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  • SANE Australia

    SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through:
     Campaigns, Education and Research. SANE operates the SANE National Freecall Helpline 1800 18 SANE (7263) and Helpline Online.
    Website: www.sane.org

  • Fair Level of Funding Project

    The Fair Level of Funding Project (previously called the ‘Fair Pricing’ Project) is an initiative within the Strengthening Non Government Organisations (SNGO) Project aiming to deliver funding to NGOs at a level which more accurately represents the costs they incur in providing services. The project is across both the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland. The project commenced in October 2006 and will run for two years.
    Website: Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland Fair Level of Funding Project

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Group

    This group meets regularly at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick St, New Farm. For more information phone Pat 07 3376 4383.
    This website also links to other social anxiety support resources.
    Website: Social Anxiety Australia

  • Like Minds, Like Mine

    Like Minds, Like Mine is a public health funded project to reduce the stigma of mental illness and the discrimination that people with experience of mental illness face everyday in the community.
    This website provides information and resources on the project, looks at who is involved and how you can contribute to creating a nation that values and includes people with mental illness.
    Website: Click here to access the Like Minds website

  • Community Services Training Package CHC02 Review

    The national Community Services Health Industry Skills Council is currently undertaking review of the CHC02 Community Services Training Package (CSTP) which has been underway since July 2006. Visit the CSHISC website for further information.
    Website: Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council

  • The Queensland Centre for Mental Health Consumer & Carer Representative Project

    Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) is a Queensland Health initiative which is responsible for coordinating, implementing and reviewing the ongoing training and professional development of those associated with Mental Health delivery in Queensland.

    QCMHL is currently looking for consumer and carer representatives throughout Queensland to provide feedback on our projects.

    QCMHL is currently looking for consumer and carer representatives throughout Queensland to provide feedback on the development of projects across multiple stages.

    Consumer and carer representatives will be asked to provide feedback on the: design of programs; implementation of programs; educational materials; and the evaluation of programs. They may also be asked to be on selection panels or attend training sessions.
    Representatives will be financially remunerated for their assistance. This includes payment for any pre-reading, selection panel attendance, and travel expenses.

    For more information please contact IT/Research Manager on 07 3271 8622 or qcmhl@health.qld.gov.au
    Website: The Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning

  • 23 Big Issues Website

    The 23 Big Issues started at the TheMHS 2000 Consumer Forum. A document entitled The Most Important Issues Affecting People with a Mental Illness or Disorder (known to most people as the 23 Big Issues) has more information about the issues with some proposed solutions.

    The document can be found at www.23bigissues.info.
    Website: 23 Big Issues

  • GROW

    Community based mutual support groups throughout Australia with a 12 step recovery-focused program for mental health. Dual diagnosis residential rehabilitation centre in Sydney and accommodation support programs in Brisbane and Canberra. Phone : 1800 558 268.
    Website: GROW

  • Panic Anxiety Disorder Association QLD Inc

    A support organisation for sufferes of anxiety disorders. We run support groups, anxiety management workshops
    Website: PADA QLD Inc

  • Anxiety Treatment Australia

    Information on anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias
    Website: www.anxietyaustralia.com.au

  • Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia

    Information on social anxiety, shyness, public speaking anxiety, depression
    Website: www.socialanxietyassist.com.au

  • Try Another Way Managing Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Program

    "Try Another Way"is a correspondence-based skills program designed to assist people wanting to stop their use of medicines often referred to as "sedatives", "sleeping pills" or "benzodiazepines".
    Website: Try Another Way Managing Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Program

  • Healthy Skepticism

    Improving health by reducing harm from misleading drug promotion.
    Website: http://www.healthyskepticism.org/

  • Carers Matter

    Information and resources for Carers and Families of people with a mental illness.
    Website: Click here to visit Queensland Health's 'Carers Matter' website

  • No Limits

    No Limits is a community television show that looks at living life to the fullest with a disability. It has been on air on C31 in Melbourne since June 2003 and is now also broadcast in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. The show is a panel chat show and also includes location stories from around Australia. It is presented by people with disabilities for the enjoyment of anyone who wants to know more about disability. There are also many people with disabilities involved in the production of No Limits and more are being trained all the time.
    Website: Click here for No Limits

  • The Madness Group

    The Madness Group is a family of electronic services for people who experience mood swings, fear, voices and visions. We provide mutual support. We advocate. We are genuine grass roots unbeholden voices in mental health policy and services.
    Website: The Madness Group

