Event Date17 Mar 2026 | 14:00 PM-15:30 PM [GMT+11:00]
CPD Hours1.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health
Event Date17 Mar 2026 | 14:00 PM-15:30 PM [GMT+11:00]
CPD Hours1.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatLive Online
Practice & careerMental Health
Capability Levels: Evolving and Established
“If I can’t provide, I’m not a man.” These words, spoken by a client in crisis, reflect a deeply held belief among many culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) men in Australia.
Despite experiencing high levels of psychological distress, CALD men are significantly less likely to access mental health support—often presenting only at crisis points or through involuntary services.
This webinar invites social workers and allied professionals to explore what lies beneath the surface of this under-engagement. What cultural, structural, and systemic barriers are being overlooked? And how can we move beyond cultural awareness to culturally intelligent, trauma-informed, and masculinity-sensitive responses?
Social workers frequently encounter CALD men across hospitals, community outreach, justice settings, and settlement services. Yet many feel underprepared to address the complex intersections of cultural identity, gender roles, and collective wellbeing. This session will provide you with a deeper understanding and practical tools to enhance engagement, reduce misdiagnosis, and support more effective, respectful care.
Who should attend?
This webinar is best suited for social workers at the Established proficiency level who have experience working in mental health, community settings, settlement services, or multicultural practice and are seeking to deepen their cultural responsiveness and clinical insight when working with CALD men.
It will also benefit those at the Evolving level who are building confidence in cross-cultural engagement and want to expand their skills in culturally safe communication, suicide prevention, and working with stigma, spirituality, and gendered expectations across diverse communities.
Participants should have a foundational understanding of mental health assessment and social work engagement models, as the session focuses on nuanced practice, case reflection, and critical thinking, rather than introductory content.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
AASW Credentials: Mental Health
Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.
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