CSW Weekly Update
Carer Events, Newsletters, Reports & Articles
Please note, we will be unable to provide a weekly email update for next week, Friday 22nd May due to David Peters attending a conference on the Gold Coast. We will be back again with your regular updates the following week. We apologise for any inconvenience.EVENTS
ARAFMI Illawarra – Mental Health Support Group for Carers
Every Thursday Evening
Just a reminder that ARAFMI Illawarra’s Thursday night support groups are still in operation. Click here for further information.
Carers’ Health & Wellbeing Expo
16thMay2015
Are you a carer, family or friend of someone living with mental illness? Come andtake a break and join us for a day of wellbeing, morning tea and lunch. Click here for more details.
NALAG - Trauma Informed Care Why & How? 1 Day Workshop -
1st June 2015
FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER!! This one day workshop will provide participants with a greater understanding of how trauma affects core eurobiology and the relational aspects of a person’s world. There will be an opportunity to discuss the impacts of trauma including identifying the coping strategies that have developed which have enabled survival. There will be an opportunity to explore a framework and strategies for implementing trauma informed practice. Final days to register!! Click here forfurtherdetails and to register.
“Staying Connected When Emotions Run High” for Families & Carers
2nd June 2015
This FREE workshop will be extremely relevant ifyou support someone 12yrs – 100yrs who:
Has relationship difficulties
Demonstrates changing emotions & strongoverwhelming feelings
Displays impulsive & destructive behaviour e.g.cutting
or has a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Click here for further information and to view the flyer.
Community sector input needed – Australian Mental Health Care Classification workshop
20thMay2015
The workshop will enable the community managed mental health care sector to engage directly with theIndependent Hospital Pricing Authority(IHPA) to understand the role of IHPA, activity based funding and the purpose, impact and process of developing the Australian Mental Health Care Classification. The intention is to provide you with further information and the opportunity for discussion in order that you are well placed to contribute to and inform this work. Click here for more details.
An introduction to Diverse Genders, Sexualities and Sexes (LGBTIQ) for Allied Health & Practice Nurses
26th May 2015
The workshop will provide a basic introduction to working with people of diverse genders, sexualities and sexes (including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer) and how you can best provide a welcoming and supportive service where people feel safe to be themselves, as well as the appropriate use of language.Clickhere for more details.
Women’s Transgender Forum
28thMay2015
The forum aims to inform and educate about current best practice to ensure access and equity for women who are transgender. An exciting array of experts in the field will give practical guidance about how to change policy as well as culture within services. Click here for further information and to register.
City of Botany Bay Multicultural Fair
13th June2015
TheCity of Botany Bay’s Multicultural Fair ishappeningagain this year!!Click here for more details.
Youth Action – FreeYouth Mental Health First Aid Training
May and June 2015
Youth Mental Health First Aid training will teach you the skills you need to be able to recognise mental illness, identify potential mental health-related crises and assist young people to get the help they need as soon as possible.Training will be delivered in May and June 2015 across major New South Wales regional centres. Click here for further detail and to register our interest.
Domestic Violence: Skills for Health Practitioners
24th June 2015
This workshop will inform Primary Health Care Providers of the latest evidence-base around an understanding of and working with people that are experiencing domestic violence in the community. Click here for more details.
ANZAP – Paranoia: From a Dimension of Personality to Florid Psychotic Illness: Theory and Psychotherapy
22nd July2015
The evening’s presentations will focus on the topic of the schizoidspectrum, from high-functioning introverted people to individuals withschizophrenia. Read more...
HCNSW – Improving Health Care Through Consumer Engagement and Participation Forum
3rd June2015
Networking Health NSWin partnership withHealth Consumers NSWare pleased to announce theWorking with Health Consumers in Primary Health Care Forum: Improving health care through consumer engagement and participation.Click herefor further details.
BRINGING NDIS TO CALD COMMUNITIES
16th June, 21st July and 20th August
Did you know that one person in four with disability has a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, yet only 1 person in 20 use disability services?MDAA is offering three workshops aimed at preparing your organisation for the changes that NDIS will bring and to support you to tap into the CALD market. Read more...
Call For Abstracts – 7th Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium
26-28 October 2015
You are invited to submit an abstract for the 7th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium being held from the 26 – 28 October 2015 at the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick, Victoria. Click here for further details.
