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IDEAS Website (posted 13th Nov 2007)
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IDEAS launches new website
Yesterday we launched our new accessible website and are very excited about having it available for the public to use.
The IDEAS' website provides a high quality accessible web portal for people with disability and people with age related disability, their families, carers and other supporters to access and search for information that promotes their independence.
Online versions of resources (databases on services, equipment suppliers & travel options, Infobyte fact sheets and newsletters) maintained by IDEAS can be found on the website as well as our blog, events diary and links to other high quality disability resources.
Check it out at www.ideas.org.au and let us know what you think by registering a comment on our blog.
We are very grateful to our web developer Sandra Vassallo from E-bility for her expertise in designing an accessible website and would like to acknowledge her skills and support in the development of this website.
Mia Toppin
Communications Officer
IDEAS Inc
PO Box 786
TUMUT NSW 2720
Ph: 02 6947 3377 or 1800 029 904
Fax: 02 6947 3723
Email: comms@ideas.org.au
Website: www.ideas.org.au
"Celebrating 25 years of continuous service to our community"
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Labor's Disability Policy (posted 13th Nov 2007)
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Dear all,
Follow this link to Labor's disability policy. http://www.ncoss.org.au/mail/071107-disability-carers-policy.pdf
Note: it contains nothing new and no new $, except from the states in matching the Commonwealth's Disability Assistance Package.
Cheers,
Christine Regan
Senior Policy Officer
NCOSS
ph 9211 2599 ext 117
fax 9281 1968
website: www.ncoss.org.au
Under new provisions of the Spam Act 2003 (Cwlth), which is in effect from 11 April 2004, we want to ensure that you would like us to continue to contact you by email about NCOSS activities and services. If you wish to discontinue email communication with NCOSS or do not wish us to contact you at this email address, please email "unsubscribe" to chris@ncoss.org.au. If you do not wish us to contact you at this email address, please advise your preferred email contact address by responding to chris@ncoss.org.au
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MHCC FYI e-fax 12.11.07 (posted 13th Nov 2007)
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FYI e-fax
12 November 2007
§ Job Opportunities
§ Grants
§ Tenders
§ Special Interest Items
§ Seminars/Courses/Workshops/Conferences/Forums
Job Opportunities
AOD Counsellor: Triple Care Farm – Mission Australia
An exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor to work in a unique, highly recognized program for young people. Triple Care Farm is a residential treatment program for young people with complex needs based in Robertson.
We are currently seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and resourceful full time Alcohol and Other Drugs counsellor to provide a specialist Drug and Alcohol Program for our clients, including psycho-education, group work, individual and family counselling.
The successful candidate will have relevant Tertiary qualifications (degree in psychology, allied health or Alcohol and Other Drugs Field), demonstrated counselling and group work experience, ability to relate to young people, proven written communication skills and demonstrated report writing skills.
They will also possess an ability to develop and implement programs and to develop positive relationships with other professionals and community agencies. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated computer literacy, demonstrated understanding of community services and a current NSW drivers license.
The successful applicant will be provided with professional supervision and training. Applicants working to gain registration as a Psychologist (Conditionally Registered Psychologist) and Registered Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be rewarded generously with:
• Fantastic salary packaging opportunities including meal and entertainment benefits
• Generous leave provisions (including paid study leave, paid parental leave, paid community development leave, plus more)
• The opportunity to purchase discounted goods and services (e.g. Gym memberships, private health insurance, accommodation at selected hotels, car rental rates, plus more) from valued corporate partners
• Free income protection insurance
• And other great benefits
A readiness to work within Mission Australia's Values Statement will be highly regarded. The preferred applicant will be subject to a Criminal Records and Working With Children Check.
Contact Penny Leah on 02 4860 7400 or leahp@missionaustralia.com.au to obtain an application package including: Position Description, Application Form, Working at Mission Australia, Mission Australia's Values Statement
Written applications (addressing all selection criteria) including a current CV should be marked Private and Confidential and forwarded to: Gabriella Holmes Triple Care Farm PO Box 70 Robertson NSW 2577.
Applications close Friday November 15th 2007.
Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community and employment services organisation and an EEO employer.
Personal Assistant, Community Services Operations – Sydney- Mission Australia
Mission Australia is a leading not-for-profit community and employment services organization which for more than 140 years has been helping the nation’s most disadvantaged individuals and communities.
An opportunity is available for a Personal Assistant to support and assist the Operations Manager for the Youth Services division.
Based in our NSW State Office (CBD), this full-time role involves preparation and coordination of meetings, coordination with key stakeholders, diary management, preparation of minutes, correspondence and reports, and the preparation of spreadsheets and other financial documents. The successful applicant will possess good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and keep to deadlines.
Essential Criteria
• Ability to manage and coordinate work processes independently
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of financial processes and reporting
• Experience in, or willing to work in, a flexible work environment
• Proven organisational and co-ordination skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer services and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of database applications
• Current drivers license
Desirable Criteria
• Readiness to work within Mission Australia Values Statement
Benefits available for the successful candidate include:
• Salary packaging opportunities including meal and entertainment benefits
• Generous leave provisions (including paid study leave, parental leave, and professional development leave)
• The opportunity to purchase discounted goods and services (eg. Gym memberships, private health insurance, accommodation at selected hotels, computer equipment, plus more) from valued corporate partners
• Free income protection insurance
The preferred applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check.
To apply, download the following files for further information about the position and Mission Australia (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view some of the files).
Applications MUST address the complete selection criteria outlined in the position description and be sent via email to leeju@missionaustralia.com.au by COB Friday 23rd November 2007.
Contact name: Justine Lee Phone: (02) 9641 5014 Email: leeju@missionaustralia.com.au
For further information see Job Opportunities section at www.missionaustralia.com.au
Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian Community Service Organisation and an EEO employer.
Team Leader – Mission Australia
The Crossing is an innovative mobile intensive youth support service which provides long-term intensive case management for young people with high and complex needs. We are seeking an enthusiastic Team leader to become a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team utilising a team casework approach.
The successful applicant will have significant experience and expertise in the community services sector and a minimum of 6 years experience working with young people who have high and/or complex needs. Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Social Welfare, Social Science or related community services field.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a range of skills and experience including extensive experience in leadership, motivating teams, all aspects of case management, administration and organisational skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to and practice of OH&S policies and principles.
The work is varied and challenging and will provide the opportunity for ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will be rewarded generously with:
• Fantastic salary packaging opportunities including meal and entertainment benefits
• Generous leave provisions (including paid study leave, paid parental leave, paid community development leave, plus more)
• The opportunity to purchase discounted goods and services (eg. Gym memberships, private health insurance, accommodation at selected hotels, car rental rates, plus more) from valued corporate partners
• Free income protection insurance
• Other great benefits
For enquiries and information pack including the selection criteria please email Skye McDonald mcdonalds@missionaustralia.com.au or phone (02) 9357 1144. It is essential that all requirements as listed in the Information package be addressed.
The preferred applicant will be subject to a Working with Children check.
Applications addressing the selection criteria should then be forwarded with a CV to Beverley Aufai, Service Manager, The Crossing, PO Box 324, Kings Cross NSW 1340.
Applications close 23 November 2007.
Mission Australia is a non denominational Christian community services organisation and an EEO employer.
TEAM MANAGER - Residential Support Service – Full time - ICLA
Independent Community Living Association is a community based non-profit organization in inner and eastern Sydney, providing a number of services to people with psychiatric disabilities. We are seeking an experienced professional able to enhance our capacity to provide consumer focused residential support service for people with psychiatric disabilities. The incumbent will oversee and develop projects reporting to the CEO
Essential:
• Proven ability to manage and lead
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement policy and protocols
• Manage multidisciplinary teams
• Develop internal and external partnerships
• Drivers licence
• Computer competent
• Well developed communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
Desirable:
• Experience in clinical and/or rehab services in the community or mental health services
Salary based on SACS (Grade 5) with the possibility of salary packaging
Closing date: 23rd November, 2007
Enquiries to Joe Zammit Joe.zammit@icla.org.au Ph (02) 9281 3338
Please note that successful applicants will be appointed subject to the clearance of a routine criminal record check. ICLA is an Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination Employer.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - CHESS
Coffs Harbour Employment Support Service Inc (CHESS) is a specialised mental health and rehabilitation support service for people with mental health issues. Its primary role is to assist its clients to obtain sustainable employment.
