Intersectionality

In this episode, we discuss intersectionality and how mental health workers and systems can assist vulnerable young people to improve their health outcomes and wellbeing. Our first guest is, Dr Tinashe Dune, is Associate Professor in Inter-Professional Health Sciences at Western Sydney University. Dr Dune shares with us her research in marginalisation and health and a recently published book on cultural practice she co-edited. Also joining us is Anita Ogbeide, who has a master’s degree in Public Health and is a casual academic at Western Sydney University. Anita is also a practice manager at a psychology practice that provides culturally safe and competent services to diverse clients.Our third guest is Budi Sudarto, a trainer and consultant in diversity and inclusion. We talk with Budi about the need to understand both privilege and vulnerability as well as approaches to training organisations to improve how they work with vulnerable young people. FURTHER INFORMATION:Let’s Talk webpageAGMC Inc.  LGBTIQ Multicultural / CALD Support and Advocacy.Stigma watch, SANE AustraliaVTMH article: Intersectionality, mental health & COVID-19Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care (textbook). The book Dr Tinashe Dune and Anita Ogbeide refer to in the interview.Intersectionality in Psychology: A Rainbow Perspective.Living and Loving in Diversity – An Anthology of Australian Multicultural Queer Adventures. Pallotta-Chiarolli, Maria. Ed.Growing up Queer in Australia.Writing Themselves in 4Navigating Intersectionality: Multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ+ Victorians talk about discrimination and affirmation can be accessed here: https://www.agmc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/AGMC_ReportA4P_NIR_Web18may2021.pdf Principles of Cultural Safety for Mental Health Care PractitionersThe 8 principles of cultural safety for mental health care practitioners have been taken from the book Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care (textbook), co-edited by Dr Tinashe Dune.Principle 1: Consistent self-awareness and self-reflection.Principle 2: Reflecting on social constructions, social determinants of health and intersectionality.Principle 3: Exploring diversity and difference in experiences and expectations of health and wellbeing.Principle 4: Becoming familiar with the principles of cultural safety.Principle 5: Understanding the importance of cultural safety and its relevance to health policy and advocacy.Principle 6: Engaging in culturally safe healthcare practice.Principle 7: Applying principles for cultural safety with diverse populations.Principle 8: Evaluating the impact of cultural safety in practice. © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let’s talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.