Participatory approaches in working with ethnic minorities and migrant communities in Australia and Denmark

Join us for an inspiring MESU public seminar on participatory approaches in working with ethnic minorities and migrant communities in Australia and Denmark. This seminar brings together experts from Australia and Denmark to share experiences, challenges.

The global landscape of public health is undergoing an irreversible shift, demanding a fundamental re-evaluation of traditional research and intervention paradigms. Participatory approaches are no longer merely an option but have become a mandatory requirement, particularly when working with ethnic minorities and migrant communities. This imperative is amplified by the transformative advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), which present both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks for health equity. This seminar will explore the challenges and profound experiences of implementing participatory approaches in health research and programs with ethnic minorities and migrants, drawing heavily on compelling Australian case studies to argue for the essential nature of genuine co-creation in this evolving digital era.

Program
Introduction: Participation and co-creation in research – what is the point? Maria Marti Castaner (10 minutes)

The Mandate of Participation in the Age of AI: Australian Case Studies in Empowering Migrant and Refugee Communities. Michael Camit (30 minutes)

Engaging women with migrant backgrounds in the adaptation of a digital self-help tool – reflections on working with a participatory approach to public mental health. Fiona Mossman (20 minutes)
Coffee break (15 minutes)
Q&A, discussion and conclusions (45 minutes)

Speakers
Visiting scholar:

Dr. Michael Camit is a highly accomplished public health professional with 28 years of extensive experience in consumer and community engagement, including 25 years within the NSW public sector in Australia. As an Adjunct Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in both the School of Public Health and School of Management, and Manager of Health Literacy at South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), he is dedicated to improving health outcomes for diverse communities.
From the University of Copenhagen:

Maria Marti Castaner, Associate Professor, Center for Migration, Ethnicity and Health (MESU)
Fiona Mossman, PhD fellow, Center for Migration, Ethnicity and Health (MESU)