A unique executive opportunity exists for a mature energetic Administration Manager to consolidate and manage corporate services in this growing non-government community organisation. The salary package will be in the order of $60,000 to $75,000 depending on experience (includes company car). The position will be based in Coffs Harbour but regular visits to other sites on the mid north coast will be involved.
SELECTION CRITERIA
• Appropriate Human Resource qualifications
• Extensive understanding of industrial awards and conditions, including relevant legislation
• Recent experience in recruitment, induction, retention and staff professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of workforce strategies with a particular focus on staff attraction and retention
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of human resources management principles, practices, systems and strategies
• Well developed IT skills
• Working knowledge of MYOB and ability to set and maintain operating budgets
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with ability to develop a productive relationship with senior management and CHESS staff
• Team building, leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong empathy for people with mental health issues
Applications addressing the selection criteria to be written to:
John Mandile General Manager CHESS PO Box 1585 COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
For further information about CHESS visit our website www.chessempoyment.com.au. Applications close on Friday 23 November 2007.
Grants
TAFE NSW - Statement of Attainment in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Work (Course No. 3393)
The TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Work was developed in 2006 to meet the growing needs of community services frontline workers providing care to people with co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol (AOD) problems.
On successful completion of the course participants will gain:
 Knowledge and skills for responding to people with co-existing alcohol and other drugs and mental health problems.
 Nationally recognised units of competence that provide advanced standing in the Diploma and Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work, the Certificate IV in Mental Health Work and other qualifications from the Community Services Training Package qualifications.
This course is being offered to participants free of charge as it is part of a NSW Government project funded by the Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation (AERF).
Target:
1) Frontline workers who provide a range of services and interventions for people with co-existing AOD and mental health problems
2) People wanting to enter the AOD or mental health professions
Length: Up to 255 hours
Dates: Semester 1, 2008
Venue: TAFE NSW- Ultimo, Newcastle, Kempsey and Wollongong Colleges
Cost: Nil
Contact: Sally Dumbrell, Head Teacher- Welfare, Ultimo College Phone: (02) 9217 3814
Karin Anseline, Teacher- Welfare, Newcastle College Phone: (02) 4923 7308
Jodie Sherrin, Head Teacher- Welfare, Kempsey College Phone: (02) 6580 3500
Diane Miller, Coordinator Home and Community Care Lifestyle and Leisure, Wollongong College Phone: (02) 4229 0570
Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Mental Health Community Based Program Phase 2 Selection Process Announcement
FaCSIA has announced it will fund 38 new mental health community projects to support families, carers, children and young people (16-24 yrs) affected by mental illness under the Mental Health Community Based Program.
FaCSIA received a strong response to its call for applications. Proposals were of a high standard with a diverse range of innovative service delivery models. This funding round will provide $34 million over three years and deliver services in all states and territories.
For further information regarding the selection process, please visit FACSIA’s website at www.facsia.gov.au/mentalhealth.
One-off capacity building grants program
This program is being implemented by the Mental Health Council of Australia.
The $6 million in funding will enable NGOs working in the mental health field to apply for up to up to $40,000 through a one-off competitive grants round to build capacity in areas such as governance, financial management, IT, business planning and joint service planning, with a maximum of $20,000 to be spent in any one area of organisational enhancement.
The program will provide opportunities for NGOs from around Australia to attend workshops to not only learn about the grants program itself but to benefit from information about best practices that enhance organisational capacity and for community managers to identify the capacity needs of their organisations.
Further information about the workshops and grant funding round will be posted on the Department of Health and Ageing (www.mentalhealth.gov.au) and the Mental Health Council of Australia (www.mhca.org.au) web sites as it becomes available.
Tenders
COMMUNITY CARE 23/11/07
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Home and Community Care (HACC) Services. DADHC.07.36. 2007-2008 Service Expansion. Provide a range of services to support frail older people, younger people with a disability and their carers under the HACC Program across New South Wales. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
HOUSING – BROKEN HILL 19/11/07
Housing NSW. Management of Social Housing Broken Hill. Docs: www.tenders.nsw.gov.au
COMMUNITY STUDY 23/11/07
Hunters Hill Council. Expressions of Interest Community Facilities Study. Docs: www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au
RESPITE SERVICES 26/11/07
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Metro South Region. DADHC.07.40. Centre Based Respite for Children and Young People in South East Sydney 2007/08. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
FAMILY SUPPORT 30/11/07
Department of Community Services. Expression of Interest. Families NSW. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from non-profit community organisations for the provision of the following service in the Northern Sydney Families NSW Area (incorporating 11 Local Government areas). Supporting Families with Additional needs Project. Docs: Glenda Beattie phone 02 9815 0722 or email Glenda.Beattie@community.nsw.gov.au
YOUTH SERVICES 30/11/07
The NSW Department of Community Services is inviting Expressions of Interest for the provision of youth services in the West Lake Macquarie area. Enq: Sharee McLean on 02 4944 4100.
YOUTH SERVICES HUNTER 03/12/07
Expression of Interest. Community Services Grants Program. Assistance for young people who are experiencing family breakdown and interpersonal crisis. The NSW Department of Community Services. Docs: Sharee McLean phone 02 4944 4100.
DRUG FUNDING - 07/12/07
Australian Government. Department of Health and Ageing. Amphetamine Type Stimulants Grants Program Docs: www.health.gov.au/tenders
DRUG FUNDING 07/12/07
Australian Government. Department of Health and Ageing. Alcohol and Other Drug Non-Government Organisations that provide treatment services are invited to apply for funding. Docs: www.health.gov.au/tenders
FAMILY SUPPORT MOREE 11/01/2008
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. DADHC.07.58. Aboriginal Intensive Family Support Services. Assisting Aboriginal families who care for a child with a disability at home. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
Special Interest Items
Disability Resources 2007 – FPA healthrites
About Masturbation: for Males for people with an intellectual disability
This easy reading book has been especially designed to help men with an intellectual disability, staff and families with issues around masturbation. Contents include an illustrated story for men with an intellectual disability, and notes to assist staff and families in educating men and boys about appropriate behaviour. $14.95
Special Girls Business
About managing periods for girls with special needs and their carers $39.95
Special Boys’ Business
Support for boys with special needs, their parents & carers through the changes experienced at puberty $39.95
Further information phone (02) 8752 4307 Email healthrites@fpnsw.org.au
Carers Engagement Project
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) will work with mental health carers throughout Australia in early 2008 through its Carers Engagement Project. The aim of the project is to:
- hear and record the real life experiences of mental health carers
- encourage carers to identify their current and future information needs
- provide a method of ongoing monitoring of carers' experiences.
Contact MHCA on (02) 62853100 for more details.
Seminars/Courses/Workshops/Conferences/Forums
SMILES training
The program targets children (8-12 yrs) or young people (13-16 yrs) who have a parent or sibling experiencing a mental health problem (i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety). It was developed in 1997 by Erica Pitman as a result of the increasing recognition that children in families affected by mental illness are a population ‘at risk’ for developing their own mental health problems.
Erica is the trainer for the SMILES course that will be held in Parramatta in November.
When: 26th and 27th November. Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Venue: Lifeline Training Centre – Rear Parramatta Mission 119 Macquarie St, Parramatta
The program:
· provides age appropriate education about mental illness
· provides life skills to improve capacity to cope more effectively
· increases resilience
· improves self-expression and creativity
· increases self-esteem
· reduces feelings of isolation.
