Event Category: VTMH Forum

VTMH Forum 2025: Practice and Research Innovations Towards Culturally Responsive Systems

About the forum

Join us as we explore the innovative thinking and action that strengthens the cultural responsiveness of our sector. We will shed light on the variety, richness, and challenges of that valuable work. We will focus on the experiences of dignity and indignity in mental health interventions through the lens of communities, clients and service providers.  

This full day, in-person event will feature presentations and panels from a range of leading experts from the sector, including keynote speakers Indigo Daya and Kathomi Gatwiri. The event will be captured by graphic recorder Debbie Wood.

Pawa Catering will provide lunch, afternoon tea and other refreshments. A range of halal and vegetarian options will be available. If you have dietary requirements outside of this, please note them when booking your ticket.  

Who should come?

Mental health practitioners, educators, researchers and leaders, and health and community workers with an interest in mental health are invited to register. 

Registrations

Registrations close Friday, 17 October. Registrations are essential. 

Seats at this forum are limited. 

To pay by credit card (preferred), please click on the registration link below. To pay by invoice, please click on the registration link below and select the invoice option when registering. Once you’ve booked, please contact us on vtmh@svha.org.au to organise your invoice.  

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for people in the community with lived and living experiences who are not currently employed. If you think you may be eligible, please email vtmh@svha.org.au for more information.   

Cancellation policy

If you cancel less than one week prior to the forum (by COB Thursday, 30 October), we will be unable to refund your ticket as we will have finalised numbers with the venue and caterer.

Please note, Trybooking is no longer supported by Internet Explorer so you will have to use another web browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, in order to make your booking.

VTMH Forum 2023 – Women Empowering Communities: Deepening the Dialogue in Mental Health and Wellbeing

About the forum

Join us as we showcase work undertaken by women to strengthen mental health and wellbeing in their communities.

This full day, in person event, will include dynamic presentations from a variety of community projects, a Q&A session, musical performance, and keynote speakers; Nyadol Nyuon, Sue-Anne Hunter, and Mary Crooks, all captured in stunning detail by graphic recorder Debbie Wood.

Morning tea, lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

View the final forum program here

View all Graphic Illustrations from the Forum by Debbie Woods

Read the Event Wrap Up News Article

Who should come?

Consumer, carer and community members, mental health practitioners, educators and leaders, and health and community workers with an interest in mental health are invited to register.


Registrations

Registrations close Thursday, 19 October 2023. Registrations are essential.

Seats at this forum are limited.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for consumer, carer, and community representatives. Please email vtmh@svha.org.au to enquire.

To pay by credit card (preferred), please click on the registration link below. To pay by invoice, please click on the registration link below and select the invoice option when registering. We will be in touch about your invoice.


Cancellation policy

If you cancel less than one week prior to the forum (by COB Wednesday, 18 October 2023), we will be unable to refund your ticket as we will have finalised numbers with the venue and caterer.

Please note, Trybooking is no longer supported by Internet Explorer so you will have to use another web browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, in order to make your booking.