  • Community Resource Unit

    CRU has just posted on our website a copy of the Consumer Participation Principles recently launched at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
    Website: Click here for CRU's Consumer Participation Principles

  • ISIS – Centre for Women’s Action on Eating Issues

    ISIS is a community based organisation providing group work and individual support to women with eating issues such as anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating.
    Website: http://www.isis.org.au

  • Antipsychiatry Coalition, The

    The Antipsychiatry Coalition is a nonprofit volunteer group consisting of people who feel we have been harmed by psychiatry - and of our supporters. We created this website to warn you of the harm routinely inflicted on those who receive psychiatric "treatment" and to promote the democratic ideal of liberty for all law-abiding people that has been abandoned in the U.S.A., Canada, and other supposedly democratic nations.
    Website: Click here to visit the Antipsychiatry Coalition

  • Consumers International

    Consumers International (CI) supports, links and represents consumer groups and agencies all over the world. It has a membership of over 250 organisations in 115 countries. It strives to promote a fairer society through defending the rights of all consumers, especially the poor, marginalised and disadvantaged.
    Website: Click here to visit Consumers International

  • The Cairn

    At The Cairn we write, advise, promote and publish on mental illness awareness issues, recovery and the role of the carer.
    Following the publication of an autobiography on living with and learning to manage a mental illness, The Cairn has now published the carer's account of The Naked Bird Watcher's story of her journey of recovery with To Walk on Eggshells.
    Website: Click here to visit the Cairn

  • The Change Agency

    The Change Agency (previously the environmental advocacy project) has been busily developing a new improved website with more accesible organising tools and links to activist research. In particular you might be interested to learn about the upcoming Strategising for Change workshops.
    Website: Click here to vist The Change Agency

  • DV Connect

    DV Connect has a new website that provides information to the public about the services they offer, and answers lots of questions people often ask our counsellors, such as:
     What is dvconnect womensline?
     What are Refuges?
     What do I take to a refuge ?
    What do I do if i have a Pet?
    What is dvconnect mensline?
    and many others!
    Website: Click here to visit dvconnect

  • Queensland Women's Health Network

    The Queensland Women's Health Network website has recently been updated. Additions have been made to the following pages:
     - News At A Glance
     - What's On
     - General Women's Health Links (via our Links page)
     - Healthy Ageing Links (via our Links page)
     - Reproductive Links (via our Links page)
     - Emotional and Mental Health Links (via our Links page)
     - Regional Women's Health Forums
     - Our Annual Report 2004 has been added
     - Content from our February 2005 Newsletter has been added (via our QWHN Newsletter page)
     If you have any information, news, links etc. that you would like considered for inclusion on our website, please contact me via return email.
    Website: http://www.qwhn.asn.au

  • Infoxchange

    Website: http://www.infoxchange.net.au

  • Good Therapy Australia

    An online resource for psychotherapeutic networking, Good Therapy helps Australians get acquainted with available resources within their community, make informed choices and receive the quality of support they need. Website includes Directory, Public Forum, Articles and Book Shop.
    Website: http://www.goodtherapy.com.au

  • Self-Help through Self-Hypnosis - relaxing and pleasing programs that can bring about exceptional change to people's lives - created by Melbourne Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Susie Rotch

    Brand new and powerful programs 'SELF-HELP through SELF-HYPNOSIS'by Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Susie Rotch. Tranquil and very pleasing to use with the potential for exceptional results. Addresses issues such as:
     Chronic Pain
     Sexual/Sensual problems
     Sleep problems
     Depression/Anxiety
     Anger Management...etc.
    Website: http://jojopublishing.com

  • Open Minds

    Open Minds... a not-for-profit organisation based in South Brisbane that has worked with individuals with psychiatric, intellectual or neurological challenges since 1912. The organisation aims to provide a service to persons with a disability that enhances their integration into the community.
    Website: http://www.openminds.org.au/content/home.asp?