STOP Domestic Violence Conference
7-9 December2015
The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association will host the 2015 Australian STOP Domestic Violence Conference at the Canberra Rex Hotel, 7 – 9 December. Click here for further details.
REPORTS & ARTICLES
ABC goes Mental As again!!
To coincide with 2015 World Mental Health Day on October 10, the ABC will again focus a week of programming on mental health and illness and lead discussion, debate and community awareness on an issue that affects many Australians. As with last year’s successful initiative, ABC Mental As will offer a variety of innovative and entertaining programs across TV, radio and online exploring mental illness, health and wellbeing. Click here to read more.
Mental health care spending saves money, and that’s worth investing in
Mental health has become the awakening giant of health care, as Australians realise how ubiquitous mental illness really is in their everyday lives. But there’s a growing disconnect between this grassroots awareness and decisive action towards providing the full spectrum of care for those in need.Read more inthis interestingarticle byPat McGorry
MHA Campsie anxiety support group aims to reduce cultural stigma associated with mental health issues
A NEW anxiety support group run by the Mental Health Association of NSW in Campsie is aiming to reduce the cultural stigma associated with mental health issues preventing people from reaching out for help. Click here to view the article.
NSW Strategic Plan Carer Survey
Tell us your thoughts on the NSW Strategic Plan for Mental Health!!You are invited to participate in a survey which will see you advocating for the Strategic Plan and see ARAFMI able to better support mental health carers into the future. Click here for more details and to complete the survey.
ISPS – Links to Articles and Videos
Click hereto view many articles and videos from ISPS (International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis).
Survey report: Hearing Voices Network Australia
Click here to access a survey report byHearing Voices Network Australia.
Support the Petition – Implement the recommendations from the National Mental Health Commissions Report
SUPPORT THIS PETITION!!This petition has been created on change.orgThe goal is to reach 1000 signatures and more support is needed.Click hereto support the petition.
SEFA – New funding opportunities for the mental health sector
While the demand for mental health services is rising, government funding that supports these services is not. If you are an organisation that is interested in sourcing additional streams of funding so you can keep offering your vital services, then exploring Social Finance options may be a solution.Clickherefor more information.
National Mental Health Consumer Organisation Establishment Project Consumer Reference Group (CRG) Update
In this update (attached), CRG member Lorraine Powell provides an interesting take on the work of the CRG and Mental Health Australia to establish the foundations for a national mental consumer organisation.This will be the last update from a member of the CRG, there will be a final communique from the CRG Chair, Ian Watts, at the end of May 2015, signalling the completion of the National Mental Health Consumer Organisation Establishment Project. Click here to read the update.
Eating Disorders and Young People: a New NEDC Report and Youth Resource
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration are very excited to launch a new online resource and report, both focusing on using online tools to communicate about eating disorders with young people.This new resource can be explored at:http://eatingdisordersinfo.org.au.For more information, click here.
Mental Health Matters Awards
Nominate your service for the 2015 Mental HealthMattersAward!The Mental HealthMattersAwards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations large and small who have worked to improve understanding, awareness, service provision and the general mental health of our communities in NSW over the past 12 months (1 July 2014 — 30 June 2015).Nominations close:Monday 27thof July 2015. Click here for more details.
Mental Health Australia Federal Budget Night Summary 2015
Following the new2015 Federal Budget announcement,click hereto readCEO of Mental Health Australia, Frank Quinlan’s thoughts.
NEWSLETTERS & UPDATES
National Eating Disorders e-Bulletin
Click hereto view the latestNational Eating Disorders Collaboration e-Bulletin.
Disability Council of NSW "i-Contact" April 2015
Click hereto view the Disability Council of NSW e-Newsletter, “i-contact” for April 2015.
The Disability Trust – “Your Voice, Your Choice”: May newsletter
Click hereto view the latest newsletter from the Disability Trust.
Warringah Disability Newsletter May 2015
Click here to view Warringah Council’s latest Disability Newsletter.
@arafmi Newsletter…in Chinese
ARAFMI NSW is pleased to announce the first @arafmi Newsletter in Chinese!! Click here to view.
ARAFMI Hunter May Newsletter
Click hereto view the latest newsletter from ARAFMI Hunter.
Reach Out – Preventing suicide with online services [May Toolkit]
Click hereto view the latest newsletter from ReachOut explaining online services for suicide prevention.
@arafmi Newsletter 18 - 22 May 2015
Click here to view@arafmi– ARAFMI’s weekly newsletter for 18 - 22 May2015.
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