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"I Just Had to Keep Going": Maneesha Singh on Grief, Visa Pressure and Psychology Practice podcast Jul 07, 2026

 

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of grief, self-harm, and harassment. Please listen with care. If hearing about these topics d...

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Meet Asian Australian Counsellor: Sasha Truong interview Jul 01, 2026

We know that it's not always easy trying to work out which therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're l...

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July Community Newsletter mental health newsletter Jul 01, 2026

July: Reflecting on a year of change

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As we close out another financial year, I'm celebrating the one year anniversary of taking the lea...

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Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist, Shelby Lim interview Jul 01, 2026

We know that it's not always easy trying to work out which therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're l...

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July Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Jul 01, 2026

July: Seeing strengths, not just challenges

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Over the past month, I've had the opportunity to continue deepening our work with internati...

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Hidden Struggles: Loneliness, Trust, and Finding Community in Melbourne as International Students podcast Jun 30, 2026

 

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health struggles, isolation, and burnout. Please listen with care.

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"Being Well Isn't Just a You Thing": Real Voices From International Students in Melbourne podcast Jun 23, 2026

⚠️ Content Warning: Today's conversation includes mentions of suicide. Please approach this carefully. If hearing about suicide doesn't feel right for...

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June Organisational Newsletter: Sharing community feedback cultural competency training Jun 01, 2026

June: What international students want services to understand

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On June 16th, we'll be launching Season 5 of the Asian Mental Health Podc...

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Meet Asian Australian Clinical Psychologist: Pallavi Pillay interview Jun 01, 2026

We know that it's not always easy trying to work out which therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're l...

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June Community Newsletter: Keeping you company through winter newsletter Jun 01, 2026

June: The Asian Mental Health Podcast returns!

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A few weeks ago, I started complaining about how cold it is... and this will probably co...

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Meet Asian Australian Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Gabriella Gandi interview Jun 01, 2026

We know that it's not always easy trying to work out which therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're l...

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Reflections from our May Community of Practice 2026 community of practice May 12, 2026

At Shapes and Sounds we acknowledge the importance of accessing up-to-date scientific evidence in the delivery of evidence-based mental health care. A...

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