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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC E-Bulletin VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience of mental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
In this Edition:
1/ Consumers Issues Conference:
2/ Call for international applicants: Boston recovery course 2013:
3/ e-Bulletin from the Office for the Community Sector:
4/ Reach Out:
5/ Smiling Mad:
6/ Work Out:
7/ COPMI list of Mental Health Conferences, Events & Training 2013:
8/ 'Mental Health Act 1986':
9/ The NDIS:
10/ The Butterfly Foundation:
11/ Breaking the Cycle of Depression and Anxiety:
12/ Graeme Cowan:
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
1/ Consumers Issues Conference:
2 Days
Consumers Issues Conference
Theme: Social Inclusion - Is it a Myth or Reality?
Wednesday & Thursday 1st & 2nd May 2013
Aerial Function Centre
Level 7, 235 Jones St, Ultimo
Keynote Speakers: Mrs Jackie Crowe (National Mental Health Commissioner)
Mr Michael Burge (Consumer Consultant and Member of the Consumer Reference Group for the
establishment of the new national mental health consumer peak body).
Registration Fees:
Unsalaried Consumers $145.00
Salaried Consumers $220.00
Carers $220.00
Service Providers: $285.00
Interested Others: $285.00
Stall Holders: $295.00
You can register online or alternatively if you require an invoice contact the CAN Office on 02 9114 8150.
Registrations must be paid prior to attendance.
Please Note: This conference is fully catered.
Go to : http://canmentalhealth.org.au
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Tel: 03 3980 3900 Fax: 03 9388 1445 E-mail: [email protected] www.vmiac.org.au
DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
2/ Call for international applicants: Boston recovery course 2013:
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
An American course aimed at people interested in developing leadership skills and recovery
orientated practice is looking for submissions.
In its 3rd year, this training opportunity run by the Global Leadership Institute will be held at the
Centre for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University in America. Applications are sought from teams
of three people who work in a particular area or service and should include at least one person with lived
experience of mental ill-health. The Global Leadership Institute is particularly keen to encourage
applications from international participants.
Recognising the importance of the expertise of lived experience, the focus of the course will be
on developing a plan of action that participants should then be able to implement into their
working practice. Mentoring support for six months following the course will also be provided.
There are no fees for the course and mentoring. Travel and accommodation costs for one
person are included but others within the group will need to fund their own.
The deadline for applications is 25th February 2013 and successful groups will be invited to
attend in early July 2013.
For an application form or further information please contact Marianne Farkas, ScD., Director of
Training, Dissemination and Technical Assistance at [email protected]
SRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not
necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality.
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
3/ e-Bulletin from the Office for the Community Sector:
24 January 2013
News from the Office for the Community Sector…
Business planning for not-for-profit organisations
The Office for the Community Sector (OCS) has partnered with Small Business Victoria and the Small
Business Mentoring Service to run the Business Planning for Not-for-Profit Organisations Program until
June 2013.
The program features a free business planning workshop hosted by Whittlesea and Cardinia and Casey
Councils, followed by four individual business mentoring sessions to help guide NFP community
organisations through a simple plan for constructing a basic business plan. You do not need to be based in
these council areas to attend.
Each seminar is limited to 15 community organisations (2 people from each organisation can attend) so
you’ll have to get in quick to take advantage of this free opportunity! This opportunity is for small to
medium community organisations.
Whittlesea Cardinia and Casey
When Tuesday 19 February 2013, 10am-12pm Tuesday 26 February 2013, 10am-12pm
Where Fountain view room
25 Ferres Boulevard
South Morang
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Boulevard
Pakenham
Event ID 10020 9991
Information [email protected] or phone 92172545 [email protected] or phone 92172545
Register for either of the Business Planning for Not-for-Profit Organisations Program
Participating organisations will also have access to the new Community Sector and Business Partnerships
Guide.
Information from the Victorian Government…
Financial assistance for Victorian bushfire affected communities
Additional emergency financial assistance will be made available to Victorians significantly affected by
the recent bushfires. Low-interest loans of up to $200,000 will be made available for eligible primary
producers and any small businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by the Chepstowe/Carngham
fire. This is in addition to the emergency relief assistance and the emergency re-establishment assistance
announced following these fires.