Please contact Sarah Joy of the Family & Carer Mental Health Program to register a.s.a.p. sarah@parramattamission.org.au
MHCC AGM
Please note your diaries:
When: Friday 30 November 2007 10am to 3pm
Where: Mercure Sydney
Further information in the mail. Phone Edi on (02) 9555 8388 Ext 0 or Email info@mhcc.org.au
MHCC Learning & Development Unit Update
The MHCC is a registered training organisation and “Rehabilitation for Recovery” training has been developed in direct response to the unmet training needs of non-government organisations working for mental health across NSW. Courses are aligned with units of competence from the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-clinical) qualification which has recently been agreed to as a voluntary minimum standard for mental health work in NSW. Other community service organisations will also find our courses helpful for increasing their knowledge & skills in responding to mental health problems. There are still vacancies available for our "Working with People With Mental Health Issues" course as follows:
Location Dates
Wollongong 26 & 27/11
"Working with People with Mental Health Issues" is aligned with CHCMH4C Provide non-clinical services to people with mental health issues & CHCCS9A Provide support services to clients. Content includes: engaging clients; assessing needs; principle & practices in work with clients; setting goals; developing an action plan; implementing action plans; reviewing work with clients; care coordination & liaison; making referrals; behavioural risk; working safely; working with diversity; putting it all together.
Course fees are $100 per person per day.
Individuals and/or organisations that may be interested in staff or volunteers attending these courses are invited to contact us at training @mhcc.org.au or Ph 95558388 Ext 106.
UnitingCare - Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a two day course that teaches us how to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems in adolescents. It guides adults in how to provide initial support to adolescents and assist them to get appropriate professional help. The course covers the mental health problems that are common in young people including depression, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders, as well as the less common disorders of psychosis, eating disorders and deliberate self-harm behaviour.
A first aid action plan will be applied to assist adults in providing effective support to adolescents living with mental illness.
There is a nominal cost for the course. The next Youth MHFA workshop will be on the 12th & 13th December 2007 in Parramatta (NSW). For more information please contact the UnitingCare Mental Health Training Dept at: training@lifelinews.org.au or phone 02 9689 2860
ACMHN Conference: Making Visible - Scope of Practice
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) conference. Due date for conference registrations has been extended to midday Tuesday 13 November 07. So if you have not registered already, you still have time - Conference program & registration form available at www.acmhn.org/nsw
We would like to invite questions for the conference panel. The panel is: Dr Donna Waters (College of Nursing), Dr Eimear Muir-Cochrane (Assooc/Prof University of South Australia, Dr Marie Crowe (Assoc/Prof University of Otago NZ, Jon Chesterson (Chair NSW Branch & Board of Credentialing, ACMHN, HNEMH), and chaired by Assoc/Prof Louise O'Brien (University of Western Sydney/WSAHS).
If you would like to offer a question to put the panel, regardless of whether you are attending or not, please send your question by email to: Louise_OBrien@wsahs.nsw.gov.au. Please include your name and where you are from. This is another opportunity and means by which you can participate in this program.
There are two components you might consider:
(1) Scope of Practice - What we do, knowledge and skills, therapeutic repertoire, competence (range and depth), prescribing, what we are educated and trained to do, what people with a mental illness might expect from a mental health nurse, expectations of employers and mental health services, fields of practice (sub-specialties for instance or clinical settings), Nurse Practitioner role in mental health, private practice, primary health care/GP (new Commonwealth/Medicare mental health nurse incentive program)?
(2) Perception/visibility of/to the general public, governments, employers, other professionals of our scope of practice, visibility of mental health nursing and our practice, is mental health nursing in NSW/Australia appropriately recognised and utilised, is there a gap between eduction - practice - our contractual arrangement with employers and society, what do you think about mental health nursing being left off the Commonwealth Better Access initiative - being a fully recognised provider under Medicare, what of the future?
You may have other important questions to put to the panel relevant to this theme.
We look forward to your questions and seeing you.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health – professional event
Three decades of Federal and State policies and strategies aimed at improving the disparities in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have had little or no impact. But what is working, what inroads are being made, and who is leading health reform?
Do you as a health professional have a responsibility to deepen your understanding of Australia’s first people? Hear the real stories from the people who know …
The College and Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses invite you to a professional event where a discussion on these issues will be led by a group of eminently qualified clinicians and professionals.
When: Thursday 29 November 2007
Where: The College of Nursing 14 Railway Parade Burwood
Further information: Ph (02) 9745 7525
Edi Condack
Office Manager
Mental Health Co-ordinating Council
info@mhcc.org.au
PO Box 668
Rozelle NSW 2039
Tel 02 9555 8388 Ext 0
Fax 02 9810 8145
This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of Mental Health Co-ordinating Council
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Traditional Indigenous Games & Disability Ed Pro (posted 13th Nov 2007)
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Hi Folks, please circulate to any interested people, its a free program
This is an opportunity to do two programs at once, please enrol ASAP, places are limited!!!
if you require further information please call me on 9006 3819
Thanks
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IDPWD Free Drumming Workshop (posted 7th Nov 2007)
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Dear Service Providers,
Campbelltown Arts Centre will present free drumming workshops as part of the 2007 International Day of People with a Disability program. Please see information about the workshops below. If you would like any further information about the program please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone 4645 4336.
yours sincerely,
Georgia
Georgia Close
Education and Public Programs Officer
Campbelltown Arts Centre
PO Box 57
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Phone: 02 4645 4336
Fax: 02 4645 4385
Megan Davis
Program Officer
Campbelltown Arts Centre
P (02) 4645 4434
F (02) 4645 4385
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NDS News Update: Release of Future Directions and (posted 7th Nov 2007)
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06 November 2007
Release of Future Directions and State Health Plan
Recommendations made by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal in their 2003 review initiated a NSW Health project to establish the long term future direction of their services. Following on from the release of the NSW Government State Plan on 14 November 2006, NSW Health undertook a process of state-wide consultation to generate the priorities for health services in the State going forward. The consultation process involved a wide range of fora and sessions with clinicians, community members, health service managers, academics, researchers, non government organisation’s (N.G.O.’s), agencies and the general public. The resulting documents; the State Health Plan, Towards 2010 and Future Directions for Health in NSW, Towards 2025 are now available.
The documents provide a framework for the planning, funding and delivery of health services to NSW residents until 2025. Both documents are underpinned by seven strategic directions:
Make prevention everybody’s business
Create better experiences for people using health services
Strengthen primary health and continuing care in the community
Build regional and other partnerships in health
Make smart choices about the costs and benefits of health services
Build a sustainable health workforce
Be ready for new risks and opportunities.
The State Health Plan makes specific reference to the need for the public health system to better serve the needs of people with a disability and for NSW Health to deliver on their components of Stronger Together. The Plan also identifies early intervention, mental health and disability support programmes as priorities for primary health services. In an effort to engage more effectively, the Department has identified the need to support the implementation of the NSW Interagency Action Plan for Better Mental Health, the expansion of the NSW Mental Health Court Liaison Service and the development of a policy framework to strengthen their relationship with the NGO sector.
The NSW health system also identifies equity as a key principle in providing a health service for all. Towards 2025 re-affirms their commitment to the NSW Health and Equity Statement and ‘ensuring fair and just access for everyone to opportunities for health.’
Copies of the Report can be downloaded from the NSW Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au
Subject: Release of Future Directions and State Health Plan
Contact Information: Paula Murphy, Policy Officer, NDS NSW on ph: (02) 9256 3112 or email: paula.murphy@nds.org.au
This News Update is one of a series issued by National Disability Services. If you would like to receive News Updates on other subjects, please complete the Interests form and return it to NDS. For a list of recent News Updates, click here. If you have forgotten your login and password to NDS's website, contact emerson.riley@nds.org.au.
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Changes to Management Structure - Benevolent Soc (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Subject: changes in management structure
Dear All,
There are some changes happening at The Benevolent Society in the south west Sydney region.
The Benevolent Society has been successful in obtaining FACSIA funding for the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program for Wingecarribee/Macarthur. This program supports persons with severe mental illness in the community. Macarthur Disability Service has been part of the pilot project and will continue to service part of Campbelltown.
I will be setting up and managing this new regional PHaMP service. The following has been put in place to manage the Families NSW services:
Camden Communities4Kids will be managed by Melanie Andrews, who is the manager for Communities4Children Rosemeadow/Ambarvale. There is a good fit between the two programs and Melanie and Margaret O'Dea, project officer for Camden C4Kids have started their working relationship. I will have no further working relationship with Camden C4Kids. Melanie's email is melaniea@bensoc.org.au , mobile number is 0400 402 655, landline 46 333 777. The mail address remains the same.
