
Key Talks
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From the doctor’s office to the stage
Sharing my inspiration journey from a suicidal young girl in hospital with severe mental health illness and chronic illness, dealing with racism, cultural and religious stigma, to a global pioneer for intersectionality, mental health, suicide, disability and cultural comptency.
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Understanding cultural competency and its importance
Exploring the concept of cultural competency and its interactions with other identities, such as in my story.
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Suicide and cultural competency
Sharing my vulnerable story as a suicide survivor and the influence of culture and religion throughout to understand how you can be confident in navigating the relationship between suicide and culture.
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Mental health and cultural competency
Understanding how Tanya’s mental health journey was intertwined with her cultural and religious background. Exploring to better understand how to support others’ mental health in these situations.
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Disability, neurodiversity and cultural competency
Sharing my experiences as a young disabled and neurodiverse South Asian female, overcoming the stigma and educating communities and society on what it means and what it means for my life.
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Workplace inclusion and cultural competency
Discussing how workplaces can create inclusive and culturally competent environments, processes and conversations.
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Young people and cultural competency
Sharing my insights are a young person about the foundations of cultural inclusion and competency, embracing differences and moving towards a more inclusive, diverse and accessible society for all.