Information on low interest loans is available from Rural Finance
Information about the Personal Hardship Assistance Program
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
Governance training for Indigenous community organisations
The 'Managing in Two Worlds Corporate Governance Training Program' is being delivered by Victoria
University and Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit, in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs
Victoria (AAV) and the Office of the Registrar for Indigenous Corporations (ORIC).
The Introduction to Corporate Governance Workshop provides a good overview of what governance is
about, explores how organisations manage in two worlds, considers different legislation under which
organisations are incorporated, provides information about the roles and responsibilities of board members,
financial reporting and accountability. The workshop provides an opportunity for discussion about
concerns facing community-based, community-controlled Indigenous organisations.
A workshop is also available specifically for Traditional Owners and young leaders.
When Where
Introduction to Corporate Governance Workshop 19–21 February 2013 Melbourne
Introduction to Corporate Governance Workshop- Traditional Owner 5-7 March 2013 Bendigo
Introduction to Corporate Governance Workshop September 10 – 12 2013 Geelong
Introduction to Corporate Governance Workshop- Youth Leadership (18 – 26 years) November 26 – 28 2013 Melbourne
For information and to apply contact:
[email protected] Mob:0401 340 481
[email protected] Mob: 0401 691 595
Information from the Federal Government…
ACNC community presentations
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is holding community presentations to
explain:
an introduction to the ACNC, role, impact and benefits
the ACNC regulatory approach consultation
governance standards consultation.
Various dates and times are available for the ACNC community presentations.
New national role to support live music industry
Dr Ianto Ware, a live music advocate and policy consultant has been appointed as National Live Music
Coordinator for Sounds Australia. The National Live Music Coordinator role is part of a suite of measures
aimed at supporting the local venue-based live music industry and develop Australia's music export
potential.
New training to build equal opportunity and human rights best practice
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission now has a range of workshops available
to help you understand your equal opportunity and human rights obligations. The Commission has free and
cost-effective workshops scheduled in Carton, metropolitan areas and regional Victoria. They offer
targeted workshops for employers, union delegates, government employees and advocates, and can
customise training to deliver at your workplace.
Education, training and consultancy in human rights
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
Information from Local Government…
Planning for healthier communities
Embedding principles associated with health and wellbeing into the community planning process is a vital
component of development and has become a core role of local government in Victoria. The Municipal
Association of Victoria and VicHealth invite local government staff and Councillors with a role in
planning healthier communities to attend a conversation on designing healthy, active communities.
When: 4 February 2013 10am-11:30am
Where: Room 1101, MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, MELBOURNE
Cost: Free
Contact: [email protected]
Celebrate inspirational women in the Hobsons Bay City Council
Do you know a woman who puts in her skills, time and effort to make the Hobsons Bay (City Council
area) community a better place to live? Is her dedication to doing wonderful things, often going unnoticed?
Hobsons Bay City Council wants to celebrate the wonderful and inspirational women from their
community. Successful nominees will be recognised at the International Women’s Day celebration event
on Thursday, 14th March at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre.
Nomination forms are available at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre or Hobsons Bay Libraries.
Nominations close on Friday 22 February 2013.
Community service organisations needed in growth areas
The City of Casey is the most populous municipality in Victoria with approximately 260,000 people and a
projected population of over 400,000 by 2036. In order to support and build healthy, strong communities
into the future the City of Casey wants to engage and attract more community service organisations to the
area. They will be undertaking an online consultation in late February 2013 to understand more about what
your organisation requires to run services efficiently and effectively. If your organisation could participate
in the short online survey, please email [email protected] before 31st January to be included in the
email list.
Information from the Community Sector
The future of metropolitan planning Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) is hosting a community sector forum to discuss the State
Government’s Metropolitan Planning Strategy Discussion Paper: Melbourne, let’s talk about the future.
The forum will feature an overview of issues included in the discussion paper:
The prospect of 'two Melbournes'
Growth on the fringe
Affordable housing and living
Transport access to jobs and education
Fostering strong and diverse communities
When: Tuesday 5 February, 2013 1:00pm
Information and Bookings to forum: The Future of Metropolitan Planning
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
Forum on social enterprise and impact investment
The Difference Incubator(TDi), Donkey Wheel and corporate sponsor NAB is holding a forum on social
enterprise and impact investment as part of the 'Capital for Better Business Series'. You will hear from
practitioners of social enterprise and investors on:
Why do we need investable social enterprises?
