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Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist: Dhiya Patel interview Sep 02, 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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Meet Asian Australian Clinical Psychologist: Luvena Susanto interview Sep 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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September Community Newsletter newsletter Sep 01, 2026

September: Your sleep and mental health.

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We're working on something a little different at Shapes and Sounds!

Over the past few months,...

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September Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Sep 01, 2026

September:

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Recently, we presented the findings from our Student Changemakers program to a packed room of international student service ...

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Why Culture Needs to Be More Than an Afterthought in Therapy culturally-responsive therapy interview Aug 18, 2026

What happens when the evidence that shapes our mental health care doesn't reflect most of the world's population?

It's a question that sits at the he...

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International Student Mental Health: What 20 Student Leaders Reveal About Loneliness, Resilience & Support podcast Aug 11, 2026

🌟 Season 5 of the Asian Mental Health Podcast is a wrap. This finale episode looks back on everything: the Student Changemakers leadership program, th...

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Reflections from our August Community of Practice session community of practice Aug 08, 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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"I'm Crying, But I'm Crying in Melbourne": International Student Loneliness & Life Far From India podcast Aug 04, 2026

 

What does it really take to move across the world at 18, navigate a new city alone, and build a life from scratch? In this episode, Asami is joined...

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August Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Aug 01, 2026

August: Responding to cultural context.

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Last month, I had the opportunity to host one of our Asian Mental Health Practitioner meetups i...

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August Community Newsletter newsletter Aug 01, 2026

August: Support for you in changing times

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Last month, I travelled to Sydney to host one of our Asian Mental Health Practitioner meetups...

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Meet Asian Australian Counsellor: Bek La interview Aug 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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"You Don't Have to Prove Yourself": Filipino-Chinese Psychology Student on Cultural Pride, Systemic Stigma, and Finding Yourself Far From Home podcast Jul 28, 2026

 

⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes mentions of eating disorders and depression. Please approach this carefully. If this doesn't feel right f...

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