First Five Years Program Macarthur will have a team leader and Margaret Hudson has been appointed as team leader. Margaret Hudson has worked with the FFYP Macarthur in the Camden area for nearly 4 years. She is familiar with the whole region and has participated in all aspects of the service. I will remain the manager of FFYP Macarthur and will remain the contact person for DoCS and Families NSW departmental staff.
My office location and contact details will remain the same.
Please contact me for any further information,
regards,
wies
Wies Schuiringa
Manager
First Five Years Program Macarthur
Personal Helpers and Mentors Program
Wingecarribee/Macarthur
The Benevolent Society
298 Queen Street
Campbelltown NSW 2560
P.O.Box 274
Campbelltown NSW 2560
phone: 4633 3777, fax 4627 4954
mobile: 0439 024 397
www.bensoc.org.au
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Community Net Newsletter (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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News and Media
· NCOSS Sector Development e-Bulletin Oct 07
· Shalvey: new community action group
· Blue Mountains investigating establishment of new Community Bank
· The cost of volunteering - ABC Life Matters Audio
· Welfare to work changes & mutual obligation: discussion paper
· Blacktown City Council's Community Safety Coordinating Committee 'Report It, Don't Ignore It'
· The Benevolent Society Anti-Poverty Week Seminar papers
· Warwick Farm Newsletter: call for contributions
· Federal Election 2007 Links & Resources
· NCOSS Perspectives on Poverty Conference presentations
· Group work program endorsement process
· Update on the numbers living in poverty - ACOSS
· Penrith: Blog Council on Sustainability
· Police mending relationship with Macquarie Fields - ABC News Article
Accommodation & Housing
· Housing Rights Petition
· Edmund Rice Centre JustComment Oct 07: Housing Crisis
· If Only... Resourcing Responses to Homelessness
· Wintringham - a home for the elderly homeless - ABC Radio National Perspective Transcript
· Briefing paper on the NSW Office of Fair Trading's proposals for tenancy law reform
· Renewal of the Bonnyrigg Estate - NSW Department of Housing
ATSI
· The Social Effects of Native Title: Recognition, Translation, Coexistence
· Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage Inquiry
· Gains made in health of Indigenous mothers and babies, but more improvements needed - AIHW
CALD
· Liverpool: Information sessions for Arabic speaking communities
· Telephone Interpreter Service Information Card in 16 Languages
· Merrylands: African Men's Health Checks at the African-Australian Youth Soccer Championships
· NSW Multicultural Health Communication Newsletter Oct 07
Carers
· Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) Carers Engagement Project
Disabilities
· Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) The National Report 26 Oct Issue 166
· Research News in Speech, Language, & Hearing Disorders
· Consumer protection initiative for people with disability welcomed - HREOC
· New hotline to catch disability parking cheats
· Macarthur Disability Services new Community Development Coordinator
· One in 100 use disability support services - AIHW
Drugs/Alcohol
· Experts reject addicts' kids adoption debate - ABC PM Transcript & Audio
· Wizz Wize: Hepatitis C prevention website for people who use amphetamine type substances
· New Hepatitis Resources from SSWAHS
· Half a million Aussies on ecstasy: study - ABC News Article
Education & Training
· Copyright Kitchen: resources for VET professionals
· TAFE course fee refunds for HSC
· Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (ISC) Newsletter Oct 07
· Australian Social Work Education & Accreditation Standards
· Responding to health skills shortages: Innovative directions from vocational education & training
Employment
· Women's Employment Rights Project (WERP) Factsheets/Contacts/Case Studies
Families & Children
· Child care: who benefits? - Centre for Independent Studies
· Camden: 'Families on the Fringe' study - Camden Advertiser Article
· Camden: Crying shame: birthing unit report - Camden Advertiser Article
· Rouse Hill: Parenting Young Children Group
· Experts reject addicts' kids adoption debate - ABC PM Transcript & Audio
· South West Sydney: Families NSW Communication Strategy for Parents & Carers Project Newsletter
· Child Death Review Team Annual Report 2006
· NSW Commission for Children & Young People News Spring 07
· Gains made in health of Indigenous mothers and babies, but more improvements needed - AIHW
· DOCS slip-ups detailed in Ombudsman's report - ABC News Article
· Oral health for babies & infants factsheets
· Exploring the Use of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams
· Domestic Violence Incident Peaks: Seasonal Factors, Calendar Events & Sporting Matches
Health
· Diabetes Counselling Online new look website
· Public Hospital Report Card 2007 - AMA
· Adults with ADHD Management Program
· Wizz Wize: Hepatitis C prevention website for people who use amphetamine type substances
· Merrylands: African Men's Health Checks at the African-Australian Youth Soccer Championships
· Blue Mountains: Hospital Equity & Access Lobby (HEAL) Group
· Report on the pilot test of the community-based palliative care client data collection
· NSW Multicultural Health Communication Newsletter Oct 07
· Responding to health skills shortages: Innovative directions from vocational education & training
· New Hepatitis Resources from SSWAHS
· Gains made in health of Indigenous mothers and babies, but more improvements needed - AIHW
· Oral health for babies & infants factsheets
Legal
· Briefing paper on the NSW Office of Fair Trading's proposals for tenancy law reform
· Women's Employment Rights Project (WERP) Factsheets/Contacts/Case Studies
· NSW spying shake-up sparks Big Brother fears - ABC News Article
Men
· Merrylands: African Men's Health Checks at the African-Australian Youth Soccer Championships
Mental Health
· Black Dog Institute new resources page
· Auseinet response to the 'Revised National Standards for Mental Health Services'
· Mental Health Promotion & Illness Prevention in School Settings
· Challenging Stigma and Discrimination DVD
· Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) Carers Engagement Project
· MTC Youth Services mental health resource: invitation to participate
· Homicide by mental health patients & suicide death of patients in community mental health settings
Older People
· Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) The National Report 26 Oct Issue 166
· Wintringham - a home for the elderly homeless - ABC Radio National Perspective Transcript
Refugees
· Blacktown: local Sudanese leaders meet Kevin Andrews
Women
· Women's Employment Rights Project (WERP) Factsheets/Contacts/Case Studies
· Gains made in health of Indigenous mothers and babies, but more improvements needed - AIHW
· Exploring the Use of Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams
· Domestic Violence Incident Peaks: Seasonal Factors, Calendar Events & Sporting Matches
Young People
· MTC Youth Services mental health resource: invitation to participate
· Fairfield: sound, lighting & stage management course for young people
· Young Driver Safety & Education Programs Inquiry
· NSW Commission for Children & Young People News Spring 07
· Reach Out! Road Trip
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Events
· Australian African Network Picnic - 3 Nov 2007, Merrylands
· Deepawali Mela Festival - 4 Nov 2007, Liverpool
· TropWest for aspiring Western Sydney Filmmakers - 7 Nov 2007, Parramatta
· WISE Employment Straight4Work Program Launch - 8 Nov 2007, Penrith
· Cranebrook Streetwork Project Draft Report Launch - 9 Nov 2007, Cranebrook
· Blacktown Aquatic Centre's Family Fun Day - 10 Nov 2007
· Walk Against Warming - 11 Nov 2007, Sydney
· Art Start Festival - 23 Nov 2007, Lawson
· International Day of People with a Disability Expo - 3 Dec 2007, Liverpool
· LUMINOUS Art Exhibition - 5-11 Dec 2007, Katoomba
· Family Fun Festival & Carol Service - 8 Dec 2007, Liverpool
· Christmas in the Mall - 10-21 Dec 2007, Liverpool
· Education Week - 26 May-1 Jun 2008
Conferences & Seminars
· How can we help nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in our Community - 2 Nov 2007, Lidcombe
· Same Love, Same Sex: Why not the same rights? - 7 Nov 2007, Sydney
· Top Ten Questions Most Asked About Islam & Muslims - 12 Nov 2007, Auburn
· Case Presentations: Diagnostic Dilemmas in Assessing Autism - 14 Nov 2007, Katoomba
· Med in Treatment of Behavioural & Affective Disorder in Child & Adolescents-16 Nov 2007, Surry Hills
· Australian Multiple Birth Association National Convention - 16-19 Nov 2007, Newcastle
· Young People & Bullying: a shared responsibility? - 21 Nov 2007, Westmead
· Childhood Trauma Conference - 26-27 Nov 2007, Perth
· Strengthening Indigenous Communities - 3-6 Dec 2007, Brisbane
· Aust Society for Behavioural Health & Medicine Scientific Conference - 31 Jan-2 Feb 2007,Bondi Beach
· Improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health 2008 - 25-28 Feb 2008, Sydney
