On 11 April 2011, Queensland Alliance for Mental Health hosted Beyond Belief: Making Sense of Mad Experience seminar with guest speak Rufus May. The day was well recieved by attendees from member organisations and other external stakeholders.
Feedback included:
"Fantastic!!! Best workshop I've been to! Would like to see Rufus speaking in Australia annually"
"Refreshing, relevant and a framework for engaging and supporting those on their journey to recovery. Many Thanks!"
QNADA Seminar Series in conjunction with Queensland Alliance for Mental Health are being run from April through to October this year.
Every second Thursday of the month 1–4pm at the State Library Queensland
Funded by Department of Health and Ageing, Cross-Sectoral Support and Strategic Partnerships Program.
Below is the list of topics:
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health received this correspondence from Minister Butler's office - included is the introduction from his adviser and the Minister's letter.
Hi,
Please find (below) an open letter from Minister Butler providing an update on mental health reform.
A number of people/organisations have asked for this update so please feel free to distribute this to your networks and to include in newsletters and other publications. Should you need other formats, photo's or anything else, please let me know.
The recent floods and Tropical Cyclone Yasi have caused considerable damage to some not-for-profit non-government organisations. In recognition of this, the Queensland Government is making available assistance to affected charities and non-profit organisations under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) with the Commonwealth Government.
Additional consultations regarding the Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) initiative and the design of the Flexible Care Packages for People with Severe Mental Illness initiative
As you would be aware, the majority of stakeholder consultation workshops relating to the directions proposed in the review of ATAPS and also, the implementation of the Flexible Care Packages for People with Severe Mental Illness initiative, have now been held in each state and territory.
In 2010, the Queensland Attorney-General asked the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) to conduct an independent evaluations of the implementation and effects of the Queensland Police Service's revised Taser policy, training and monitoring practices. These reforms arose out of the recommendations of a joint QPS-CMC review of Tasers in 2009.
The Coalition’s mental health policy, announced today, is a comprehensive and well-targeted policy which will provide greater accountability, enhanced research capabilities and greater investment in measures to help people with mental health problems transition back into the workforce.
Please find below the link to Media Release.
Please find attached the latest e-Bulletin, which includes MMHA's response to the Better Access evaluation, information about resources for Vietnamese men, and an article about mental health care in Mongolia written by an Australian mental health nurse.
The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the Gillard Government will provide over $16 million to around 60 community projects across Australia to strengthen vulnerable communities and support disadvantaged Australians.
From 1 July 2011, community organisations funded under the Community Investment Program, will have their funding extended and increased to account for indexation, for three years to 30 June 2014.
TRAUMA experts yesterday warned of the potential for victims of Queensland's summer of sorrow to turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with their mental anguish.
Psychologist David Forbes, of the Australian Centre for Post-traumatic Mental Health, said people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or depression might use substances to try to dampen feelings of anxiety.
There are calls for more funding to be put into the mental health system. Mental health advocates fear more lives will be lost if more support is not given to the sector.
The Immigrant Women’s Support Service invites women to a support group for women from non-English speaking backgrounds that have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
The street address of Immigrant Women’s Support Service is confidential. If you would like to visit the service call us to make an appointment.
Phone: (07) 3846 3490
Contact Us by email: mail@iwss.org.au
With details of the federal budget to be released next month, experts are alarmed the welfare to work reforms could make it more difficult for people with mental illnesses to receive the disability payment. According to the latest pre-budget speculation, people with some forms of mental illness will no longer qualify for the pension. Professor Ian Hickie
A member of the Government advisory panel on mental health policy and executive director of the Brain and Mind Institute at the University of Sydney
On 11 April 2011, Queensland Alliance for Mental Health hosted Beyond Belief: Making Sense of Mad Experience seminar with guest speak Rufus May. The day was well recieved by attendees from member organisations and other external stakeholders.
Feedback included:
"Fantastic!!! Best workshop I've been to! Would like to see Rufus speaking in Australia annually"
"Refreshing, relevant and a framework for engaging and supporting those on their journey to recovery. Many Thanks!"