Case study – The STREAT social investment deal
Social enterprise panel
Impact investor panel
When: Wednesday 20 February 10am-5:30pm
Cost: $160 (includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea)
Where: Donkey Wheel House 673 Bourke St, Melbourne
Bookings for Capital for Better Business Series
The forum will be followed by the 'Dragons Den' session which will begin at 6pm- separate registrations
are required.
Impact of planning and urban renewal policy on housing affordability
This Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) research seminar, is based on two
new research projects —Affordable housing, urban renewal and planning: emerging practice in NSW, SA
and QLD and Cost effective methods for evaluation of Neighbourhood Renewal programs.
The seminar includes a panel discussion and audience Q&A focusing on the key research findings and their
implications for policy and practice.
When: Thursday 28 February 2013 1:30-4pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
Cost: $45 ex GST
Information and bookings for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) research
seminar
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
4/ Reach Out:
How to manage anxiety
Anxiety can impact your day-to-day life in massive ways, but there are tools you can use to manage
and control your anxiety. There are also a number of things you can do if these tools don't work,
including seeking help from people who can design a unique treatment plan for you.
This could be for you if...
you experience anxiety
you want to find tools to manage anxiety so it doesn't impact your life
you're constantly stressed
you have trouble relaxing
you have panic attacks
What can I do now?
Exercise is a great way to release stress
Try some new relaxation techniques
Talk to your GP about the stuff that’s worrying you
What to do about anxiety
Anxiety, worry, fear – when they’re getting in your way you need to do something about them. It sucks if
you can’t be everything you want to be because you’re paralysed by worry. But you can do something
about it.
There are a ton of things you can do to manage and deal with anxiety. Some of them will work for you
better than others.
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
Top tips for tackling anxiety
Things to do that have been shown to help include:
Exercise. You might not feel like it, but getting sweaty five times a week makes people less anxious,
stressed and depressed.
Self talk. Learning self-talk that'll help you combat negative thoughts that are going through your head.
Check out our stuff on self-talk.
Practical stuff. Looking at practical things you've got to deal with and knock them over one at a time –
avoiding things feeds anxiety.
Build a toolkit. Getting tools like deep breathing and relaxation techniques that'll help when things get too
much.
Try to focus your thoughts. Find out more about meditation and mindfulness techniques.
Check your thinking. Study your negative thought patterns so you can see when things start to get out of
control, and challenge them when they start .
Share carefully. Trying not to unload your worries on people who are worriers too.
Need something stronger?
Sometimes you can’t beat this on your own – and that’s why there are professionals who study mental
health for years to lend a hand. Find people to help you work on anxiety – that means seeing a doctor for a
referral to a psychologist or other mental health professional, who work with people on stuff like this all
the time.
That kind of help gives you a massive head start and will help you get through it easier and more quickly.
For more information: http://au.reachout.com/How-to-manage-anxiety
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
5/ Smiling Mind:
Smiling Mind is modern meditation for young people. It is a unique web and App-based program, designed
to help bring balance to young lives.
It is a not-for-profit initiative based on a process that provides a sense of clarity, calm and contentment.
It can be accessed at: http://smilingmind.com.au/
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6/ Work Out:
WorkOut is an online training program that tests and improves your mental fitness. Kick start your brain
with training programs that are fun, easy to understand and improve the quality of the mind.
Targeting aspects of your thinking, such as your confidence, your practicality, your control, and your
ability to handle pressure,WorkOut sets you a personalised exercise routine that’s easy to understand and
proven to work.
