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A Future Vision for Mental Health
As raised in the Queensland Alliance June 2009 newsletter:
This report sets out a new vision for the future of mental health and well-being in England. Based on four principles, it outlines the priorities we believe should underpin mental health policy for the next decade. |
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A Ladder of Citizen Participation
Local governments have been depicted as an increasingly important part of a new global order where public, private, and non profit sectors work together in complex regimes. This new order raises local citizen’s stakes in having their interests taken into account by local decision makers. Guidance as to how this might best be done comes from a classic article by Sherry Arnstein titled, “A ladder of citizen participation”.
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A Way With Words
This user-friendly publication has been designed for use by communication professionals and the disability sector to encourage us to make positive, appropriate language choices.
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ABC AUSTRALIA TALKS- Altering States Panel
Listen here to the 2009 Altering States Conference's Keynote speakers discuss the international state of mental health.
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Antenatal and Postnatal Depression
Antenatal and Postnatal Depression is an updated version of Women’s Health Queensland Wide’s popular Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth booklet. The booklet is now in full colour and aims to provide a short, easy to read overview of antenatal depression (depression during pregnancy) and postnatal depression (depression during childbirth). It is designed for women as well as partners, family and friends.
Copies are available free of charge to women and organisations in Queensland (a limit of 25 copies applies). The booklet is also available on our website (click on the title above to download the resource). |
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Building Resiliency in Aboriginal populations: When did Aboriginality become a risk factor?
Keynote speech by Dr Tracy Westerman, the Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, a company developed in Western Australia in 1999 for the specific purpose of providing psychological services for Aboriginal people. NOTE: this link will download a Power Point presentation.
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Canefields Clubhouse No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
The Canefields No Interest Loan Schemes offer people on low incomes the opportunity to access credit for essential household items without any fees, charges or interest payments. The No Interest Loan Scheme is committed to achieving a more just and equitable society for people living on low incomes with a mental illness by promoting economic and social participation in a market which has resulted in structural and financial forms of exclusion.
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Contributor: Jennifer Fulcher, Director, Canefields Clubhouse Beenleigh Inc |
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Cannabis and Psychotic Illness (PDF)
Factsheet that describes what is cannabis, what are its effects, and how can it effect a person with a psychotic illness.
Keywords: drugs, marijuana, mental illness, mental health. |
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Carer Recognition Policy
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Case for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
View Bruce Bonyhady's presentation in Brisbane on 19 August advocating for a National Disability Insurance Scheme, similar to a superannuation scheme, to support the families of children with brain injury from birth and other non-insurable injuries.
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Celebrating Partnerships in Mental Health in the Toowoomba Region.
The Queensland Alliance, in partnership with the Carers Queensland, Toowoomba Clubhouse, Resolution Employment, Toowoomba CAG, Disability Services Queensland, Department of Housing and Queensland Health organised a community forum in Toowoomba titled, “Celebrating Partnerships in Mental Health in the Toowoomba Region.”
Over 100 people registered for the forum, including consumers, carers, mental health workers, representatives from non-government community organisations and government representatives from Queensland Health’s Mental Health Services, Disability Services Queensland, Department of Housing. Forum participants were given the opportunity to raise issues and problems facing the mental health and psychiatric sector in the Toowoomba region and suggest collaborative solutions to address those issues. A wide range of issues and problems were discussed, ranging from housing and accommodation to stigma and community education. |
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Community Door Website
The site provides support for managers and workers in Queensland’s community and disability services sectors regarding the day-to-day business of running a non-government organisation.
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Community Works Newsletter- Mental Health Update
In this March/April 2009 Update…..
-Program update -International Initiatives for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) -Mental Health Week 2009 -Altering States Conference -Focus on NGO – Nextt Health -Qld Plan for Mental Health Community Sector 2009 - 2017 |
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Contributor: QLD Department of Communities |
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Community- Opening Doors
New Zealand origin- booklet on consumer participation and obstacles. A guide for orgnisations wanting particiaton from consumers.
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Consumer Integrated Mental Health Application (CIMHA) and Confidentiality
CIMHA came online in November 2008. It is the new state-wide Mental Health Information computer based system. It allows a person's records to be accessed by the appropriate persons quickly and easily. This document details the protection in place for Mental Health Consumers' records.
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Consumer Participation Training Resources
A set of training modules to help organisations develop a service that is more responsive to consumers' needs, enhance service quality and improve consumers' health outcomes. Although, not mental health specific, the modules are generic to help organisations develop ideas for active involvement, skills, greater understanding, appreciation of the value of, and possibility of change utilising consumer participation.
