Launching AIMA Mindsavers across Australia

In Summary

AIMA will launch Mindsavers, a free interactive mental health workshop for Muslim communities across Australia during Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day in October 2026.
The mosque-based program is rooted in Islamic faith and delivered by AIMA healthcare professionals at mosques nationwide.
It was developed to address barriers like stigma, limited culturally aligned care, and the absence of faith-based coping approaches in mainstream services.
The workshop raises awareness and mental health literacy, helps participants recognize warning signs, build wellbeing skills, and includes small-group practice of techniques such as guided breathing, sujood grounding, gratitude journaling, and goal setting.
Locations and dates will be posted on the AIMA website, and immediate support resources include Lifeline (13 11 14 / text 0477 13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), and emergency calls to 000.

Mosque-based rooted in Islamic faith and culturally appropriate Mental Health Workshop

This October 2026, to coincide with Mental Health Week in Australia and World Mental Health day, the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) will launch Mindsavers, a free, interactive mental health workshop designed for Muslim communities.

This workshop will run at mosques around Australia, led by members of AIMA (healthcare professionals).

AIMA Mindsavers was developed in understanding the barriers many Muslims face in looking after their mental health, including stigma, limited access to culturally aligned care, and the lack of faith-based coping approaches in mainstream services.

It treats faith as both a preventive and a healing resource. It is designed in raising mental health awareness, reducing stigma, improving literacy and accessibility to mental health services.

What the workshop covers

Attendees will learn why mental health matters, how to recognise signs of poor mental health, practical ways to maintain and improve wellbeing, and how to support others and access help.

The workshop also includes small group activities where participants will practice simple wellbeing techniques such as guided breathing, sujood grounding, gratitude journaling and goal setting.

Participants will also be able to ask questions on mental health to the AIMA Mindsavers team.

Workshop locations and dates will be announced on the AIMA website at www.aima.org.au/mindsavers

If you or someone you know needs support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 or call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 (both available 24/7), or call 000 in an emergency.