Racial and religious tolerance
Refugee research
Religious information and festivals
Translated mental health information on the web
Transcultural websites
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