· National Consumer Congress - 5-6 Mar 2008, Perth
· Combined AOD Related Brain Injury & Brain Injury Australia Conference - 1-3 Sep 2007, Melbourne
Training & Workshops
· Introduction to OHS Workshop - 8 Nov 2007, Liverpool
· Word's AIDS Day Training for workers with CALD communities - 20 Nov 2007, Liverpool
· Introduction to OHS Workshop - 21 Nov 2007, Blacktown
· Families NSW Metro South West Information Session & Workshop - 28 Nov 2007, Liverpool
· Sexual Assault Training - 28 Nov 2007, Parramatta
· Supporting people with a disability to access the sex industry - 29 Nov 2007, Ashfield
New Training Calendar
· Family Planning NSW Reproductive & Sexual Health Training
Meetings & Forums
· Greenway Seat Election Public Forum - 2 Nov 2007, Richmond
· Auburn Community Health Forum - 12 Nov 2007, Auburn
· Rosebank Child Sexual Abuse Service AGM - 26 Nov 2007, Liverpool
· Blue Mountains Community Sector Finance Admin Workers Meeting - 4 Dec 2007, Hazelbrook
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Employment
Accommodation & Housing
· National Specialist, Homelessness & Housing, Mission Australia, Sydney
Administration & Management
· Client Services Officer, NSW Meals on Wheels Association, Surry Hills
· Clerk, Bunya Child Care Centre, Winmalee
· Executive Assistant, Carers NSW, Sydney
· Chief Executive Officer, Brain Injury Association of NSW, Epping
ATSI
· Aboriginal Family Support Worker (Otitis Media), Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service, Campbelltown
· Various Positions, Family Resource Links Program, Northcott, Campbelltown
CALD
· Multicultural Development Officer, Carers NSW, Sydney
Counselling
· Counsellor, Liverpool Women's Health Centre
Disabilities
· Solicitor, Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS). Redfern
· Principal Solicitor, Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS). Redfern
· Various Positions, Family Resource Links Program, Northcott, Campbelltown
· Multicultural Development Officer, Carers NSW, Sydney
· Community Support Workers, Peckys Ltd Disability Services, Blacktown
· Chief Executive Officer, Brain Injury Association of NSW, Epping
· Coordinators, Ability Options, Seven Hills
· Senior Social Educators, Ability Options, Seven Hills
· Bus Driver, Guildford Community Centre, Holroyd City Council
Education & Training
· Kids Club Project Worker, Woodville Community Services Inc, Villawood
· Senior Social Educators, Ability Options, Seven Hills
Families & Children
· Aboriginal Family Support Worker (Otitis Media), Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service, Campbelltown
· Kids Club Project Worker, Woodville Community Services Inc, Villawood
· Early Childhood Specialist, Early Intervention Program (EIP), Liverpool City Council
· Project Officer, Playground Advisory Unit, Kidsafe NSW, Children's Hospital at Westmead
Health
· Aboriginal Family Support Worker (Otitis Media), Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service, Campbelltown
· Project Officer, Playground Advisory Unit, Kidsafe NSW, Children's Hospital at Westmead
Legal
· Solicitor, Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS). Redfern
· Principal Solicitor, Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS). Redfern
Older People
· Multicultural Development Officer, Carers NSW, Sydney
· Bus Driver, Guildford Community Centre, Holroyd City Council
Women
· Counsellor, Liverpool Women's Health Centre
Young People
· Youth Support Service Worker, Mountains Youth Services Team (MYST) Inc
Other
· Research & Administration Officer, Service Development Unit, Mission Australia, Sydney
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Do you facilitate innovative group work programs (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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From: Andrew King [mailto:aking@BURNSIDE.ORG.AU]
You may be interested in submitting an abstract for the Institute of Group Leaders Conference: Forging new territory: Putting group work on the map on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th March 2008 in Sydney.
2008 conference highlights
· The dream of 'the new tribal community': how the under-30s are making it come true
· Group work in difficult places - creating the possibility of change in Corrective Services
· Forging new boundaries in creative group work
· Group work in non-residential therapeutic communities
· Launch of the National Endorsed Group Work Program Awards
· New edge in group work: therapeutic- educational groups
Early bird registration and call for abstracts finish on 30 November 2007
Call for Workshop Abstracts
The workshop themes for the conference are:
§ current practice issues in group work
§ new group work programs and future directions
§ measuring effectiveness in group work
§ marketing group work programs
§ developing professional practice in group work
§ working in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
There is a choice of short paper (30minutes) or workshop timeslots (90 minutes).
Expressions of interest for workshop presentations
If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please send the following to admin@igl.org.au by 30 November 2007.
Requirements with each abstract submitted
· workshop or short paper title
· indicate if a workshop (90 min) or short paper (30 min) format is preferred
· basic outline of a bio for the workshop presenter/s
· an abstract of the proposed topic
· a basic outline of the processes to be used in a 90 minute workshop format
Overview of the conference
This conference, which is open to all organisations and individuals, will capture the important new learning and developments in group work that have occurred over the past ten years. Located in the heart of Sydney, it will explore the opportunities/challenges faced in practicing group work in community welfare/health/counselling services work.
Group work has much to offer as a mainstream activity in human services and has had a strong impact on social science and building community and connection. It is a powerful and empowering form of practice. What can be learnt from current practice developments in group work? How can we best promote group work as an important tool in working in our communities? Join this conference, share your experiences and emerge reenergized.
The conference will:
§ explore current practice issues in group work
§ provide an informative overview of future directions for group work
§ develop a valuable set of practice standards for group work
§ celebrate the achievements of group work In Australia
§ network with other group work facilitators and group program developers
§ explore ways to integrate group work in other service provision
§ launch the IGL endorsed program standards
The Institute of Group Leaders (IGL) is the organiser of this conference. IGL consists of an expert working group of specialists in the field of group leadership. It is a non-profit organisation that aims to increase the knowledge and skills of group leaders in a variety of settings.
Conference location
The forum will be held in Sydney at Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt St, Sydney
Speaker Presentations
Key Note Address 1
Hugh McKay
The dream of 'the new tribal community': how the under-30s are making it come true
This session explores the traditions of group work and how they are practiced with the new generation of the under 30s.
Key Note Address 2
Rachael Haggett
Group work in difficult places - creating the possibility of change. How groups are used in the Department of Corrective Services Residential Treatment programs?
This session will discuss the challenges encountered in running group programs in a difficult system such as Department of Corrective Services and the methods that are used to create the environment where change is possible
Key Note Address 3
Peter Slattery
Forging new boundaries in creative group work
This session will look at the new developments in creative group work that engages the broader communities in relevant ways.
Key Note Address 4
Andrew King
Launch of the National Endorsed Group Work Program Awards
This session launches the National Endorsed Group Work Program Awards
For more information, visit www.igl.org.au
Andrew King
Training Manager
Institute of Family Practice
PO Box 6866
Parramatta 2150
Mobile: 0412 404 577
Training Program: 02 9843 6200
Fax: 02 9683 1078
www.burnside.org.au
Donations Line: 1800 660 866
Program Address: Level 2, 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta 2151
For the latest Institute of Family Practice Programs, visit: http://www.burnside.org.au/organisation/page.cfm?id=35
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Frontline Business Management (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Hi everyone
I am pleased to offer you this exciting new opportunity to gain accredited training in Frontline Business Management with flexible delivery options.
I am sure you don't need to be reminded BUT with the new funding reforms the knowledge gained from this course will be invaluable in maintaining and securing new funding.
