This publication illustrates a range of strategies for promoting mental health and wellbeing in new arrival communities from research and community strengthening through to advocacy and social marketing.
Download: Promoting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of New Arrival Communities: Learnings and Promising Practices (898KB)
Drawing on the stories of 15 funded projects, this publication illustrates a range of strategies for promoting mental health and wellbeing in new arrival communities from research and community strengthening through to advocacy and social marketing. It also presents the case for investment in mental health promotion in new arrival communities, particularly given that many are small communities that are just beginning to establish in Victoria.
A Welcome for Wellbeing: Promoting the Mental Health & Wellbeing of New Arrival Communities Video
New arrivals, key stakeholders and service providers talk about supporting newcomers to build healthy lives in Australia. New arrivals, especially those fleeing war and human rights abuses, have limited access to the things we know are good for mental health, such as jobs, housing and social support. The video draws on projects supported through VicHealth’s Mental Health Promotion Plan 1999-2003. It shows some practical ways to promote mental health and wellbeing in settings that newcomers make contact with each day such as schools, community groups, sporting clubs and workplaces. It is suitable for use as an education, training and awareness-raising resource.
- Video running time15 minutes