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ENABLE - Australian Federation of Disability Organisations Campaign Kit
This campaign kit has been prepared by the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO), with the generous support of the Reichstein Foundation.
AFDO is the peak national body for organisations of people with disability. Our vision is to achieve a community where people with disability can participate in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life. Our mission is to champion the rights of people with disability in Australia and help them participate fully in Australian life. Website: Click here to visit AFDO on the net |
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Fact sheets on the mental health court
Link to 3 fact sheets on the Mental Health Court: about the mental health court, about forensic orders, and about making a statement for the mental health court.
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Contributor: Lindsay Irons, Office of the Public Advocate |
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Family Support Plan
Updated version of what was previously called Family Safety Plan – now called 'Family Support Plan'. Looks a lot more family friendly, with some clearer steps outlined.
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Frontline: the community and mental health and addiction sector at work in New Zealand
The aim of this paper is to describe the NGO sector active in the mental health field, showing that many are innovators, successful, that employ large numbers, are well-placed to deliver the Governments objectives while meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities.
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How the involuntary treatment of a mental health consumer impacts on the burden of care of the family: a family perspective
Recent research completed as part of Master of Nursing (honours) with the University of Southern Queensland. This research spoke to family members of a person with a mental illness under the Mental Health Act to determine the impact this had upon the family.
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Legislation and Life
Over the past year QAI has produced a series of issue papers titled “Vulnerable People Shameful Responses”. QAI's report “Legislation and Life” exposes the realities of life for people with disabilities living in hostels. This report is produced in recognition of the inability of people to speak out about their situation and to expose the unacceptable practices experienced by these vulnerable people with disabilities living in facilities covered by the Private Residential Services Act.
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Living Is For Everyone: A framework for prevention of suicide in Australia
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing's national framework for suicide prevention.
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Contributor: Rhona Rees: Marketing Coordinator, LIFE Communications |
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Living Is For Everyone: Research and Evidence in Suicide Prevention
Research and Evidence in Suicide Prevention sets the context for suicide prevention activity, summarising current research, evidence and statistics relating to suicide and suicide prevention in Australia.
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Contributor: Rhona Rees: Marketing Coordinator, LIFE Communications |
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Living Is For Everyone: fact sheets
The LIFE Fact Sheets are a set of 24 plain-language, practical fact sheets for suicide and self-harm prevention.
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Contributor: Rhona Rees: Marketing Coordinator, LIFE Communications |
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Managing Non Profits in a Downturn
PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Fundraising Institute Australia and the Centre for Social Impact collaborated in a comprehensive survey of the impact of the economic downturn on not-for-profit organisations (NFPs).
The survey was conducted in April and May 2009 and draws upon a similar survey conducted by PwC in the UK last year. Questions focus on the impact in the last six months, as well as the anticipated future impact over the next year. In total, 263 NFPs responded.1 A summary of their profile is provided at the end of this report. |
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Mapping Loneliness in Australia
This paper maps loneliness in Australia. Using national survey data, it outlines patterns
of loneliness, support and friendship and assesses who is most at risk of emotional and social isolation and who is socially supported and connected. The paper focuses on young adults aged 25 to 44. |
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Media Team Australia
Media Team Australia assists community organisations across Australia to raise their public profile and attract greater support by professionalising their public relations and communications activities. As a non profit organisation we bring a specialised understanding to supporting the needs of other non profit organisations.
Media Team provides a range of services including workshops, tailored resources and consultancy services to develop organisations' communication capabilities. |
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Mental Health Partnership Forum Terms of Reference
The attached Terms of Reference are for the Bi-Monthly Mental Health Partnership Forum between Queensland Health & the Queensland Alliance.
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Mental Health Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
Link to the Mental Health Statement of Rights and Responsibilities on the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing website. This is a report of the Mental Health Consumer Outcomes Task Force adopted by Australian Health Ministers in March 1991. The document enables consumers, carers, advocates, service providers and the community to be aware of their rights and responsibilities in terms of mental health care. (Follow link to download PDF 130kb document or access PDF free software)
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Mental Health Week 2006 Event Organiser’s Pack
The pack includes information on:
- This year's theme; - Ideas for participation; - A MHAQ overview; - Media campaigns; - Mini-grants; and - A writing competition. |
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Mental Health Week 2006 event pack
The pack includes information on:
- This year's theme; - Ideas for participation; - A MHAQ overview; - Media campaigns; - Mini-grants; and - A writing competition. |
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National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011
COAG has agreed to a National Action Plan on Mental Health involving a joint package of measures and significant new investment by all governments over five years that will promote better mental health and provide additional support to people with mental illness, their families and their carers.
