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Mental Health Conference 2024

Trauma & Recovery, and the effect Palestine has had on local communities
21st–22nd October.
Day 1 & 2:
For mental health professionals, policy and program staff, educators, youth workers, religious leaders and community workers, who work in settings with high Muslim and/or Palestinian populations.

Venue: Western Sydney University, Bankstown City Campus, Bankstown, NSW.
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Pre-Conference Events:
17th October:
This pre-conference is exclusive to Palestinians who have recently arrived from Gaza, Palestine. Dr Yasser Abu-Jamei will present psychoeducation and psychosocial knowledge and strategies to assist with acculturation and resettlement.

Venue: Lebanese Muslim Association, 71-75 Wangee Rd, Lakemba, NSW.
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18th October:
This pre-conference workshop is designed to equip community and health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care to recently arrived refugees forcibly displaced from Gaza, Palestine.

Venue: Lebanese Muslim Association, 71-75 Wangee Rd, Lakemba, NSW.
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Conference Overview

Keynote Speakers

Dr Yasser Abu-Jamei

Psychiatrist, Director General at Gaza Community Mental Health Programme

Dr Scarlett Wong

Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Activity Manager for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
Topic: Treating PTSD when there’s no P - a Clinical Psychologist account of her time in Gaza’

Speakers & Panelists

Hanan Dover

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Conference Convenor - Mission of Hope Topic: Gender based violence and sexual assault

Khal Asfour

Lebanese Muslim Association
Topic: Communities of Practice

Nooria Mehraby

Senior Clinician / Trainer STARRTS
Topic: Understanding the cultural and socio-political context when working with clients from refugee backgrounds

Nora Amath

Executive Director Islamophobia Register Australia
Topic: negative or anti-Palestinian bias and incidents of Islamophobia

Ghada El Zohbi

Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Northside Women's wellbeing hub
Topic: Sexual health conditions, such as vaginismus, with the Muslim Community

Ola El-Hassan

Social Worker & Founder of Linkedup Youth Topic: The power of Mentoring for Young People: Alternative and Collective Responses to Trauma

Dr Amirah Shah

Psychotherapist and Educator
Topic: Faith & Meaning making: Evidence-based Transcultural Support for Supporting Muslims.

Mona Mahamed

CEO and Founder of Community Support Services (CSS)
Topic: Harmonising hearts and minds: Integrating Islamic wisdom and creative expression for well-being.

Anjum Kasmani

Lawyer, Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Desert Echo drums
Topic: Drum circle incorporating rhythmic drum exercises and sound healing with Islamic nasheed

Ibrahim Abdo

Wellbeing and culture change consultant
Topic: Life after a Genocide: stories of Palestinians surviving in Egypt.

Fatma Nouredine

Mission of hope AOD Team leader & Psychotherapist
Topic: when mainstream support services work alongside community services to meet the needs of marginilised communities

Fatima Masri

Social worker, School Counsellor & Coordinator
Topic: Integrative Islamic Approach to School Counselling

Nina Azam

CEO of Selfactualize Australia Ltd Mental Health Social Worker
Topic: Palestinian Refugees Redefine Resilience: Through Conviction of Faith, & Love of Soccer to Survive & Self-actualise Dignity

Ann Murphy

Lifeline crisis supporter, PACFA registered, School Counsellor
Topic: when mainstream support services work alongside community services to meet the needs of marginilised communities

Assala A. Sayara

Social worker, social justice activist & public speaker
Topic: Exploring the Practice of Social Work Under Occupation in Palestine

Program

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Important Dates

Presenter Application Open Date

8th July 2024

Presenter's Application Date Close

26th July 2024

Successful Presenters Notified

5th August 2024

Program Available

12th August

Registration Ends*

12th October

Conference Dates

17th, 18th, 21st, & 22nd October

*Registration may close earlier when seating capacity reaches maximum. 

General enquiries: 

conference@missionofhope.org.au

 

Conference Convenor:

Hanan Dover, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Founder, Executive Member of Mission of Hope

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