Sharing Global Perspectives incorporates the conferences of the Australian Transcultural Mental Health Network, NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre and the Third Australian Multicultural Health Conference. It will bring together eminent national and international speakers who will join conference delegates to address cutting-edge issues in, amongst others, population health and clinical practice. The conference program will also explore trends and developments in mental, physical and spiritual health, suicide prevention, depression, the practical application of public health policy, and the well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia and across the globe. I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone committed to the health of culturally and linguistically diverse communities to attend this important event. In recent years the multicultural nature of Australian society has been celebrated as one of the great achievements of our country.
Diversity is now the norm.
An understanding of culture is acknowledged as vital to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness and is an essential skill for everyone involved with the health and well-being of the citizens of this country. Sharing Global Perspectives will place cultural diversity at the heart of mainstream service provision. The conference features international and local speakers, who will challenge traditional thinking, reflect on global trends and propose innovative solutions to inspire conference delegates. The program will be dynamic and interactive, creating an environment for a lively exchange of ideas. Delegates will have the opportunity to evaluate current practice and develop innovative ways to improve the quality of health care for people from multicultural back grounds.