ASeTTS

During difficult times, communities can benefit from coming together to support one another.

This weekend’s psychoeducation session is an opportunity for Congolese and Swahili‑speaking community members to gather, connect, and talk in a safe and welcoming space.

We’ll explore mental health and wellbeing, share experiences, and strengthen the ways we look after ourselves and each other.

We hope you can join us.

Congolese Community Western Australia

PSYCHOEDUCATION SESSION – for Congolese & Swahili‑Speaking Community
Congolese Community Western Australia

You’re invited to a free, friendly, and safe conversation about mental health and wellbeing.

This session will be facilitated by ASeTTS' experienced counsellors. The session will also include pottery and with morning and lunch provided.

For more information contact Carolyn on 0424 402 351. To register click the link below:
Registration Form - Psychoeducation session – Fill in form
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Our Children and Youth team had a fantastic time today attending the Seven Oaks Senior College Wellbeing Expo.

Part of the school’s annual Wellbeing Week, the expo brings together a range of activities and events during break times to promote a positive, healthy lifestyle for students. This year’s theme “Taking control in the face of change” encouraged young people to explore practical ways to build confidence, resilience, and self‑awareness.

We joined a variety of external services offering fun, engaging activities designed to help students learn more about the supports available to them. It was wonderful connecting with young people, sharing what ASeTTS offers, and promoting wellbeing. Thanks for having us!

On Thursday night we wrapped up the final session of our men’s cooking program 'Cook like a Chef'. This program has been building skills, confidence, and creating connections for the past three years.

To mark the final class, we welcomed back as a special guest facilitator Brendan Pang, who joined participants in preparing poached Hainanese chicken rice and Peruvian chicken skewers.

Led by our Community Development Officer Salah Alrabie, the program has supported men to build skills, form friendships, and explore further study including a session from North Metropolitan TAFE on cookery course options.

This 3rd round of the program was very special with all other sessions facilitated by Chef Alex, a participant from the first program who went on to complete a certificate in commercial cookery. Stay tuned we will be sharing more about Alex's experience in the program.

A huge thank you to all participants for showing up with enthusiasm each week, sharing food, stories, and laughter. The group included men from Afganistan, Iran, Bosnia, Iraq, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Libya. Thank you to our bicultural workers, whose support has created a welcoming, and culturally safe space.

And a special thank you to Brendan, whose passion for cooking has been a real source of inspiration for participants.