NTMHC and the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH) have made a joint submission regarding the sustainability and quality of adequate mental health services in rural and remote communities throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory. Read the submission here
The Senate Inquiry released their findings on the 4 of December. One of the key recommendations stated the National Mental Health Commission should be funded and tasked with the development of a national rural mental health strategy. The strategy should be informed by PHN service mapping in rural and remote areas. To read the findings please click here
Mental Health Australia is managing an exciting project which aims to develop alternative ways to provide support for NDIS participants with psychosocial disability than those currently on offer at this stage of NDIS rollout. Over the coming months, Mental Health Australia will be working with consumers, carers and other experts through a Delphi process to refine a set of alternative typical support packages. To learn more click here.
Download the Optimising Psychosocial Supports Project Report
The 2018 NEDC Members’ Meeting is a free forum showcasing the collective impact of knowledge building and research in eating disorders. This year’s theme is “Eating Disorders in Primary Care”, with a special welcome to Primary Health Networks (PHNs). For more information and to register click here
The Darwin Mental Health Network is an information sharing and networking opportunity for Workers within the Mental Health Sector. For more information click here
Get your Support Coordination skills up to scratch with TeamHEALTH’s award winning, tried and tested, NDIS CREW Training, 4th June 2018. The NDIS WoW training will provide you with the tools and technical skills required to provide NDIS Support Coordination (Level 2). To learn more click here. To register click here
At Mental Health Australia the vision is for mentally healthy people, and mentally healthy communities. A new report, released 1 May, Investing to Save, presents a major contribution towards that vision. It shows how we can, with the right targeted investments, improve the mental health of our community, and in turn the mental wealth of the nation. Read the report here
Wednesday, 11 April 2018 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm, at the Australian Red Cross Training Room. For more information contact Sharon Jeffrey here
This report is independently produced by AbleInsight and is the first public report from the newly established Disability Service Providers’ Benchmarking Function, which is enabled by the administration of an annual Benchmarking Survey (‘Survey’). To view the report click here
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership in Mental Health (NATSILMH) launched two important documents for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention, to mark National Close the Gap Day 2018.
The first is NATSILMH’s Health in Culture – Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration Implementation Guide. Click here to view.
The second is NATSILMH’s Health in Culture – Policy Concordance. Click here to view.
The Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) has developed two easy-to-use resources to support mental health and human services ensure that any event or activity that they facilitate, such as a conference, workshop, seminar, consultation, training or meetings, follow trauma-informed principles. These resources aim to promote a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and trust between the host organisation, presenters and attendees. To view resources click here
Delivering a diploma of community services (alcohol and other drugs and mental health) in the remote town of Katherine (NT): a case study.
Link to the article click here
Link to video click here
A joint venture between the University of Sydney and Community Mental Health Australia.
Final report: Stakeholder identified gaps and solutions. Released January 30 2018.
To view the report click here
The National Indigenous Critical Response Service and StandBy – Support After Suicide Service are programs of Thirrili Ltd. Both programs work together to complement each other and provide support to individuals, families and communities impacted by suicide loss.
These services are contactable 24/7 on:
- NICRS free call 1800 805 801 or mobile 0499 333 132.
- StandBy mobile 0418 575 680.
For notifications and referrals for either service email suicidesupport.nt@thirrili.com.au
For further information download the flyer or visit the website.
SANE Australia – You are not alone.
A new resource developed by SANE Australia in partnership with the University of Sydney – it’s for people caring for a person who has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide. If you have any questions or require any further information about this resource, please don’t hesitate to contact SANE Australia at youarenotalone@sane.org
To access the resource click on the link below
Sane Australia – You are Not Alone – A Resource for people caring for a person who has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide
When someone close to you has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide, it can be hard to respond to their needs while also looking after yourself. This site is for you. You are not alone was made with the help of people who have been carers and know how tough it is.
Opportunities for strengthening approaches to the social determinants and cultural determinants of Indigenous health: Report on the national consultations December 2017. For more information click here
To view the report click here
The Office of Disability is excited to announce a range of sector development workshops in 2018. These sector development workshops will support your organisation to deliver services that are flexible and tailored to individual strengths and needs. You can register your attendance at here
The Darwin Mental Health Network is an information sharing and networking opportunity for Workers within the Mental Health Sector. The next meeting is on Monday 12 March 2018. For more information click here
To view the report click here
A comprehensive overview of findings and recommendations can be accessed here.
NT Mental Health Coalition submission to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory can be viewed here
This work kit has been developed to guide the way communications professionals talk about the Northern Territory’s youth justice reform.
For more information click here
The Office of Disability invites you to attend a forum in Darwin on 17 November 2017, commencing at 9am – 12:30pm to include two sessions:
• Introduction to the Critical Incident Reporting Guidelines
• NDIS Provider Forum facilitated by PwC Indigenous Consulting (Implementation Partners)
For more information click here
View report here
View the report here
For more information click here
ABC Radio Darwin 18 July 2017
Mental health advocates in Katherine are questioning the efficiency of support services in the town, despite the recent announcement of federal funding for a new youth mental health service. Read more here
Community Mental Health Australia invites you to attend the NDIS Mental Health Conference 16-17 November 2017. To register click here
What do federal government policy initiatives look like when they ‘trickle down’ to individual groups, communities and people? Inevitably they will have different implications in different situations.
A recent roundtable in the remote Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek was convened amidst intersecting policy changes, including those addressing mental health, disability and the delivery of primary care.
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Resources, tools and products for the disability sector. Click here
Read the letter here
Health justice partnerships involve lawyers and health/community professionals working together to provide better access to justice and improved health and wellbeing outcomes for targeted, vulnerable patients. For more information click here
The Turnbull Government will provide a $47 million boost to front-line services for suicide prevention and directly address a growing community need. Services will be available right across Australia and will include training for at risk families and support groups,... NDS has released its paper ‘How to get the NDIS on track’ which makes strong recommendations on the necessary way forward for the NDIS.
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