If you DO NOT have any degree or a Certificate IV in Business Management then this entire course is FREE. If you do have either of the above then you are still welcome to join us but there will be a cost of $225 per module.
Details of the course are attached.
We are proposing that we hold this training over 8 months in 2008 (one module per month, which will mean one day per month to complete this course).
Some of the assessments will happen as part of the days training and I have been assured that the other out of session assessments are not too time consuming.
We are currently looking for people to provide an Expression of Interest for this course. Once we have a group, we would like to meet to discuss the best days and times that will suit all participants.
This course will be provided by Active Working Solutions.
Please let me know if you are interested in doing this course.
Regards, Silvia
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Group Work Program Endorsement Process (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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From: Andrew King [mailto:aking@BURNSIDE.ORG.AU]
The Institute of Group Leaders (IGL) has launched a national endorsement process for community based group work programs and a website register of those programs. This process enables organisations and individuals who have developed group work programs to obtain national accreditation. The endorsement process is focused on the program’s development rather than the recognition of competency of the facilitator (Specialists in Group Work, 2000).
This process meets the program development requirements for other organisations:
1. Family Relationship Services Australia
2. Alzheimer’s Australia
3. Accreditation Strategic Framework, NSW Department of Corrective Services
4. New South Wales Family Services
5. Interrelate Family Centres, NSW
6. UnitingCare Burnside, NSW
7. Unifam Counselling and Mediation, NSW
8. Centacare Broken Bay, NSW
The program design accreditation identifies the core requirements for psychoeducational group work programs. It provides guidelines and examples of how this is demonstrated. It is deliberate that the core requirements are articulated in broad terms to allow for flexibility and creativity in program design and in presentation of supporting evidence in the accreditation submission.
THE PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT PROCESS WILL ENABLE:
organisations or individuals to recognise their group work program as a ‘quality program’
organisations or individuals to display an ‘IGL Endorsed Program‘ sticker on the program manual. This may be useful to for the marketing of the programs or to promote the sale of manuals to other organisations
other organisations or group facilitators to access the IGL website and obtain information about existing programs that focus on different target groups and issues. They can approach the relevant copyright holder to obtain information about the program or the rights to use their program other organisations or group leaders to access the IGL website and check the endorsement status of group work programs
Closing date for endorsement applications is 21 December 2007. Extensions can be applied for before the closing date. To receive a copy of the endorsement criteria or more information email admin@igl.org.au or aking@burnside.org.au
The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) sponsors two awards that include a $500 gift voucher for Open Leaves Bookshop for outstanding group work programs. These awards will be announced at the 2008 Institute of Group Leaders Conference on the 7th & 8th March 2008.
For more information about the Institute of Group Leaders and the full list of criteria, visit www.igl.org.au
ENDORSED GROUP WORK PROGRAM
Andrew King
Training Manager
Institute of Family Practice
PO Box 6866
Parramatta 2150
Mobile: 0412 404 577
Training Program: 02 9843 6200
Fax: 02 9683 1078
www.burnside.org.au
Donations Line: 1800 660 866
Program Address: Level 2, 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta 2151
For the latest Institute of Family Practice Programs, visit: http://www.burnside.org.au/organisation/page.cfm?id=35
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From: Fiona McDonald [mailto:fiona.mcdonald@wa.relationships.com.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 4 April 2007 6:48 PM
To: Tony Molyneux; Andrew King; Elizabeth Brennan; chrismcsorley@yahoo.com; Fiona Gauntlett; Noaleen Crosbie; Marion Dunn; Self Discovery; danceart@bigpond.net.au; SallyAnn Nevill
Subject: FW: MARANC conference call for workshops
Dear All,
Just sending this for your information but also to promote if you can to any networks you may have of people who may be keen to attend and or run a workshop.
Thanks
Fiona
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From: Fiona McDonald
Sent: Wednesday, 4 April 2007 4:43 PM
To: 'Mario Trinidad (RASA)'; geoff.watson@health.sa.gov.au; Judith Cross (RASA); Kerrie McFadden; Lyn Fletcher (wk); Sue Wilson; Susanne Morton; Tim Henry
Subject: MARANC conference call for workshops
Dear All
This is the blurb and form for the call to workshops for the conference in Perth in September which is going into various magazines for the field.
Could you please distribute it to as many as possible and encourage them to put in for workshops
Thanks
Fiona
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From: Mario Trinidad (RASA) [mailto:m.trinidad@rasa.org.au]
Sent: Thursday, 15 March 2007 12:32 PM
To: Mario Trinidad (RASA); Fiona McDonald; geoff.watson@health.sa.gov.au; Judith Cross (RASA); Kerrie McFadden; Lyn Fletcher (wk); Sue Wilson; Susanne Morton; Tim Henry
Subject: RE: NEN Teleconference 15th March
The pin is 6401217
Mario Trinidad
Manager of Services
Northern Metropolitan and Riverland Regions
Relationships Australia (SA) Inc
Unit 3, 25 Philip Highway
ELIZABETH SA 5112
Telephone: (08) 8287 5055
Fax: (08) 8287 1582
Mobile: 0412 770 031
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The information contained in this e-mail transmission may be confidential and may also be the subject of legal professional privilege or public interest immunity. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this document and/or its attachments is unauthorised. If you have received this document in error, please delete all copies as well as any attachments, and telephone (08) 8223 4566. We do not guarantee that any attachments with this e-mail do not contain any viruses, and suggest that you check them for viruses and any other defects before opening or using them. Liability to us will only be limited to us resending any attachments that are affected.
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From: Mario Trinidad (RASA)
Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2007 6:25 PM
To: Fiona McDonald (fiona.mcdonald@wa.relationships.com.au); Geoff Watson (geoff.watson@health.sa.gov.au); Judith Cross (RASA); Kerrie McFadden; Lyn Fletcher (wk); Mario Trinidad (RASA); Sue Wilson; 'Susanne Morton'; Tim Henry
Subject: NEN Teleconference 15th March
Hi Everyone,
For the teleconference tomorrow Thursday, 15th March at 2 PM Adelaide time, which should be
2.30 PM in NSW, VIC, ACT and Tas
1.30 PM in Qld
1.00 PM in NT
12.30 PM in WA
ring 1800 063 705 pin 640217
Agenda:
(1) Finalisation of Agenda; Business Arising
(2) Update on Project Charter (attached)
(3) FREST Workplan (Roger Smith sent this around)
(4) RE Skills and Qualifications (Fiona McDonald)
(5) Update on Client Outcome Evaluation (Tim Henry)
(6) MARENC 2007 (Fiona McDonald)
(7) Teleconference schedule + secretary
(8) Any Other Business
Talk to you all tomorrow.
Kind regards
Mario
Mario Trinidad
Manager of Services
Northern Metropolitan and Riverland Regions
Relationships Australia (SA) Inc
Unit 3, 25 Philip Highway
ELIZABETH SA 5112
Telephone: (08) 8287 5055
Fax: (08) 8287 1582
Mobile: 0412 770 031
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HACC Forum Agenda November 07 (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Agenda for November Forum
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HACC Forum Minutes October 07 (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Minutes from October meeting
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HAVA Chat November 07 (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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HAVA Chat
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Legal Services provided by Lawaccess NSW (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY LAWACCESS NSW AND LEGAL AID NSW TO CLIENTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) MATTERS
Please find the attached information regarding legal services provided by LawAccess and Legal Aid NSW to clients in DV Matters for the information of staff in working with our clients.
Key messages are:
LawAccess NSW is a free telephone service (1300 888 529 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday) that provides legal information, advice and referrals for people who have a legal problem in NSW
LawAccess NSW provides priority assistance to callers who are at risk of harm, such as victims of domestic violence or people threatening self-harm
In addition to its criminal law practice, Legal Aid NSW has family law and civil law services that may be able to provide assistance to victims and defendants with legal issues arising from Domestic Violence.
