7TH NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
1 - 31 OCTOBER 2025
GET INVOLVED THIS OCTOBER
ABOUT THE THEME AND THE CAMPAIGN
Discover the purpose and focus of the 7th National Multicultural Mental Health Month. The theme centres on lived experience, recognising the value of their perspectives in shaping inclusive, supportive communities.
NATIONAL CONSUMERS ART COMPETITION
Enter the online competition with your original artwork/s showcasing hopeful representation of the theme 'Where Lived Experience Becomes a Masterpiece". Make your submission by the deadline of 31 August.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS 2025
Help recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals, organisations, and groups working to remove stigma and raise awareness about mental health. Nominations close on 31 August.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER
Attend in-person events planned throughout Mental Health Month. From panels and workshops to community activations, there are many ways to engage, learn and contribute meaningfully.
SHARE YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE JOURNEY
Contribute anonymously to our Multicultural Mental Health Month campaign. Share feedback on our support services or lived experience insights to help shape our direction and highlight diverse viewpoints.
DOWNLOAD THE SUPPORTIVE MIND APP
We invite you to connect with your wellbeing in simple ways everyday. The Supportive Mind App is a wellbeing companion designed to help you track your daily movement and monitor your mood patterns.
REGISTER FOR EVENTS THIS OCTOBER
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Saturday 4 October, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
AICCT Hall, 16-18 Kingsley Close Rowville VIC 3178
This special event will bring together community leaders, health advocates, creatives, and supporters from all walks of life to celebrate the diversity, strength, and shared commitment to mental wellbeing across cultures. The event will highlight inspiring conversations, live entertainment, and shared connection, this launch is more than a celebration it's a call to recognise the voices, contributions, and lived experiences that shape a more inclusive mental health landscape.
Food, drinks & wine provided.
Dress code: Multicultural Attire
LET'S TALK MENTAL HEALTH
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY EVENT
Friday 10 October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maltese Community Council, 467-477 Royal Parade,
Parkville VIC 3052
In collaboration with Channel 31, this special event will feature a Q&A panel of mental health professionals, individuals with lived experience, and youth advocates. Together, they will share powerful insights, personal stories, and strategies to foster greater understanding, reduce stigma, and create a more supportive environment for mental health discussions.
In this session, we will highlight how those with lived experience are leading the way in shaping more empathetic and effective approaches to mental health care. Light refreshments provided.
LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR WITH
PROF. AJEET SINGH
Monday 20 October, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Melbourne Time)
Virtual on Zoom
Trauma-informed care continues to evolve as we deepen our understanding of the human mind, emotion regulation, and healing.
In this webinar, Professor Ajeet Singh introduces Internal Empathy Recalibration (IER) — an innovative, science-informed approach to psychotherapy that reframes how empathy toward the self can be harnessed in trauma recovery. Professor Singh will discuss how recalibrating internal empathy can empower individuals to process trauma more safely and effectively.
LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR WITH
PROF. MELISSA GREEN
Monday 27 October, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Melbourne Time)
Virtual on Zoom
Join us for an informative and compassionate conversation with Prof. Melissa Green as she explores how early life experiences can shape long-term mental health.
This session will provide an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences, their potential impact on wellbeing, and the importance of supportive environments in promoting resilience and recovery.
MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH
FILM FESTIVAL
DAY 1: AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILMS + Q&A
Thursday 30 October, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Melbourne Time)
Cinema 2, Level 2 - ACMI, Fed Square
Part of ACMI’s New Voices in Australian Cinema, this showcase presents a curated selection of Australian short films — narrative, experimental, and documentary — followed by a live Q&A moderated by SBS’s Mojdeh Kashani.
MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH
FILM FESTIVAL
DAY 2: INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS + AWARDS
Friday 31 October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Melbourne Time)
Gandel Digital Future Lab 1, Level 1- ACMI, Fed Square
Presented independently by the Multicultural Mental Health Film Festival at ACMI, this program features international short films — narrative, experimental, and documentary — concluding with the MMHFF Awards Ceremony honouring winners from both nights.
GIVE THE
GIFT OF SUPPORT
Every day, people are navigating mental health challenges quietly often while working, caring for someone or simply trying to get through the week.
Many of them are doing this without the support they need, not because they don’t want help, but because they can’t afford it or don’t know where to turn.
Every contribution helps someone feel seen, heard, and supported. And when someone receives the care they need, they’re more likely to support others. That’s how we build resilient communities, one act of compassion at a time.