FREE housing forums every two months at Bulimba Library, cnr Oxford Rd & Riding Rd, Bulimba
If you’re interested in housing which is more people friendly, or more wallet friendly or more earth friendly there may be something here for you. Various groups will set up information on tables, talks will be held at each table
throughout the afternoon. Attend whichever table talk intrigues you!
Forums held: 7th May (2-5pm); 2nd July (2-5pm), 3rd September, 5th November
This one day symposium is an exciting opportunity for all allied health professionals working in south east Qld to develop and strengthen links in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
When: Friday 3rd June 8.30-4.30
Where: Brisbane venue to be confirmed
Cost: Free. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided
This is a new collaborative venture between PA mental health services and the Southside Mental Health Collaborative. All welcome! Inaugural session of the Mental Health Round Table:
Topic:
Cultural competency
Presenters:
Dynamic folk from QPASTT, Harmony Place, PA Mental Health
Date:
Friday 27 May from 9.30 – 12.30
Venue:
Croquet Club Community Hall, Musgrave Park, South Brisbane (parking in grounds)
Cost:
Free
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) and the Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland (MIFQ) invite you to a live and interactive webinar event for Schizophrenia Awareness Week in 2011 scheduled on Saturday 21 May. The broadcast will be hosted in Brisbane at UQ, St Lucia Campus.
This unique interactive national event will focus on the adequately titled “Unlocking the Door to Health and Wellbeing: Where do we find the key?”
For further details please click on the below flyer.
Q What’s red, wrapped in tulle and tutus, and pirouettes on wheels?
A At least 30 people with disabilities of any type, their friends, family and supporters who want to have fun telling the media and the community why Australia needs an NDIS.
If this sounds like you, you’re invited to join Queensland’s bid to break the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Ballet Class, on the last day of the Brisbane Ideas Festival.
The QEII Health Community Council invites you to attend this forum to discuss and explore mental health services and supports for those affected by recent natural disasters.
Several guest speakers including emergency services.
Date: Saturday 21 May 2011 from 1.30 to 5pm (lunch provided from 12.45)
Cost: Free
Venue: Kuraby State School Hall, 1523 Beenleigh Rd, Kuraby (free parking onsite)
Come and join us at the first ever EXPO targeting Indigenous and Disability on the Western Downs.
For more information please click on the flyer attached below.
Presenting keynote speakers and morning and afternoon workshops around the theme of Recovery and mental health.
We will also be presenting A Place To Belong’s Inclusion Awards on the day.
For more information please refer to the below attachment.
The Runaway Bay Rotary Club are sponsoring this event and it is open to all health professionals and the general community who have an interest in Youth Mental Health.
For more details please click on the below attachment.
The Eating Disorder Association (EDA) will run a Recovery Support Group in Cairns.
The key to Recovery Support Groups is to give people who have developed an eating disorder an opportunity to meet with someone who has recovered.
Please refer to the below attachment for more details.
Do you have an idea about a micro business for a person with a disability ? Marc and Anthea will take a small group of families through the steps of what is required to set up a micro business.
Many families find that getting and keeping a job is difficult for a person with a disability and many people do not get the opportunity to experience work.
If getting a job in the private or public sector has not worked for your family this may be a pathway you wish to consider.
The speakers will talk about the possibilities that they have createdand what has been required to make it happen. Paul Cain National Council on Intellectual Disability Mike and Vasilka Cronin Parents who have worked in employment services Cam Can Marc talks about starting microbusiness for Cameron in WA Colin Gladstone Leading schools transition program from Christchurch NZ.
For more details please find the below attachment.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN: • Increased understanding of the needs of Children of Parents with Mental Illness (COPMI), including hearing stories directly from COPMI and carers;
• Increased knowledge and skills in group facilitation;
• Orientation in establishing and facilitating a Koping Adolescent Program in your local area;
• Networking opportunities and Access to resources to work with COPMI and their families.
For more details please find attached flyer & registration form below.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
• Increased awareness of the impact of parental dual diagnosis on families
• Increased knowledge and clinical skills for working individually with families affected by parental dual diagnosis;
• Access to updated resources for service provision with these families; and
• Networking opportunities
The Forum will discuss and explore mental health services and supports for those affected by the recent natural disaster in the local area, what methods of coping have been used by communities (including CALD: culturally and linguistically diverse) and impacts on individuals. WHEN: Saturday 21 May, 2010 from 1:30pm-5pm (lunch from 12:45pm)
WHERE:
Kuraby State School Hall 1523 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby (free parking onsite)
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland would like to invite you to come along to our 20th annual Schizophrenia Awareness Week Art Exhibition.