  • The Brook Recovery, Empowerment & Development Centre

    This is the webpage for The Brook RED Centre - Who are a mental health consumer directed non-government organisation located on the inner Southside of Brisbane, Queensland. They are developing a framework for peer support with mental health consumers who access the Centre.
    Website: http://www.brookred.org.au/

  • Music Therapy: The Power of Music

    Examines the power of using popular music, something people already listen to, in therapy. Includes examples of therapeutic messages in popular music as well as original music by Freudian Slip, therapeutic rock band.
    Website: http://www.enterthefreudianslip.com

  • Black Dog Institute

    The institute located in NSW is dedicated to advancing the understanding of mood disorders in order to improve the lives of people with mood disorders and their families. Site includes information on bipolar and depression and treatments; definitions of mania, bipolar and others.
    Website: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

  • One in Five

    Suicide prevention and awarness group.
    Website: http://www.oneinfive.com.au

  • Deafness and Mental Health

    Qld Deaf Society provides information in relation to what it means to be deaf and have mental illness, mental health, resources and links.
    Website: http://www.qds.org.au/mental_health

  • BluePages Depression Information

    An Australian website that provides information about depression for consumers including symptoms, treatment - what works, help & resources, prevention, and a bulletin board for people to seek and offer help online.
    Website: http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/

  • beyondblue: the national depression initiative

    Australian site that offers factsheets on depression and anxiety, getting help, treatment and medication, staying well, caring for a person, alternative treatments, alcohol, drugs and therapies.
    Website: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

  • Streetwize Communications

    A non-profit organisation that communicates social issues to young people and other hard to reach groups. Issues such as the law, health, employment, drug and alcohol, violence and Indigenous specific. Information is available in hard copy comic style production.
     Keyword: mental health, depression, aborginal & torres strait islander, atsi, dual diagnosis, youth.
    Website: http://www.streetwize.com.au/publications_health.html

  • Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention

    This West Australian site provides information on common myths regarding suicidal behaviour together with risk factors, warning signs and how to help. At the web site, click on 'Suicide' more information.
     Keyword: youth
    Website: http://www.mcsp.org.au/index.html

  • Parentline

    A Queensland based confidential telephone counselling service for parents and all who have the care of children. Parentline supports and nurtures positive, caring relationships. Queensland callers only: 1300 30 1300 8am - 10pm seven days a week.
    Website: http://www.parentline.com.au

  • Indigenous Psychological Services

    Indigenous Psychological Services is the only provider of psychology specific services for Indigenous people in Australia. IPS provides clinical and assessment work in mental health for Indigenous clients and training for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Lists publications and has email News.
     Keywords: aboriginal, ATSI, suicide prevention,
    Website: http://www.indigenouspsychservices.com.au/

  • CommunityLIFE

    The CommunityLIFE project aims to support groups in the community to plan and develop suicide prevention activities and programs - in general people who are interested in extending and enhancing understanding of suicide and its causes. The CommunityLIFE project is based on the LIFE Framework, the national framework for suicide prevention activities in Australia. The LIFE framework takes a holistic approach, addressing risk factors, including mental health, and strengthening those factors known to be protective against suicide and suicidal behaviours. Contains links for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information.
    Website: http://www.community-life.org.au

  • National Rural Health Alliance

    General health website that includes mental health topics and resources for rural and remote communities.
    Website: http://www.ruralhealth.org.au/nrhapublic/

  • Mental Health Infosource

    Mental Health Infosource is a USA website which is part of Continuing Medical Education Inc, a leading independent provider of continuing medical education. It includes an index of mental health disorders, access to Psychiatric Times articles and more.
    Website: http://www.mhsource.com/

  • GriefLink

    A South Australian based resource on death-related grief for the community and professionals. As the site is based in South Australia some information about support services and educational activities is specific to that State.
    Website: http://www.grieflink.asn.au/frameset.html

  • CLIMATE

    CLIMATE (Clinical Management and Treatment Education) is a computerized clinician's assistant to educate patients how to manage their own chronic disorder. There are a number of modules, covering a range of disorders, available for download.
    Website: http://www.climate.tv/

  • Get Involved

    "No matter where you live in this great State the Queensland Government is committed to listening to your views, concerns and ideas".
    - Peter Beattie MP
    This website has been designed to provide information on Queensland Government and the avenues for feedback.
    Website: http://www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au/

  • Queensland Women's Health Network

    We aim to strengthen links between women, women's services, the health sector and key decision makers in Queensland by assisting with information, support and advocacy.
    Website: http://www.qwhn.asn.au/

