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How to find the "right" culturally-responsive therapist for you. culturally-responsive therapy therapy Aug 27, 2025

 

Searching for a therapist can feel like a big task. For some in the Asian community in Australia, there may be an extra layer of hesitation; wantin...

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Creative Community Care 2025: Chaos, Colour & Connection creative community care Aug 21, 2025

By Riya Gupta
Head of Planning, Future Forte | La Trobe Alum | Believer in community joy and art therapy

đź‘‹Hey again. Riya here, back with another hear...

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Creative Community Care 2025: From Sound to Shape creative community care Aug 14, 2025

By Riya Gupta

Events and Programs Executive, Future Forte | La Trobe Alum | Soft Pastel enthusiast

👋Hey again. I’m Riya and I’m back with reflection...

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Reflections from our August Community of Practice session 🤓 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

đź‘‹ 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

 

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 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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August Community Newsletter interview mental health Aug 01, 2025

August: Podcast and creative arts therapy update

Hi {{ first_name }},

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

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August Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Aug 01, 2025

 

August: Taoism in mental health care

Hello!

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

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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: Events to keep the Winter blues away.

Hello there!

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

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

July: Resources for Chinese-speaking communities.

Hello,

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

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