On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) celebrates the richness of cultural diversity and the vital role it plays in building healthy, resilient communities.

As Australia marks Harmony Week, with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed on 21 March, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) is encouraging communities to celebrate diversity while renewing their commitment to inclusion, respect, belonging, and action against racism. Harmony Week 2026 runs from 16 to 22 March, and the Australian Government describes it as a time to recognise Australia’s diversity a