  • Open Leaves Online Bookstore

    Website: http://www.openleaves.com.au

  • Stronger Families and Communities Strategy

    Website: http://www.facs.gov.au/sfcs/

  • Australian Mental Health Consumer Network

    Network of mental health consumer advisory groups at the national level. Website includes State news and updates, newsletters, discussion papers, strategic plan, links and more.
    Website: http://www.amhcn.com.au

  • NSW Consumer Advisory Group - Mental Health Inc (NSW CAG)

    The NSW Consumer Advisory Group - Mental Health inc (NSW CAG) is an incorporated body that provides an ongoing mechanism for consumer and carer input into mental health policy, service development, implementation and evaluation. Web site includes newsletter, projects, reports and more.
    Website: http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/members/nswcag/index.htm

  • Kids in Mind

    Website of the Mater Child & Youth Mental Health Service. Includes sections for children, parents and staff. Help, information, newsletters, and more. A focus on child and youth mental health.
    Website: http://www.kidsinmind.org.au

  • DepNet

    DepNet is an information website that provides a large amount of knowledge and insight into the illness, depression. DepNet will endevour to improve the everyday life of people affected by depression. Includes news articles, gallery, help tips for sufferers, family and friends, discussion areas and more.
    Website: http://www.depnet.com.au/

  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

    A US web site with information on how to accommodate people with disability in the work place. These include bipolar disorder, ADD, post traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disabilities such as depression and schizophrenia and more. Please note the information is not all inclusive. For additional information contact JAN.
    Website: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/ideas.html

  • National Empowerment Center Inc.

    The mission of the National Empowerment Centre is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. It is a US-based, consumer/survivor/expatient-run organisation. Website includes a range of interesting articles from consumers' perspectives on a diverse number of topics relating to empowerment and recovery.
    Website: http://www.power2u.org

  • World Health Organisation

    The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
    Website: http://www.who.int/en/

  • Lifeline's Just Ask 1300 13 11 14

    A rural mental health information service for people, friends, relatives and others who want to know more or how to help. Just Ask is currently staffed 9 am to 5 pm (AEST), Monday to Friday with an after hours answering service and email access. Download information kits on ADHD, caring, depression, panic attack (anxiety), getting through a drought, coping with bush fire, and aboriginal health and wellbeing. See 'How can we Help?' tab.
     Keywords: carer counselling mental illness psychiatric disability youth ATSI indigenous
    Website: http://www.justask.org.au

  • Lifeline 13 11 14

    Information about Lifeline Australia, news, local centres, suicide prevention, life tips, 24 hour telephone counselling service and links to Just Ask a rural mental health information service.
     Keyword: help
    Website: http://www.lifeline.org.au

  • Living Works

    LivingWorks provides learning programs that help caregivers play a role in preventing suicide. LivingWorks focuses on increasing the awareness, knowledge and skills of caregivers - resourcing them to play a more informed, active suicide prevention role.
     Keywords: carers training
    Website: http://www.livingworks.org.au/

  • Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

    A web site that provides 24 hour telephone and online counselling for children and young people in Australia together with resources and information on topics such as bullying, and places to talk.
     KEYWORDS: mental health, depression, suicide, youth, help
    Website: http://www.kidshelp.com.au

  • Reach Out !

    Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times.

    The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
    Factsheets on depression; bipolar disorder; anxiety; schizophrenia; psychosis; obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd); self harm; treatment; managing; supporting; understanding, and more. Other factsheets include topics such as drug and alcohol; eating disorders, and loss and grief.
    Website: http://www.reachout.com.au

  • Ybblue

    Ybblue is a Australian community awareness program aimed at addressing stigma associated with depression in young people aged 17 to 25, and to encourage help seeking by family and friends. It provides information on early warning signs, advice on communication and where to find help.
     KEYWORDS: mental health, youth
    Website: http://ybblue.com.au

  • MedBioWorld webpage list of psychiatric journals

    Medbioworld is a large medical reference site, which encompasses medical journals and associations. This page provides links to the websites of hundreds of psychiatric journals worldwide.
    Website: http://www.medbioworld.com/cgi-bin/displaycontents.cgi?table=med&type=Journals&filecode=(M)%20Psychiatry

  • Positive Spin

    Positive Spin are a team of professionals (psychologists, educators, musicians) who produce a range of innovative products to assist teachers, parents and mental health professionals to promote emotional well-being in children and young people. Includes: newsletter, music, relaxation activities, tips for parents, teachers etc.
    Website: http://www.positivespin.com.au/