Created by the Inspire Foundation in conjunction with the Brain and Mind Research Institute, this program
helps you develop the mental fitness you need to take charge of your life. Get started
http://au.reachout.com/Apps-and-Tools/WorkOut
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
7/ COPMI list of Mental Health Conferences, Events & Training:
Mental Health Conferences, Events & Training:
4th WA Transcultural Mental Health and 2nd Australasian Refugee Conference
Conferences, seminars, training & events in the mental health field
National conferences
International conferences
COPMI-related training
National Conferences
TheMHS 2013 Summer Forum - Mental Disorders and Physical Health: Linking Body and Mind (New
South Wales)
21-22 February 2013
Primary Mental Health Care Conference 2013 (Canberra)
15-16 March 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (Western Australia)
5 April 2013
2013 Inaugural Australian Psychological Society Conference (Queensland)
5-6 April 2013
12th National Rural Health Conference (South Australia)
7-10 April 2013
Child Aware Approaches Conference (Victoria)
11-12 April 2013
Mental Health Consumers' Issues Conference (New South Wales)
1-2 May 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (Queensland)
3 May 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (Victoria)
10 May 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (Queensland)
17 May 2013
Positive Schools 2013 Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference (Western Australia)
23-24 May 2013
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2013 Congress (New South Wales)
26-30 May 2013
Positive Schools 2013 Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference (Queensland)
30-31 May 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (New South Wales)
31 May 2013
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
Positive Schools 2013 Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference (Victoria)
6-7 June 2013
4th Australasian Mental Health Outcomes and Information Conference (New South Wales)
11 and 13 June 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (Australian Capital Territory)
14 June 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar (South Australia)
21 June 2013
TheMHS Annual Conference (Victoria)
20-23 August 2013
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2013 Conference (Victoria)
9-12 October 2013
Infant and Early Childhood Social and Emotional Wellbeing Conference (Australian Capital Territory)
30 October 2013 - 2 November 2013
4th Western Australian Transcultural Mental Health and 2nd Australasian Refugee Conference (Western
Australia)
31 October 2013 - 1 November 2013
International Conferences
5th World Congress on Women's Mental Health (Peru)
4-7 March 2013
International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (New Zealand)
4-8 March 2013
World Federation for Mental Health Conference (Greece)
6-9 March 2013
21st European Congress of Psychiatry (France)
6-9 April 2013
Regional Integrative Mental Health Conference (America)
12-14 April 2013
4th Australasian Mental Health Outcomes and Information Conference (Sydney)
11-13 June 2013
Australasian Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Conference (New Zealand)
19-21 June 2013
7th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (America)
23-27 June 2013
14th International Mental Health Conference (Queensland)
5-7 August 2013
2013 World Mental Health Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health (Argentina)
25-28 August 2013
2nd International Youth Mental Health Conference (United Kingdom)
30 September 2013 - 2 October 2013
International Conference for the Recovery from Childhood Trauma and Mental Illness (New South Wales)
14-15 October 2013
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses 39th Annual International Mental Health Nursing
Conference (Western Australia)
22-24 October 2013
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Tel: 03 3980 3900 Fax: 03 9388 1445 E-mail: [email protected] www.vmiac.org.au
DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
COPMI-related training
COPMI - Keeping Families and Children in Mind eLearning Course
Available online
COPMI - Family Focus eLearning Course (for mental health professionals only)
Available online
University of New England - Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery
Available online
NSW Institute of Psychiatry - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Courses (New South Wales)
2013
Australian College of Community Services - Certificate of Awareness in Mental Health (South Australia)
1 February 2013
SKIPS (Supporting Kids in Primary Schools) Presenter Training (South Australia)
18-19 February 2013
Mental Health Professionals Network - Collaborative Care for Families Living with Parental Mental Illness
Webinar (Available online)
20 February 2013
CHAMPS (Children and Mentally Ill Parents) After School Program Facilitator Training (Victoria)
21 February 2013
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc (AAIMHI) 10 Day Intensive Parenting
Program Training (New South Wales)
2, 4-9, 11-13 March 2013
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc (AAIMHI) 4 Day Parenting Program Training (New
South Wales)
18-21 March 2013
Women's and Children's Heath Network (South Australia) - Certificate in Infant Mental Health (South
Australia)
29 April 2013 - 5 July 2013
Women's and Children's Heath Network (South Australia) - Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (South
Australia)
22 July 2013 - 27 September 2013
Refer to : http://www.copmi.net.au/get-info/conferences-events.html
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DATE: 25/Jan/2013 VOLUME: 2 ISSUE:67
VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
8/ 'Mental Health Act 1986':
Better Health Channel
Summary
The 'Mental Health Act 1986' states that every involuntary patient must be given a written statement of their rights. If
they need help to exercise those rights, the patient can ask someone of their choice to assist them - perhaps a staff
member, case manager, friend, relative, lawyer or doctor.
If you are an involuntary patient under the Mental Health Act, you have rights. You should be aware of these rights
and know who to contact if you need help.
Your basic rights
You have the right to:
Appeal to the Mental Health Review Board
A second opinion
Legal advice
Contact people by letter or telephone
Complain about your treatment.
