Based in Alice Springs this NT-wide project is another step towards a mental health peer workforce in the NT. The National Mental Health Commission will release Guidelines for the Peer Workforce in early 2021. More opportunities for peer workers are surely coming!
The My Recovery, peer-led education and support program is returning in 2021. My Recovery is free and open to people over the age of 18 who are living in the Greater Darwin region and have experienced issues related to mental health, trauma or alcohol and other drug use.
Click here to view Final Report released 16 November 2020
The Productivity Commission final report on its inquiry into mental health was released on 16 November. The Commission finds that reform of the mental health system would produce large improvements in people’s quality of life and in increased economic participation.
The report makes recommendations to the Australian and state and territory governments, to improve the mental health of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, working with people who have experience of mental illness, and with their families and carers. The recommended reforms extend across workplaces, schools and universities, the justice system, community groups and services for healthcare, psychosocial support, and housing.
Evaluation of a Peer-Led Education Pilot for people with psychosocial support needs in Darwin, Northern Territory. Report prepared for Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition by Menzies School of Health Research, May 2020.
Click here to download a copy of the NTMHC Submission regarding the Aboriginal Justice Agreement
Proposed Service Model for Adult Mental Health Centres – consultation paper
The ADC are taking calls (8999 1444) or emails (antidiscrimination@nt.gov.au) if you want
to ask them about your rights or obligations under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992. If
this is not possible, they have a limited reception.
They are still accepting and progressing formal complaints. Complaint forms can be
found at https://adc.nt.gov.au/; or give them a call if you need them to send one to you.
ADC are conducting conciliations over the phone and can use private online
conferencing if appropriate, safe and fair for everyone.
Their training is now up and running and they are able to deliver online. Give ADC a call
and talk to them about what you need.
National Safety and Qualify Digital Mental Health Standards – update Consultations extended and new fact sheets available – click here to download fact sheets.
To allow organisations and individuals additional time to respond, the Commission is extending the end of the consultation process to 29 May 2020. Stakeholders can view the draft National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards on the Commission’s website and provide feedback via an online survey.
You can also contact: Ben Prest, Senior Project Officer DMHS@safetyandquality.gov.au
The Government announced a range of measures to support NDIS participants and providers – click here to view the list of measures.
The NDIA is regularly updating the NDIS website which has information on understanding and accessing measures the NDIA has in place.
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is also issuing regular advice to registered NDIS providers. Provider alerts can be found here.
A new online Infection Control course, offered by the Department Health, protecting yourself and staff and the people you care for from infection with COVID-19. The online training.
The Department of Health has developed specific advice on Personal Protective Equipment when looking after people who are confirmed to have, or suspected of having, COVID-19. Click here.
Registered NDIS Providers are required to ensure ‘continuity of support requirements’ are in place for all participants who are in their care. They are also required to notify the NDIS Commission of any changes to the scale of their operations by either emailing registrations@ndiscommission.gov.au or calling 1800 035 544.
This COVID-19 Fact Sheet provides information and advice for organisations, businesses, employees and volunteers
In recent weeks the global response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has escalated, making many people feel anxious and stressed.
For immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or try the Lifeline text service (evenings) 0477 13 11 14. In an emergency, always call 000.
In recent days there has been a further information and updates around COVID-19, and to ensure that you are kept abreast of all of the updates being provided we have included the following:
The Northern Territory’s 10 year Human Services Industry Plan is designed to unite efforts across the public, not-for-profit and private sectors, with themes, priorities and actions targeted to build “strong and inclusive organisations; supporting our people, our cultures and our communities through high-qualify human services”. Click here to download the report.
The National Mental Health Commission, recently launched National Peer Workforce Guidelines Survey.
Under the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan, the Commission is leading the development of National Peer Workforce Development Guidelines by 2021 to sustain and grow the workforce.
In collaboration with RMIT University, the Commission has launched a national online survey to help inform the initial draft of the Peer Workforce Development Guidelines.
For more information about the National Peer Workforce Development Guidelines.
Click here to read the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition’s Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry: The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health April 2019.
A team from Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) and the University of Sydney have released the final report that outlines concerning findings that a high proportion of people living with serious mental illness have not applied for the NDIS and of those who have applied, a large proportion have been found ineligible.
The NDIA agency has recently released a new comprehensive report on the data and outcome trends in regard to people with psychosocial disabilities in the Scheme.
This report has been developed by the Office of the Scheme Actuary in response to requests for additional data to the data provided in the quarterly reports.
23 September 2019. To view the full report.