Themes and topics

Each day of Diversity in Health 2010 is based around a specific theme, bringing both focus to the program and an opportunity for creativity and innovation.

Day One: Cultural integrity in service delivery

A holistic service response that places the client at its centre, recognising diverse cultural and linguistic needs. Read more

Day Two: Right to health

The right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, extending to the determinants of health, freedom from violence and discrimination, and access to health-related information and education. Read more

Day Three: Modern multiculturalism

The rationale that created multiculturalism is no longer valid but we are not living in a multicultural Eden. Is it time for Multiculturalism V.2? Read more

Minor themes

The following minor themes will run through the conference, highlighting key issues in diversity health and wellbeing.

Aged care 
Cultural rights 
Culture, health and sexuality
Family violence prevention 
Language services 
Mental health 
Problem gambling 
Refugee health and wellbeing 

Diversity in Health 2010 will raise issues and highlight achievements in aged care, chronic illness, health promotion, disability, youth services, GLBTI health, rural and regional health, social inclusion and many other areas.

We welcome abstracts and contributions in any field relating to diversity health and wellbeing.