Involuntary patients
If you have been admitted as an involuntary patient to a mental health service, it is because a doctor believes that:
You appear to be mentally ill
Your mental illness requires immediate treatment
It is necessary for your health or safety or for the protection of other people
You have refused or are unable to consent to necessary treatment
There is no less restrictive way for you to receive adequate treatment.
Within 24 hours of admission, a psychiatrist from the mental health service will examine you to decide if all these
reasons apply to you. If they do, you must remain an involuntary patient.
Community treatment orders
Your psychiatrist may decide that you can receive the treatment you need in the community and place you on a
community treatment order. However, you are still an involuntary patient.
Mental Health Review Board
The Mental Health Review Board is an independent tribunal that:
Hears appeals from patients who want to be discharged.
Reviews all patients periodically to decide if they can be discharged.
Your right to appeal to the Board
It is your right to appeal to the Board at any time. Whether or not you appeal, the Board will review you within eight
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VMIAC is an organization for people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC is run by people who have had mental or emotional health problems.
VMIAC believes that people with personal experience omental health problems have a valuable role to play in the developments of mental health services.
VMIAC is committed to active consumer participation at all levels of the mental health system.
weeks of your admission and then at least every 12 months.
If you want to appeal to the Board, ask a member of the treating team for an appeal form. The team member can send
it to the Board for you.
You can contact the Board on Tel. (03) 8601 5270 or toll free on 1800 242 703.
Your right to get a second opinion
It is your right to get a second opinion about your psychiatric condition or treatment. You can ask your case manager
to arrange this.
Your right to legal advice
It is your right to obtain legal advice and have a lawyer to represent you. Call:
The Mental Health Legal Centre (03) 9629 4422 or toll free on 1800 555 887.
Victorian Legal Aid Tel. (03) 9269 0234 or toll free 1800 677 402.
Your right to communicate with family and friends
You can have people visit you at the mental health service and you can contact people by letter or phone. You can
have someone of your choice with you when you discuss your treatment with your doctor.
Your right to complain
If you are unhappy about anything that happens when you are an involuntary patient, you have the right to complain.
A good place to start is with your case manager or the complaints officer at the mental health service.
You can also complain directly to:
The Health Services Commissioner Tel. (03) 8601 5200
The Chief Psychiatrist , Department of Health, Tel. (03) 9096 7571 or 1300 767 299
Where to get help
Your case manager or another member of the treating team can tell you about other helpful organisations and
groups.
Community Visitors/Public Advocate Tel. 1300 309 337.
Things to remember
Every involuntary patient has rights.
There are independent organisations that can help you.
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9/ NDIS:
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Hi there,
Tomorrow, on Australia Day, we will mark the second anniversary of the Every Australian Counts
campaign.
That's two years since we began working together to change the lives of people with disability, their
families and carers, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
And what a two years it has been. Here's the very short version of how far we've come.
The Federal Government has committed to introducing the NDIS, five launch sites
around the country have been funded and, at the end of last year, the NSW
Government came on board to ensure the NDIS would be fully rolled out across the
state. That's because of you.
Now the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs is considering the
laws that will govern the NDIS.
Over summer the committee called for submissions on the legislation and you
responded, with more than 1300 people saying why Australia desperately needs the NDIS. Thank you to all
who made a submission - it's a big achievement!
But the new year also brings new challenges. We still want to see all states and territories come to an
agreement with the Federal Government on how the NDIS will be rolled out.
This year we'll all be working hard to get every state and territory leader to get on board and make the
NDIS national. And the coming Federal election this year is not far from our thoughts either.
Together we can do this - we've come so far already.
So help make it national by asking your friends, family and colleagues to support the NDIS today. You can
forward on the email below my signature, or you can use the form on our website.
The more voices we bring to the party, the harder we will be to ignore.
Let's make the NDIS national in 2013.
Thank you for your support.
John
John Della Bosca
and The Every Australian Counts campaign team
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Hi there,
I've just decided to support the Every Australian Counts campaign for a National Disability Insurance
Scheme (NDIS), and I thought you would like to join with me.
Australians with a disability, their families and carers deserve a fair go.
The Federal Government has committed to the NDIS but we also need every state and territory leader on
board.
Will you join me to help make the NDIS national in 2013? Find out more at
http://www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
Thanks!
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10/ The Butterfly Foundation:
About us
The Butterfly Foundation represents all people affected by eating disorders – a person
with an eating disorder, their family and their friends. As a leading national voice in supporting their needs,
Butterfly highlights the realities of seeking treatment for recovery, and advocates for improved services
from both government and independent sources.
