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Reflections from our August Community of Practice session šŸ¤“ community of practice Aug 08, 2025

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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Creative Community Care 2025: Tune In, Create Out creative community care Aug 07, 2025

By Riya Gupta

Events and Programs Executive, Future Forte | La Trobe Alum | Lover of snacks and oddly specific playlists

šŸ‘‹ Hello!

I currently work ...

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Why culturally-responsive therapy matters (and how to begin your search) culturally-responsive therapy therapy Aug 04, 2025

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For many in the Asian community, reaching out for mental health support can feel like a big step. Some people might already find it hard to look fo...

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Meet Asian Australian Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Coach: Kevin Vun interview Aug 01, 2025

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

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August Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Aug 01, 2025

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August: Taoism in mental health care

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This past month, talk ofĀ TaoismĀ keeps circulating in my sphere, so I wanted to share a little blurb t...

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August Community Newsletter interview mental health Aug 01, 2025

August: Podcast and creative arts therapy update

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We're justĀ in the midst of wrapping up recording season 4 of the Asian Mental ...

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Bonus episode: Mindfulness through craft (Uncut). The Asian mental health podcast podcast Jul 01, 2025

As promised, here is the unabridged version of the documentary that Oscar made during his travel through Japan. He dives deeper into the Eastern philo...

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July Community Newsletter: Events to keep the Winter blues away mental health newsletter Jul 01, 2025

July:Ā Events toĀ keepĀ the Winter blues away.

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I've been in a monotonous Wintery cycle of: wake up, run, eat protein,Ā walk my dog,Ā work, s...

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July Organisational Newsletter: Resources for Chinese-speaking communities. cultural competency training Jul 01, 2025

July:Ā Resources for Chinese-speaking communities.

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I'm delighted to share two free resources that may be of benefit to any Chinese-speaking co...

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Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist: Shujuan (Tina) Liu interview mental health Jul 01, 2025

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

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How art therapy works: ā€˜A bridge between the inner and outer’. The Asian mental health podcast episode 24 podcast Jun 24, 2025

Asami and Marcus invite their beloved teammate Stef Kam onto the show to discuss their work as an art therapist and an artist. Stef explains how creat...

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Oscar in Japan: Mindfulness through craft. The Asian mental health podcast episode 23 podcast Jun 17, 2025

In a very special travel documentary episode, Oscar explores the intersection of work, honing a craft and mental health in Japan. The team uncoverĀ dis...

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