Mental health research and evaluation in multicultural Australia: Developing a culture of inclusion

Prepared by Mental Health in Multicultural Australia for the National Mental Health Commission (2013)

The purpose of this study was to examine:

• What is known about the mental health of immigrant and refugee communities in Australia
• Whether Australian mental health research pays adequate attention to cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD) in the Australian population
• Whether national mental health data collections support evidence-informed mental health policy and practice and mental health reform in multicultural Australia

The recommendations, based on the main findings, are intended to contribute to the development of a culture of inclusion in Australian mental health research.