  • Mental Help Net

    A USA website developed on the topic of mental health as a free service to the worldwide mental health community of professionals and laypeople. Features a range of topics including substance abuse, anxiety, eating disorders, mental disorders, suicide and self harm, wellness, and more.
    Website: http://www.mentalhelp.net

  • Community Mental Health Journal

    The Community Mental Health Journal is the journal of the American Association of Community Psychiatry. On the website you will find subscription information, and tables of contents for journals from 1997-2003. Occasionally features free on-line issues.
    Website: http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/0010-3853

  • Queensland Shelter

    Queensland Shelter is a community based peak organisation for consumers that promotes improved access to housing for all Queenslanders. It represents an independent voice on housing policy and research development, support for local housing initiatives and networks, forums for community debates around housing issues, and representation of housing and homeless issues to government and industry.
    Website: http://www.qshelter.asn.au

  • Partners in Mind

    The mental health shared care website from QDGP (the Qld Divisions of General Practice), developed as part of the GPAPP project. This provides models of shared care, information for mental health services, GPs and consumers/carers, advice on implementing shared care, and more.
    Website: http://www.partnersinmind.com.au

  • Connecting Queensland

    The State Library of Qld's newest project is free for non-profit, non-commercial community organisations and for individuals who wish to develop their own website.
    Website: http://www.connectqld.org.au

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

    This is an American foundation and web site with information and resources on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders.
    Website: http://www.ocfoundation.org/

  • Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI)

    An independent, community-based systems advocacy and legal advocacy organisation for people with disability in Queensland. Its mission is to promote, protect and defend, through advocacy, the fundamental needs and rights and lives of the most vulnerable people with disability in Queensland. QAI does this by engaging in systems advocacy work - through campaigns directed to attitudinal, law and policy change, and by supporting the development of a range of advocacy initiatives in this State.
    Website: http://www.qai.org.au

  • Multicultural Mental Health Australia

    The program meets the needs of non-English speaking background (NESB) people with mental health problems. The program currently operates in the Chinese, Greek, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese communities in the Brisbane area. The program aims to educate NESB communities about mental health, liaise with mainstream services to facilitate sensitive and responsive services to these communities, improve equity of access for these people and actively contrubute to the development of cultural relevance in the range of services required. The program provides:
     * information to ethnic communities
     * support for people with mental illness, their families and carers
     * a link to mainstream mental health services
     * individual and group acitivities
     * advocacy
    Website: http://www.mmha.org.au

  • Australian Huntington's Disease Association (Qld) Inc

    Provides information, assistance, advice and counselling for people involved in any way with Huntington's disease.
    Website: http://cwpp.slq.qld.gov.au/qahda/

  • Auseinet

    National information project for promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental health and suicide prevention. Projects specifically related to consumers and carers.
    Website: http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au

  • Aboriginal & Islander Community Health Service, The

    Website: http://www.aichs.org.au

  • Access Recreation Inc

    Supports people with disability in recreation activities and community life.
    Website: http://www.accessrec.org.au

  • Mental Health Information Centre

    eMJA - the Medical Journal of Australia online mental health guide is designed specifically to help doctors in general practice deliver good mental health care in the community. Other health professionals and people with questions about mental disorders will also find useful information and links to relevant web sites. Check out the keywords list for a quick reference.
     Keywords: psychiatric disability, mental illness, research,
    Website: http://www.mja.com.au/public/mentalhealth/index.html

  • ABC Health Matters Library

    The A to Z index takes you to stories and transcripts from across the ABC. Topics are added by Health Matters Team that include mental health areas such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer's as well as other health areas.
    Website: http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/default.htm

  • National Prescribing Service

    An independent non-profit organisation that provides balanced, critically appraised information on medicines to prescribers and consumers; support, education, research and more. NPS runs the Medicines Line - 1300 888 763: an independent and current information service on medicines for consumers.
    Website: http://www.nps.org.au/index.html

  • Barking Mad - The Musical

    Laugh til you howl and cry til you whimper, BARKING MAD - The Musical is a courageous experiment in contemporary theatre. It was conceived and devised by Maree Robertson, a folk musician and community worker who found herself crossing & re-crossing the 'line' that divides mental illness from mental health.
    Website: http://www.freewebs.com/barkingmadproject

  • Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

    AISRAP works to promote, conduct, and support comprehensive intersectoral programs of research activities for the prevention of suicidal behaviours in Australia. Website includes Publications, training, research, and more. AISRAP was established in early 1997 as part of Griffith University's ongoing commitment towards better public health for all Australians, and receives financial and infrastructure supports from the Queensland Government, the private sector and Griffith University.
    Website: http://www.griffith.edu.au/aisrap

  • The International InsideOut Conference

    What can Higher Education do to bring about positive social transformations?
     What sorts of communities are possible in current conditions?
     How can people act as good citizens in our massified polities?
     Is the Digital Divide and other factors impacting on disadvantaged communities?
     Are Capital and Citizenship ultimately incommensurate?
    Website: http://www.uq.edu.au/insideout/

  • Suicide Prevention Australia

    is a non-profit organisation that supports Australian life by providing Community Awareness and Advocacy, Information, and Training and Conferences. Website includes newsletters, media releases, conference details, details of training, and more.
    Website: http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org

  • GreenPC

    Green PC is a not for profit social enterprise set up to bridge the digital
     divide through refurbishing ex government and commercial computers. These
     computers are then made available for purchase. For individuals to be
     eligible to purchase a Green PC you must hold a health care card.
    Green PC can also assist community groups with their computing needs
     delivering considerable savings while providing quality computers and follow
     up services. From single computers through to entire office networks, Green
     PC can assist.
    Website: http://www.greenpc.com.au

  • Commonwealth Dept of Family & Community Services - PUBLICATIONS page

    A variety of online publications related to childcare, disability, housing, indigenous, research, welfare reform, and more.
    Website: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/respubs/nav.htm

  • The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (USA)

    The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is affiliated with Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Boston University. The Center is a research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities by improving the effectiveness of people, programs, and service systems. Website includes newsletter, resources, eCast, research reports, and more.
    Website: http://www.bu.edu/cpr/

  • Mental Health Co-ordinating Council (NSW)

    The primary purpose of the Council is to co-ordinate the provision of non-government mental health care services to disadvantaged and marginalised people who suffer psychiatric disability in New South Wales including treatment, interventionist and developmental services in accordance with the best standards of professional excellence. The website includes fact sheets, library, newsletter, and more.
    Website: http://www.mhcc.org.au

  • The FRIENDS Program

    This site promotes the FRIENDS program of early intervention for childhood anxiety and depression. The program aims to prevent the development of serious mental disorders, emotional distress, and impairment in social functioning, by teaching children and young people how to cope with and manage anxiety both now and in later life. For use by clinicians or in schools, the site has information on running the program together with research and evaluation.
    Website: http://www.friendsinfo.net

  • Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, South Coast Region

    Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, South Coast Region (CCRCSCR) is part of the National Respite For Carers Program and offers a range of services and supports to carers living in the Gold Coast region. Assistance offered is in partnership with the carer and can include the provision of information, practical and emotional support and/or referral to appropriate services. Practical support can also include the purchase of short term respite services to assist carers in taking a break.
    Website: http://www.southcoastcarers.infoxchange.net.au

  • Online Medical Dictionary

    OMD is a searchable dictionary that contains terms relating to biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, physics, plant biology, radiobiology, science and technology. It includes: acronyms, jargon, theory, conventions, standards, institutions, projects, eponyms, history.
     Published at the Dept. of Medical Oncology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne Copyright 1997-2003 - The CancerWEB Project.
     Keywords: mental illness psychiatric disability
    Website: http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi-bin/omd?action=Home&query=

  • ARAFMI (Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill)

    A mutual self help support group for family carers and friends of people with mental illness or mental health issues.
    Website: Click here to visit ARAFMI

  • The Phobia List

    This site has an extensive list of phobias, categories, frequently asked questions, links to sites for help in relation to phobias, and information on how they are named.
     Keyword: fear
    Website: http://www.phobialist.com

  • American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse

    This American site was established to meet a need for honest, accurate information for people who self-injure, their friends, loved ones, and medical caregivers. There is information relating to self harm, the myths, links, factsheets and other resources.
    Website: http://www.selfinjury.org/

  • Panic Anxiety Disorders Support Groups

    Information about anxiety disorders, panic attacks and support groups.
    Website: http://www.users.bigpond.com/padaqld/