Butterfly operates a national helpline, which is staffed by counsellors experienced in assisting with eating
disorders. It also provides a wide range of facilities for service providers and recovery groups.
Because Butterfly recognises that eating disorders often arise from poor body image, it delivers a range of
Positive Body Image workshops to schools and workplaces through its education program. It has a strong
media presence to raise awareness of Butterfly’s perspective in community debates about body image and
eating disorders.
Throughout its work Butterfly emphasises the critical importance of prevention and early intervention
strategies in limiting the development of, and suffering from, negative body image and eating
disorders. To expand knowledge in this field The Butterfly Research Institute commissions academic
research projects and funds PhD research scholarships.
Butterfly is committed to collaboration across the sector, and presently co-ordinates the National Eating
Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) for the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.
http://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
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11/ Breaking the Cycle of Depression and Anxiety:
Breaking the Cycle of Depression and Anxiety
A new DVD for parents with mental illness, launched on 15 January, will help them to be open and talk
about their mental health issues with their children.
15 January 2013
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler today launched a new DVD for parents with mental
illness across the country.
Mr Butler said over a million Australian children live in a household where at least one parent has a mental
illness and this was a significant indicator that a child may grow up with their own mental health
challenges.
“It is estimated that up to 23 per cent of children live in a household where mental illness is experienced
and these children obviously face some unique challenges,” Mr Butler said.
“We know that these children are at greater risk of developing a mental health or substance abuse issue.”
“We’re encouraging parents to be open and talk about their mental health issue with their children and the
DVD is designed to help start the conversation.”
“Many parents find it tough to talk about their experience of depression and anxiety with their children, yet
talking about the problem helps the whole family to manage together.”
Funded by the Australian Government, the DVD, called Family Focus, is based on an approach developed
by US-based Dr William Beardslee, an internationally acclaimed specialist in mental illness prevention.
It was developed in collaboration with Australian psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses,
occupational therapists, social workers, researchers and Australian parents and children with lived
experience of parental depression/anxiety.
Mr Butler said it was the first time the Australian Government had provided such a resource.
“This work will build upon the previous achievements of the COPMI national initiative, including the
‘Dads do it for your kids’ campaign, which commenced in April 2012.”
The DVD is available for free from the Family Focus website
For more information contact the minister’s office on 02 6277 7280
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12/ Graeme Cowan:
The mental health and profit correlation all leaders should know about.....
I was very fortunate to speak at a science conference in Puerto Rico on “Work/life integration for a thriving academic
career” in December, and then took the opportunity to go on a wonderful 7 day Caribbean cruise with my fiancée
Karen. Although it was the first cruise for both of us, and we were a little hesitant, it turned out to be a wonderful way to
recharge the batteries.
Top 5 Regrets of the Dying
One of the books I read whilst on the high seas was The top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Australian
palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware. Through spending the last 3-12 weeks with thousands of dying
people, she observed 5 common regrets:
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
I found it fascinating because so much of my journey and research over the last 7 years has been about discovering
what daily actions we can take to enhance our wellbeing and mood. It seems that the clarity from impending death
about the essential components of a fulfilling life, has been proven by scientific research.
These are some practical steps we can take to address workplace stress and life regrets right now. Click here to
read the full article.
Keynote Presentation: 10 Things Science says will make you thrive
As a resilience and mental health speaker, I deliver conference presentations,
leadership coaching, and workshops on the 10 things we can do each day to
lead a more productive and thriving life.
David Banks, GM Business Improvement for NAB, who organised for his team to
attend this presentation said "Graeme delivered one of the most compelling
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presentations I have seen. He and his message are relevant for any workplace experiencing change, and have had a
lasting impact on my group. Highly recommended." To find out more I'd like to share my presentation with you in this link,
or email Sonja Firth at [email protected].
How can we help you lead a more resilient and thriving life in 2013?
Could I ask you a favour? My team and I would like to help you lead more fulfilling and
productive lives this year. Could you please spend 3 minutes answering 3 multiple
choice questions about how we can best serve you?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Thriving2013
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workplace stress and find work and tribes and that energize us. Some of the recent discussions
include:
Tips on team motivation
5 great tips for any tribe that wants to thrive
A positive mood and a fresh mind allow us to capitalize on opportunities
Have a good week.
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