The Embrace Project provided formal support to 13 PHNs for a period of one year to improve CALD mental health service delivery and build the capacity of PHNs and their commissioned services to respond to CALD communities within their catchment. This targeted support consisted of 91 monthly meetings, two online Community of Practice meetings, development of two guided resources and frequent Framework training and workshops.
As a result of this process, the participating PHNs have established cross-organisational working groups, developed, and implemented action plans, and made real progress towards improving their cultural responsiveness. The Embrace Project team will share PHN best practice case studies to highlight some of the achievements PHNs have made in this space. Stay tuned!
The Embrace Project would like to say a huge thanks to the participating PHNs:
- Adelaide PHN (SA)
- South Eastern Melbourne PHN (VIC)
- Eastern Melbourne PHN (VIC)
- Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (NSW)
- Went West - Western Sydney PHN (NSW)
- Northern Sydney PHN (NSW)
- Primary Health Tasmania (TAS)
- WA Primary Health Alliance (Perth North PHN, Perth South PHN, Country Western Australia PHN) (WA)
- Brisbane North PHN (QLD)
- Darling Downs West Moreton PHN (QLD)
- Northern Queensland PHN (QLD)
Going forward the Embrace Project will continue to offer informal support to PHNs through website resources, email and phone enquiries, and general Embrace communication modalities. In addition to this, the Embrace Project team will conduct progress surveys, lead twice yearly online Community of Practice meetings for PHNs to share learnings and progress and continue to engage with the PHN Cooperative and PHN Cultural Diversity Community of Practice. |