  • Medscape

    Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and education tools. After a simple, one time, free registration, Medscape automatically delivers to you the specialty site that best fits your profile. You can also change your Medscape home page to any of our specialty and profession sites. Some of Medscape's key features include:
    Physician Optimized MEDLINE
    Over 250 on-line CME activities
    Conference Coverage - thought leaders summarize key data and presentations from major medical meetings.
    The Internet's first primary-source medical journal, Medscape General Medicine
    Daily professional medical news in your specialty.
    Free subscription to Medscape's MedPulse®, a weekly email newsletter that highlights what's new in your specialty on Medscape.
    More than 50 medical journals and textbooks
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  • Somazone

    A web site created by young people for young people. It contains information on how to get help in times of crises or for specific help, support networks, personal stories, questions and answers, community health centres and services for body image, drugs, general health, harassment, legal rights, suicide and self-harm, emotional and mental health, relationships and sexual health.
    Website: http://www.somazone.com.au

  • Australian Transcultural Mental Health Network

    ATMHN is a national body that links State and Territory transcultural mental health centres and networks with the goal of improving mental health outcomes for Australia’s diverse communities. There are Australian and International links, a web based Library, information on education and professional development opportunities, links to research, policy and more.
    Website: http://www.atmhn.unimelb.edu.au

  • Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre

    The Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre (QTMHC) is an information, referral, resource and clinical consultation service provided by the Queensland Government. QTMHC can assist if you are lookng for books and articles on transcultural mental health issues, require cultural information to assist you with a client of NESB, want to organise cross-cultural training for your staff, wish to organise an assessment from a cultural point of view, or simply want to find out more about any of its free State-wide services.
    Website: http://www.atmhn.unimelb.edu.au/organisations/qtmhc.html

  • Parity

    Parity is the publication of the Council to Homeless Persons. Parity is published ten times a year and seeks to cover the whole range of issues connected with homelessness and the provision of housing and services to homeless people. Each edition has a central focus or theme.
    Website: http://www.parity.infoxchange.net.au/index.html

  • Australian BPD Site - THE SHACK

    This is an Australian site that offers support, information, message boards and a library for both people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and their partners/family.
    Website: http://www.mjtacc.com

  • Mood Disorders Unit

    The mood disorders (or affective disorders) are a range of conditions that include depression, bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness) and mania. Information on these conditions includes definition, symptoms, treatment and management.
    Website: http://www.mdu.unsw.edu.au/index.html

  • Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research

    The Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research (QCSR) is a state funded research unit based at the The Park, Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education, Wacol.
    Website: http://www.qcsr.uq.edu.au/

  • Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

    The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and Internationally. (ref ADIN)
    Website: http://www.adin.com.au/

  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

    NAMI is a U.S. based non profit organisation. The web site has information on Support, Education, Research, Advocacy and more.
    Website: http://www.nami.org

  • Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission - disability rights

    The home page of Disability Rights policy and projects within the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Here you can find a range of resources and links on disability rights and discrimination issues.
    Website: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights/

  • ACROD

    The National Industry Association for Disability Services.
    Website: http://www.acrod.org.au/

  • The open road: a disability kit

    An initiative to assist Victorian public libraries and community organizations to explore the potential of using the internet to provide services to their diverse communities. Its disability awareness kit includes a section on psychiatric disability.
    Website: http://www.openroad.net.au/access/dakit/psychiatric/psychiatric.htm

  • Anti Discrimination Commission Qld

    Newly renovated site. Look for the information brochure on disability discrimination, which includes discrimination against a person with a mental illness or a psychiatric disability.
    Website: http://www.adcq.qld.gov.au/

  • Partnership with Industry

    PWI assists employers source staff with a disability. PWI utilises the resources of the Disability Employment Services across Australia to assist employers in the diversification of their workforce. Also provides disability awareness training to assist managers and co-workers understand the benefits of diversifying their workforce.
    Website: http://www.pwi.asn.au/

  • Mental Health Council of Australia

    The independent, non-government peak body established under the National Mental Health Strategy to represent and promote the interests of the mental health sector and advise on mental health in Australia.
    Website: http://www.mhca.com.au

  • Queenslanders with Disability Network

    QDN is run by people with disability for people with disability. QDN is currently in a developmental phase, supporting the establishment of the network and its structure. QDN will provide a mechanism for people with disability to have a say in the issues that affect their lives-to have a voice
    Website: http://www.qdn.org.au