Law Access can be contacted for telephone or online advice on 1800 888 529 or through their website: www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Further information on Legal Aid NSW services can be found on their website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
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Department of Community Services. Except as required by law, NSW Department
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integrity of this communication has been maintained nor that the communication
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Macarthur Community Forum (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Hi Everyone,
We have been at our current address for quite some time now and most of you have at some time dropped in for a visit.
We have a small letter box but we would prefer that correspondence comes to us via our post office box.
This reduces the incidence of damage to our mail caused by weather, cramping and fauna- snails and other lovelies.
Our postal details are as follows:
Macarthur Community Forum
PO Box 3477
Narellan NSW 2567
We thank you for your continuing support.
Regards,
Silvia Tedeski
Macarthur Community Forum
Ph: 4647 5604
Fax: 4648 5944
The opinions/views expressed in this e-mail are those of the sender and may not necessarily represent the management of the Macarthur Community Forum Incorporated (MCF). This email message, including any attached files, is confidential and intended soley for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Unauthorised use of information contained in this e-mail or its attachments may result in legal action against any person who uses it. Except as required by law, MCF does not represent, warrant and/or guarantee that the integrity of the communication has been maintained nor that the communication is free of errors, virus, interception, inference or interference.
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Management Support online (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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FYI & circulation. MSO is a good thing to be subscribed to if you are not already.
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From: MSO Info [mailto:info@managementsupportonline.com.au]
We wanted to let you know about the latest updates and developments for Management Support Online:
Latest developments:
Animated training programs with voice over
We have just launched of the first of our new animated training programs with voice over.
This program is focused on ‘governance’ and is designed to be visually exciting, providing plenty of ‘colour and movement’, as well as a friendly voice to guide you through this complex and challenging area.
This program, 'Boards and Committees of Management' has been developed for members of boards and management committees as well for those people, such as Managers and other staff members who work closely with their board or committee.
The program consists of a number of sessions so you can select particular topics you want to work on or work through the entire program covering:
Session 1: About boards of management and management committees
Forming boards or committees
Governance
Legal responsibilities
Office bearers
Session 2: How ‘management’ relates to ‘governance’
Management role
Governance and management responsibilities
Session 3: Members of boards or committees
Principles and values
Skills and knowledge
Work of the board or committee
Session 4: Conducting board or committee business
Good foundations
Being informed
Effective meetings
Communicating
Session 5: Building and maintaining the board or committee
Recruiting
Maintaining the board or committee
Note that this program uses ‘Flash’ to play and has a sound track. If you are not able to view the program, you may need to install ‘Flash player’. The details of how to do this are on this Skill Building modules introductory page. And remember, you will also need to ensure that the speakers and the sound on your computer are turned on.
We hope you really enjoy using this new and engaging program. To access it simply log on to the MSO or go to: http://www.managementsupportonline.com.au/subscribers/skillbuilding/
There will be more of these new animated training and good practice programs with voice over rolling off the production line in the new year.
If your current computer doesn’t have the capacity to carry Flash, we still have the original SLIDE VERSION: 'Working with the board or committee of management’
If you do not wish to receive these email updates, please email info@managementsupportonline.com.au and type ‘Newsletter remove’ in the subject line
To subscribe to the mso: www.managementsupportonline.com.au
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MHCC FYI e-fax 5 Nov (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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FYI e-fax
5 November 2007
§ Job Opportunities
§ Grants
§ Tenders
§ Special Interest Items
§ Seminars/Courses/Workshops/Conferences/Forums
MHCC Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey. The winner of
$1000 worth of training is:
PARRAMATTA MISSION
Congratulations!!!
Job Opportunities
TEAM MANAGER - Residential Support Service – Full time
Independent Community Living Association is a community based non-profit organization in inner and eastern Sydney, providing a number of services to people with psychiatric disabilities. We are seeking an experienced professional able to enhance our capacity to provide consumer focused residential support service for people with psychiatric disabilities. The incumbent will oversee and develop projects reporting to the CEO
Essential:
• Proven ability to manage and lead
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement policy and protocols
• Manage multidisciplinary teams
• Develop internal and external partnerships
• Drivers licence
• Computer competent
• Well developed communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
Desirable:
• Experience in clinical and/or rehab services in the community or mental health services
Salary based on SACS (Grade 5) with the possibility of salary packaging
Closing date: 23rd November, 2007
Enquiries to Joe Zammit Joe.zammit@icla.org.au Ph (02) 9281 3338
Please note that successful applicants will be appointed subject to the clearance of a routine criminal record check. ICLA is an Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination Employer.
Grants
Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Mental Health Community Based Program Phase 2 Selection Process Announcement
FaCSIA has announced it will fund 38 new mental health community projects to support families, carers, children and young people (16-24 yrs) affected by mental illness under the Mental Health Community Based Program.
FaCSIA received a strong response to its call for applications. Proposals were of a high standard with a diverse range of innovative service delivery models. This funding round will provide $34 million over three years and deliver services in all states and territories.
For further information regarding the selection process, please visit our website at www.facsia.gov.au/mentalhealth.
One-off capacity building grants program
This program is being implemented by the Mental Health Council of Australia.
The $6 million in funding will enable NGOs working in the mental health field to apply for up to up to $40,000 through a one-off competitive grants round to build capacity in areas such as governance, financial management, IT, business planning and joint service planning, with a maximum of $20,000 to be spent in any one area of organisational enhancement[1].
The program will provide opportunities for NGOs from around Australia to attend workshops to not only learn about the grants program itself but to benefit from information about best practices that enhance organisational capacity and for community managers to identify the capacity needs of their organisations.
Further information about the workshops and grant funding round will be posted on the Department of Health and Ageing (www.mentalhealth.gov.au) and the Mental Health Council of Australia (www.mhca.org.au) web sites as it becomes available.
Tenders
COMMUNITY CARE 23/11/07
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Home and Community Care (HACC) Services. DADHC.07.36. 2007-2008 Service Expansion. Provide a range of services to support frail older people, younger people with a disability and their carers under the HACC Program across New South Wales. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
HOUSING – BROKEN HILL 19/11/07
Housing NSW. Management of Social Housing Broken Hill. Docs: www.tenders.nsw.gov.au
COMMUNITY STUDY 23/11/07
Hunters Hill Council. Expressions of Interest Community Facilities Study. Docs: www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au
RESPITE SERVICES 26/11/07
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Metro South Region. DADHC.07.40. Centre Based Respite for Children and Young People in South East Sydney 2007/08. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
FAMILY SUPPORT 30/11/07
Department of Community Services. Expression of Interest. Families NSW. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from non-profit community organisations for the provision of the following service in the Northern Sydney Families NSW Area (incorporating 11 Local Government areas). Supporting Families with Additional needs Project. Docs: Glenda Beattie phone 02 9815 0722 or email Glenda.Beattie@community.nsw.gov.au
YOUTH SERVICES 30/11/07
The NSW Department of Community Services is inviting Expressions of Interest for the provision of youth services in the West Lake Macquarie area. Enq: Sharee McLean on 02 4944 4100.
YOUTH SERVICES HUNTER 03/12/07
Expression of Interest. Community Services Grants Program. Assistance for young people who are experiencing family breakdown and interpersonal crisis. The NSW Department of Community Services. Docs: Sharee McLean phone 02 4944 4100.
DRUG FUNDING - 07/12/07
Australian Government. Department of Health and Ageing. Amphetamine Type Stimulants Grants Program Docs: www.health.gov.au/tenders
DRUG FUNDING 07/12/07
Australian Government. Department of Health and Ageing. Alcohol and Other Drug Non-Government Organisations that provide treatment services are invited to apply for funding. Docs: www.health.gov.au/tenders
FAMILY SUPPORT MOREE 11/01/2008
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. DADHC.07.58. Aboriginal Intensive Family Support Services. Assisting Aboriginal families who care for a child with a disability at home. Docs: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/tenders
Special Interest Items
Federal Election policy platforms at a glance
In the countdown to the Federal Election, MHCC has compiled a list of the policies of the major political parties on Mental Health.
COALITION
The Australian government is working closely with States and Territories to implement mental health reform in a way that ensures integrated and coordinated service delivery in the community for people with mental illness and their families, with a particular focus on the needs of people with severe mental illness.
