Consumer Advisory Group
MH-CoPES Research
MH-CoPES trial with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse consumers in NSW
The MH-CoPES Framework is currently being implemented across all public adult mental health services in NSW for English language consumers. In order to develop the inclusivity and suitability of the MH-CoPES Framework for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) consumers, NSW Health has funded research including a trial of the Framework with CALD consumers. The trial will involve translating the MH-CoPES Questionnaire into simplified Chinese font, and exploring how the processes for each of the 4 Steps of the MH-CoPES Framework work in practice with CALD consumers. The trial will be taking place in a select number of inpatient and community services within the Sydney area.
Initial trials are being undertaken with a Chinese language as the Chinese population is the largest culturally and linguistically diverse population in NSW. Simplified font Chinese has been chosen as it is understood by the majority of CALD consumers in the choosen trial sites. A series of consultations will also be undertaken with other CALD consumer groups outside of the trial to review relevant issues, barriers and considerations for consumer participation in service evaluation and quality improvement for non-English speakers.
Based upon this initial trial with and consultations with other CALD consumer groups, a set of recommendations will be made to NSW Health considering how the MH-CoPES Framework can be implemented with CALD consumers across NSW. It is anticipated that if the trial is a success, MH-CoPES will be made available to a wider range of language groups within NSW.
For more information about the CALD Trials please contact Hannah Gardner at hgardner@nswcag.org.au or on 02 9332 0247