Wellness Within: Community Care is Self Care
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Wellness Within: Community Care is Self Care

  • ALL AGES

Join us for an afternoon of connecting, practicing community care and investing in our wellness within

By Manaya Pride

Date and time

Saturday, November 16 · 3 - 5:30pm AEDT

Location

Drummond Street Services

100 Drummond Street Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia

Agenda

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Welcome and Connecting

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Viral Hepatitis and Cervical Cancer Screening Issues

Eudia Kipsuto - Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health

Eudia Kipsuto is a Community Engagement and Project Officer specializing in work with refugee and migrant communities. With a background as a Registered Nurse, she leads projects focused on Alcohol a...

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Tea Break

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness

Dr Beverley Woon - VCCC

Dr. Beverley Woon is a Consultant Radiologist with expertise in breast and lung imaging, currently practicing at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, St. Vincent's Hospital BreastScreen, and Eastern Health...

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Art Therapy and Mindful Practises

Ann Soo Lawrence - Federation University

Ann Soo Lawrence, a Melbourne-based social worker and art therapist, integrates over 25 years of clinical mental health expertise with her love for creative expression. After studying art therapy at ...

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Reflection and Wrap Up

Mish Kumar-Jonson - The Iceberg Foundation/Niram

Mish Kumar-Jonson is a non-binary, queer therapist of colour who offers a dynamic, collaborative approach to mental health therapy. Based in Melbourne, they provide services in person, online, and th...

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES

Join us for Wellness Within, a rejuvenating workshop crafted for BIPOC health professionals, allies, and all committed to public health! This event is a space to reconnect with cultural well-being and embrace community care as a form of self-care, especially in challenging times when coming together makes us stronger. Led by health practitioners and community members, we’ll delve into issues impacting culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) communities and explore hands-on community care techniques to support both ourselves and those we serve. Through interactive discussions and art therapy, Wellness Within affirms that self-care is a necessity for those in the caring professions—nurturing ourselves so we can nurture others.

Wellness Within also highlights the importance of cancer screening awareness, addressing the low turnout often seen in CARM communities and empowering health professionals to advocate for accessible, inclusive care.

Supported by Drummond Street Services with catering by Cultural Catering, this workshop promises to be a culturally inclusive and informative experience you won’t want to miss!

Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is wheelchair accessible with a ramp, the room is directly next to the entrance with plenty of space to move. There are also wellbeing advisors available to discuss any emotions that may arise.

I do not identify as a member of the BIPOC community, can I still attend?

Thank you for your interest. This event is specifically designed for BIPOC health professionals to create a tailored and safe space for the community, however, you are welcome to attend as a plus one (please register your interest).

Will food and drink be provided?

Yes, we will have nut and sesame free selection of food available as well as tea and coffee, we have a range of milks available to suit all dietary requirements. Please contact us with any further dietary requirements at hanada.iceberg@gmail.com

How do I get to the venue using public transport?

There are several buses available near the venue, these include numbers 200, 207, 251, 402. The nearest tram station is on Queensberry St/Swanston St, which is a 7 minute walk, these include numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. The nearest train station is Parliament, which is a 12 minute walk.

What parking options are available?

There is paid undercover parking within 10 minutes of the venue at RMIT University Building 91 for $8 and Lygon Street Car Park for $10. There is also various metered and free 2 hour parking options available on Drummond Street and the surrounding streets.

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Manaya Pride