Further funding of nearly $40 million to Beyond Blue to continue their work in changing community attitudes, supporting early intervention and improving services for people with depression.
The provision of $18 million to help Lifeline (over 5 years) and $4.6 million (over 2.5 years) to Boystown, for Kids Helpline.
A further $62.4 million (over 5 years) for the Expanding Suicide Prevention Program.
The commencement of the Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote areas measure to increase access by individuals in these areas to quality services.
$12.2 million in new funding (over 4 years) for the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma.
With the overwhelming evidence of the connection between illegal drugs and mental health problems, the Howard Government is committed to a ‘Tough on Drugs’ strategy based on law enforcement, education and rehabilitation.
LABOR PARTY
Put mental health firmly back on the COAG agenda since it has slipped from national focus;.
Work with our State and Territory colleagues on an integrated, national approach to mental health service delivery.
Put in place an evidence-based approach.
Re-orient mental health policy towards prevention and early intervention. Our postnatal depression plan demonstrates our commitment to this approach.
Work to ensure mental health services are well integrated with other primary care and specialist services. One example of this is our GP Super Clinics.
Invest in programs that can ensure resources are used to fill the gaps in existing service delivery, particularly in rural and regional Australia where need is high (such as our $20 million commitment to extend ATAPS).
Develop an open, transparent system of evaluation and accountability of existing mental health services, to ensure our investment is well targeted and that the services which are in place are available to people who need them most.
Federal Labor will continue to strongly invest in mental health. However, while resources are important in mental health, they’re not enough in themselves – national, strategic planning and co-ordination are also vital and are a current missing ingredient.
DEMOCRATS
While the Democrats welcome new funds for mental health, there are many concerns about what has been announced:
The spending will lift mental health’s share of total health spending in Australia but is still only 2/3 of what has been called for (an extra $3 - $6 billion a year by 2012).
There is no coherent framework to the initiatives announced. It appears to be more patchy, ad hoc programs that will be available only to those fortunate enough to be within the purview of the successful grant applicant.
There is no link to the National Mental Health Strategy (NMHS) or commitment to measuring the effectiveness of the NMHS, targets or timelines. Instead there is only talk of the 4 outcomes mentioned in this new action plan.
There is no independent oversight of progress on the NMHS or of progress on any new action plan.
There is no right to access services for people with a mental illness.
There is no commitment to the development of multidisciplinary, community based primary mental health centres, or of specialised services for young people, the aged and those with dual diagnosis.
Services will continue to be fragmented and opportunities lost for developing expertise through teams of mental health workers without structural change to our primary mental health services.
There is no commitment to demographic fairness in access, meaning people living in the country will continue to receive fewer services than their metropolitan counterparts.
And there is a real danger of more of the ‘tough on drugs’ approach which has been shown not to work and risks blaming people with mental illness for their condition.
GREENS
Increase funding to mental health services in collaboration with states and territories, particularly to prevention models, and hospital and community-based support, assessment and suicide prevention services.
Establish properly resourced, strategically located 24 hour community mental health services, staffed by the full range of mental health professionals.
Expand community-based support services and agencies to enable people with chronic mental and/or physical illnesses, and their carers, to live in and participate more fully in their communities
Comorbidity Professional Development Scholarships For Non-Government Workers Involved In Alcohol And Other Drug And Mental Health Service Provision 2007-2008
The Australian Government has allocated $17.9 million over seven years from 2003-04 to 2009-10 for the National Comorbidity Initiative (NCI). The Initiative aims to:
Improve coordination across psychiatric/mental health services and drug and alcohol treatment services
Develop best practice guidelines for service delivery
Increase professional education and training
Improve data systems and collection methods within the mental health (MH) and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sectors to manage comorbidity more effectively.
The AOD and MH Comorbidity Professional Development Scholarships Program has been developed as part of this initiative and $1.9 million (GST exclusive) has been allocated for the project. The project is being coordinated by the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), Flinders University, on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Closing dates for applications:
Round 1: 12 November 2007
Round 2: 3 March 2008
For more information please go to www.nceta.flinders.edu.au
NSW Carers Action Plan 2007-2012
NSW Carers Action Plan 2007-2012 was launched in March this year as the whole-of-government policy framework for carers in NSW.
A Summary of the NSW Carers Action Plan 2007-2012 has now been produced and is available for download from the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service website at: http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/topics/Caring_for_others.html in the following languages:
English
Arabic
Chinese
Greek
Italian
Korean
Macedonian
Vietnamese
If you are unable to access the internet, a limited number of hard copies are available from the Better Health Centre on (02) 9816 0452
CAN (Mental Health) Inc. National Consumer Workers Database: Are you a consumer worker in public mental health service, private mental health service, non government organization or independent consumer run organisation? Do you host consumer activities and / or enable and support consumers to have a voice in your service? Want to promote activities in your area? CAN (Mental Health) is establishing a nationwide database as part of their website to enable consumers to access consumer activities in their local area and for consumer workers and organisations to share information and network with each other. Contact the CAN Office via email admin@canmentalhealth.org.au to register your contact.
DVD “Visions”
“Visions” is a broadcast quality, three DVD set, which features thirteen short interviews with global leaders in the consumer/carers/survivor led movement in mental health. The people interviewed have persevered in many different ways in many different countries to improve mental health systems. Their collective goal is to improve the outcomes for those who experience mental illness. “Visions” is an important resource fore consumers and consumer presentations because it promotes consumer-led recovery. To order contact: Queensland Alliance Ph (07) 3832 2600 or email admin@qldalliance.org.au
Radio 2SER Jailbreak program
Jailbreak is a weekly half hour radio program for prisoners, their families and supporters. It currently broadcasts in and around Sydney on community radio station 2SER 107.3fm on Tuesdays at 6pm. Jailbreak provides information on criminal, prison and health issues as well as connecting prisoners to the community through their views, music and poetry. Jailbreak seeks to raise community awareness about prison as well as provide support and referrals for those affected by prison. Jailbreak 6pm 2SER 107.3 FM or live www.2ser.com – hope you can tune in.
The COPMI Quilt
A story has been added to the Capacity Building Stories section of the COPMI website about an arts project involving children of parents with a mental illness, their families and community members. The story is entitled “The COPMI Quilt - an arts-based community awareness-raising project” and it can be accessed via the list of stories at http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/copmi_stories/stories_list.jsp
Thanks to Moira McGuire for contributing her story. If you have other ‘capacity building stories’ to share about COPMI initiatives please submit them via the form at http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/copmi_stories/story_form.jsp
We also always welcome information about any new programs and services that are available for children and families in Australia affected by a parent’s mental illness. Please submit program entries via the on-line form at http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/copmi_programs/copmi_programs_input.jsp
Seminars/Courses/Workshops/Conferences/Forums
MHCC AGM
Please note your diaries:
When: Friday 30 November 2007 10am to 3pm
Where: Mercure Sydney
Further information in the mail. Phone Edi on (02) 9555 8388 Ext 0 or Email info@mhcc.org.au
MHCC Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
The course covers problems that are common in young people and includes the following:
Introduction to common mental illnesses:
· Depression, anxiety disorders and substance use problems – as well as the less common disorders of psychosis, eating disorders and deliberate self-harm.
· Crisis first aid skills for suicidal behaviour, acute stress reaction, panic attacks, acute psychotic episode, drug overdose;
· Ongoing first aid skills for all common mental illnesses;
· What are the warning signs;
· How to address difficult situations;
· How and where to get the right help.
When: 14 & 15 February 2008
Where: Penrith
This course is designed to educate people at a lay level and not people who have clinical expertise.
Please contact Edi on (02) 9555 8388 Ext 0 or email info@mhcc.org.au
Or visit the MHCC website and download registration form and details at www.mhcc.org.au
MHCC Mental Health First Aid course
The Program covers the following:
· Introduction to common mental illnesses: depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) and substance abuse disorders;
· Crisis first aid skills for suicidal behaviour, acute stress reaction, panic attacks, acute psychotic episode, drug overdose;
· Ongoing first aid skills for all common mental illnesses;
· What are the warning signs;
· How to address difficult situations;
· How and where to get the right help.
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