  • Residential Services Accreditation Branch

    Located in the Dept of Tourism, Racing & Fair Trading, the RSAB is responsible for implementing the registration & accreditation system for supported accommodation hostels, boarding houses & aged rental accommodation.
    Website: http://www.dtrft.qld.gov.au/rssiu/rssiu.asp

  • Volunteering Queensland Inc

    The peak body for volunteer organisations in Queensland. It is a source of information for those wanting to volunteer and wanting to obtain a volunteer including education and training; programs and services; regional networks; corporate volunteers and more.
    Website: http://www.volunteeringqueensland.org.au/index.html

  • Australian Institue of Health & Welfare

    Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information (including disability info)
    Website: http://www.aihw.gov.au/

  • Carers Australia

    Carers Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of carers.
    Carers Australia is the national peak carer organisation with eight member organisations – the Carers Associations in each state and territory. Carers Australia works to promote the recognition of the important role of cares in our community and to empower carers so that they will be better informed and resourced.
    Carers Australia represents and maintains a strong policy voice in developing and evaluating government policy and service arrangements for income support, aged care, community care, disability services and related legislative program reviews, as well as through annual budget submissions.
     Advice from Carers Australia is widely sought by a range of government agencies, politicians, service providers, disability and other community groups and carers themselves.
    Website: http://www.carers.asn.au

  • Carers Queensland

    Carers Queensland is the Peak Body for carers in Queensland and is dedicated to advancing the recognition of the Carers Role. In striving to achieve this, Queensland Council of Carers endeavours to respond to the needs of Carers through the provision of information, community development and support services, advocacy, counselling and respite referral services.
    Website: http://www.carersqld.asn.au

  • Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS)

    Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) promotes social justice and works to eliminate inequity and disadvantage in our society through advocaty, policy analysis and research on critical issues, represents the interests of low-income and otherwise disadvantaged communities on advisory bodies, works closely in association with the Australian Council of Social Service and other State and Territory Councils of Social Service to maintain a strong and vital social and community service sector in Queensland.
    Website: http://www.qcoss.org.au

  • Qld Divisions of General Practice

    Website: http://www.qdgp.org.au

  • St Vincent de Paul Society

    Vinnies works to assist people in need and to combat social injustice across Australia. Their national and state web-sites house a variety of reports and publications, including some on mental health.
    Website: http://www.vinnies.org.au/National/index.cfm

  • Primary Mental Health Care Australian Resource Centre (PARC)

    A clearinghouse and electronic library for Australian Primary Mental Health Care and an Information Service in Primary Mental Health Care for General Practitioners and the Divisions of General Practice.
    Website: http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/PARC/default.html

  • Victoria's Mental Health Service homepage (Vic Dept of Health)

    Website: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/

  • National Resource Centre for Consumer Participation in Health

    Based at LaTrobe University, the Centre is a clearinghouse for information on consumer feedback and participation methodologies (with free publications). They also maintain a resource library and online searchable catalogue. People can seek free advice and assistance to develop, implement and evaluate consumer participation methods and models. They also do research and special projects on consumer participation topics.
    Website: http://www.participateinhealth.org.au

  • Online Dictionary of Mental Health

    An information resource and research tool. There are no definitions here; instead there are links to many sites offering different viewpoints on issues in mental health. (We cannot vouch for the accuracy of the contents of any of the sites to which links are provided, and inclusion of a site does not constitute an endorsement.)
    Website: http://human-nature.com/odmh/

  • Queensland Telemedicine Network - Qld Health

    This links to complete information about the Qld Health's Telemedicine site - details on accessing the service, site locations, costs, protocols, booksings and more. *** NOTE - community groups throughout Qld can access this resource!
    Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qtn/home.htm

  • Mind Body Life

    This Eli Lilly Australia site is a resource for mental health professionals and consumers of mental health services. There is information on optimising lifestyle for people living with a mental illness, profiles of services around Australia, and background information on psychosocial intervention. Materials can be printed.
    Website: http://www.mindbodylife.com.au

  • International Consortium for Mental Health Policy and Services

    It is an interesting site to find out more about what is happening regarding mental health policy world wide. It provides background information regarding the project undertaken and a policy template. It is interesting to know that this template was based on the Australian National Mental Health Policy. Examples of policies can be viewed from a range of countries which is helpful in providing insight to a bigger picture. (source: Frame of Mind)
    Website: http://www.world-mental-health.net

  • AICAFMHA