Website: Click here to visit the COAG website |
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National Mental Health Plan 2003-2008
In the National Mental Health Plan 2003–2008, four priority themes are addressed through 34 outcomes. These themes emphasise mental health
promotion and prevention, increasing responsiveness to consumers and carers across all mental health and related services, strengthening quality, and fostering research and innovation across the sector for sustainable programs and services. Ultimately, the Strategy seeks to engage all members of the community in a partnership to improve the mental health of the Australian community. The 2003–2008 Plan will see partnerships with other sectors such as housing, education, welfare, justice and employment, to assist with the recovery of those experiencing mental health problems and mental illness. In seeking to achieve these goals, all Health Ministers have committed to working together through the National Mental Health Plan 2003–2008, building on the foundations of the last decade in improving the mental health of all Australians. Extract from the Foreward by the Hon Wendy Edmond, Health Minister for Queensland |
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National Mental Health Strategy
All the latest and updated publications from the National Mental Health Strategy. To order documents, complete the form and fax back. All publications are free of charge.
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National mental health reform: less talk, more action
•The Council of Australian Governments revitalised national mental health reform in 2006. Unfortunately, evidence-based models of collaborative care have not yet been supported.
•Previous attempts at national reform have lacked a strategic vision. We continue to rely on arrangements that are fragmented between different levels of government, poorly resourced community services, and an embattled public hospital sector. •Our persisting unwillingness to record or publicly report key measures of health, social or economic outcomes undermines community confidence in the mental health system. •Six priority areas for urgent national action are proposed and linked to key measures of improved health system performance. •In Australia, we recognise special groups (such as war veterans) and organise and fund services to meet their specific health needs. Such systems could be readily adapted to meet the needs of people with psychosis. |
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New Brochure from In The Meantime Support Service
A support service for carers and clients 16 years and over living with emotional and mental health illness
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Our Consumer Place
Ten ways that you can be involved in Our Consumer Place:
1. Book us to come and show the Our Consumer Place website to your group 2. Get us to come to a group or organisation to talk informally about Consumer Developed Initiatives and your needs 3. Fill out our Training needs survey and submit it to us 4. Membership – encourage your relatives & friends to register on our website 5. List your group on the Consumer Developed Initiatives Directory 6. Tell us what you think of our help sheets/starter kit 7. Give us your ideas for new help sheet topics 8. Send us your ideas for new help sheets 9. Write something for the Our Place newsletter 10. Ring us up & email us about the ideas you have for Consumer Developed Initiatives Funded by Department of Hunan Services Victoria. Auspiced by ourcommunity.com.au |
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PRIVACY KIT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR
Privacy Kit to guide mental health consumers, carers and providers through the detail of the Federal Privacy Act (PDF - 488KB).
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Planning for your baby
As part of the Children Of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) initiative, the Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association (AICAFMA) have released a baby care resource.
The Baby Care Plan can be used to clearly identify a parent’s wishes for their baby in times of illness. It identifies important contacts and information such as feeding, settling and sleeping routines. It also clearly outlines who would enact the plan in periods of parental illness. If you, or someone you know could benefit from the Baby Care Plan, feel free to obtain a copy from the AICAFMHA website. |
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Queensland Alliance Annual Report 2003/04
This report contains the President's report, the Executive Director's vision for 2005, information on State Council and Staff over the period as well as an activity report and statistical data on the membership of the Queensland Alliance.
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Queensland Mental Health Planning
Presentation to the Premier’s Policy Issues Seminar by the Director of Mental Health, Dr Aaron Groves, on 6 June 2006.
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Report on the Brisbane Community Mental Health Forum
This is a PDF version of the Forum Report (1.5MB), which includes:
* The speeches presented; * Outcomes from the small discussion groups; and * A list of commitments and contact details from Alliance member organisations. |
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Sector Development Handbook
This Sector Development Handbook was developed for Queensland Alliance, the Peak Body for Community Mental Health in Queensland. It is a practical approach to helping Sector Development Workers improve their skills and understanding. It provides guidelines on establishing an ethical framework for practice and the information, tools and resources required for a sector development worker. It supports informed decision making processes enabling a Sector Development to select an appropriate methodology for their area that will deliver clearly identifiable benefits for participating organisations and consumers whilst at the same time delivering on the outcomes required by the funding body.