The Exhibition will be located in King George Square in Brisbane's CBD from Saturday 14 May to Thursday 19 May and will showcase over 150 artists and over 300 pieces of artwork.
Entry will be by gold coin donation, so come along and enjoy some fantastic artwork and help us celebrate Schizophrenia Awareness Week.
The Mental Illness Fellowship would like to invite you to attend the Schizophrenia Awareness Week 20th Annual Art Exhibition Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday 13 May 2011.
Be one of the first to view and purchase one of the hundreds of pieces of artwork on display in King George Square.
Enjoy delicious canapés, be entertained by soulful jazz music and enjoy listening to our Guest Speaker, Helen Glover.
QNADA Seminar Series in conjunction with Queensland Alliance for Mental Health are being run from April through to October this year.
Every second Thursday of the month 1–4pm at the State Library Queensland
Funded by Department of Health and Ageing, Cross-Sectoral Support and Strategic Partnerships Program.
Below is the list of topics:
The use of new social media – Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter is exploding. Over 9 million Australians are now users of these media. A recent study showed that up to 97% of Australians aged 16-17 use at least one social networking site. New applications for smart phones are appearing daily and support hundreds of activities in business and in our personal lives. Gaming – with platforms such as Xbox, Wii and Playstation – have become commonplace in Australian homes and are involving adults as well as youth and children in hours of ‘play’ each week.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Officer is responsible for undertaking a range of communication, relationship development and promotional activities to progress the MHCSA strategic and operational objectives. The Communications Officer is expected to contribute to broader organizational responsibilities when required. The Communications Officer also works closely with the Executive Director and the Projects Officer.
The job information is attached below.
Reporting to and under the direction of the Training Manager, the Training Project Officer is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of a range of training programs (including VET accredited training) for the MHCSA. The Training Project Officer is expected to contribute to broader organizational responsibilities when required. The Training Project Officer is also responsible for the day to day liaison with trainers and students relevant to the delivery of the projects.
The Job information for this position is attached below.
The Mental Health Association (MHAQ) is a major provider of Mental Health programs and services in Queensland having been continuously operating since 1961 including the Participate in Prosperity (PIP) program.
An attractive salary package for the role of Caseworker is offered including salary, vehicle, professional development and super and with ATO approved salary sacrificing also available in addition. The final amount payable is dependant on your experience and qualifications.
The Brook RED Centre has a current vacancy for a new created position of Finance Officer. The position is part time for 22.8 hours (3 days) per week in accordance with the Social, Community. Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010.
The Centre is seeking a candidate with demonstrated MYOB and Non Government/Not for Profit experience and an interest to work within a peer operated service.
Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc (YFS) is a community based, not-for-profit organisation, providing planned, innovative and people focused services to people in Logan City and surrounding areas.
A vacancy exists for an experienced and enthusiastic worker in the YFS Burrabilly team:
Indigenous Mental Health Worker
Working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (16-24 years) and their families
$51,161 - $60,937 - depending on experience
(plus salary packaging options)
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated is seeking a full-time systems advocacy worker to analyse, plan and implement campaigns to achieve positive systemic reform for people with disability.
The successful candidate will have well developed conceptual and written skills and the ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategic pieces of campaign work.
For more details please click on the below attachments.
The Mental Health Association QLD (MHAQ), a major provider of community mental health services and programs in Queensland has operated continuously since 1961. In 2003, MHAQ created its formal education division, the Australian College of Community Services (ACCS).
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania Inc (MHCT) is the peak organisation representing the community mental health sector in Tasmania at a state and national level.
We are looking for a Workforce Development Officer to liaise with the mental health and training sectors to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes, performing research and providing analysis of the training and development needs of the community mental health sector. The successful candidate will have workforce development experience. Knowledge of the community sector would be beneficial.
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Queensland and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to the elders both past and present.