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The Americanization of Mental Illness
Article: Published: January 8, 2010
AMERICANS, particularly if they are of a certain leftward-leaning, college-educated type, worry about our country’s blunders into other cultures. In some circles, it is easy to make friends with a rousing rant about the McDonald’s near Tiananmen Square, the Nike factory in Malaysia or the latest blowback from our political or military interventions abroad. For all our self-recrimination, however, we may have yet to face one of the most remarkable effects of American-led globalization. We have for many years been busily engaged in a grand project of Americanizing the world’s understanding of mental health and illness. We may indeed be far along in homogenizing the way the world goes mad. Click on the link below for the full article. |
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The little purple book of Community Rep-ing
The aim of the project was to produce a humourous and accessible guide for people wanting to be community or consumer representatives, a guide which was based on the experiences of people who had actually been community or consumer representatives.
The project also aimed to bring together people who had been Reps in similar health related areas, and provide them with an opportunity to share ideas, experiences and resources. Website: http://www.healthissuescentre.org.au/documents/items/2008/08/226726-upload-00001.pdf |
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Transition from Institutional Care to Community Living for People with Mental Illness/Psychiatric Disability
Discussion of key aspects in the community transition process for people with a psychiatric disability.
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Visions DVD off-line order form
Order form for the Visions DVD for people who don't wish to order on-line, who want to pay by cheque or are making a bulk order(more then ten).
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Working at The Park as a Consumer Rep
Would you like to work at The Park - Centre for Mental Health as a Consumer Representative?
This is a rewarding role for consumers wishing to participate in changing the system. |
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Youth Mental Health Summit Report
March 28, 2007 saw the first Youth Mental Health Summit held in ten years. In the lead up to the summit the Queensland Alliance and the Youth Affairs Network of Queensland and their members worked together over several months. The process of organising the Summit provided opportunities for the youth sector and mental health sector to work together.
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beyondblue booklet - Older People and Depression, Depression is not a normal part of ageing.
It contains some great interviews with a number of people across Australia who took part in our Over Bl**dy Eighties Campaign.
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beyondblue fact sheets - Depression and anxiety in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (GLBTI) people
Depression and anxiety specific to the experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (GLBTI) people
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beyondblue – A Guide to What Works for Depression
This new booklet provides a comprehensive review of treatments (A-Z) for depression, including medical, psychological, complementary and lifestyle interventions. It also features a tear-off ‘bookmark’ summary of the treatments which work.
The aim of this booklet is to assist people to make informed choices by providing a summary of what the scientific evidence says about each treatment. The booklet rates the evidence for the effectiveness of each treatment using a ‘thumbs up’ scale. |
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leonie beyond blue
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new federal mental health information website
On Thursday 20 September the Australian Government launched a comprehensive web site that provides up-to-date information on mental health and wellbeing, including information on the Government’s mental health programs.
The new site, www.mentalhealth.gov.au, claims to be a one-stop shop of all Government programs aimed at reforming and improving our mental health care system. The Mental Health and Wellbeing web site provides important information on Government health and employment programmes, funding opportunities, publications, and policies. For example, it includes information and updates on the Personal Support Programme, JobAccess and Research and Evaluation of Mental Health and Employment. The web site is the result of collaboration between the Departments of Health and Ageing; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Education, Science and Training; Employment and Workplace Relations; and Veterans’ Affairs. The web site's content will continue to be the focus of development and expansion. The contributing departments have undertaken to regularly update and contribute to the content, and to conduct consultations to clarify audience needs. What do you think of the website? Email us and let us know. |
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strengthening the mental health consumer voice in Tasmania
This study looked at the achievements and struggles of the mental health consumer movement across Australia in order to inform the development of consumer activities in Tasmania. It was undertaken by Anglicare Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Mental Health Consumer Network.
The research draws together information from interviews with over 70 consumer leaders from across the world, and all Australian states and territories. |
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the Case for Change- why England needs a new care and support system
This document sets out the case for an open debate about the long-term future of England’s care and support system. The Government wants to engage the public and key stakeholders in discussion about how the existing system can meet the challenges of the future. If we don’t address these issues now, there is a risk that the demands on families will become too heavy and people will go without the services they need to live their lives fully and stay well.
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