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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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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
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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.
When: 12 & 13 November 2007
Where: Kings Cross
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 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
South Western Sydney 8 & 9/11
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
Connecting Our Community Forum: CAN (Mental Health) Inc. cordially invites all residents and organizations of the Central Coast and nearby areas to attend and participate. Tuesday 20th November 2007 11am – 3pm. Guest speakers, panel discussion, networking, information sharing. COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN. Venue: Central Coast Leagues Club, Dave Dve, Gosford. Cost: $5 for mental health consumers and people on low incomes. $20 for service providers. Lunch included. RSVP: Essential for catering purposes by Thursday 15th November 2007. Contact Lindy or Sue at the CAN Office 02 8206 1841 email: admin@canmentalhealth.org.au
PIAC Seminar ‘You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone’
The seminar will provide information about what intellectual property is, focusing on copyright, trade marks, domain names, designs, patents and confidential information. It will also cover protection of reputation and goodwill, obtaining donations and funding, and brand recognition. The seminar will also cover how intellectual property can be used and controlled.
When: 15 November 2007 9.30am to 12noon
Where: TressCox Lawyers, Level 20 135 King St Sydney
Further information Ph (02) 8898 6500 Email pilch@piac.asn.au
Northern Beaches Affordable Housing Forum
The purpose of the summit is to enable participants to gain an enhanced understanding of affordable housing issues across the Northern Beaches and develop actions that will address housing affordability. Affordable Housing affects the whole community i.e. key workers, youth, elderly, low income earners, single parents, people with disabilities, people with a mental illness
When: Thursday 22 November 2007 9.00am – 1.00pm
Where: Dee Why RSL
Further information Ph (02) 9976 9605 Email jovenden@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
National Housing Conference 2008
The conference theme is "Housing as a Foundation: Building Successful Partnerships'. The 5th National Housing Conference will provide a platform for speakers to present the latest research, strategic directions, initiatives and housing reforms. This conference will be of interest to anyone wanting to interact with Australia's key government, community, private sector and housing research professionals. If you have an interest in housing in Australia, you cannot afford to miss this important event.
Conference highlights include:
* A two day conference program featuring international and local
housing industry and social leaders as key note speakers. "Meet the Speaker" sessions will be open to delegates - subject to speaker availability.
* Release of the latest Australian housing research
* Over 30 concurrent sessions to showcase housing policy, practice
and innovation
* A choice of four site tours which focus on local housing
initiatives in the Sydney metropolitan area on the day before the formal conference program.
When: Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 February 2008
Where: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Further information, details and registration - www.nationalhousingconference.org.au
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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Mount Annan Youth Forum (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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From: Nicole Williams [mailto:Nicole.Williams@camden.nsw.gov.au]
Hi Everyone,
I am writing to invite you to attend a Landcom sponsored Youth Forum for young people living in the Mount Annan New Release areas. The aim of the forum is to discover what young people from these areas like about the area and what they would like changed/introduced in the future.
This a good chance for community organisations and local services to link in with young people and listen to what they have to say about their area. If you would like to attend, please rsvp to me by 20 November 2007.
I have attached a flyer for your information.
Thanks,
Nicole
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Nicole Williams
Community Project Officer
Camden Council
02 4645 5009
nicole.williams@camden.nsw.gov.au
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NDS Aboriginal Resources and Pathways Project (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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5 November 2007
NDS Aboriginal Resources and Pathways Project – Consultations
NDS is interested to meet with disability service providers to learn of their experiences working with Aboriginal communities as part of the NDS Aboriginal Resources and Pathways Project.
The project will identify and promote effective ways for disability services to attract and provide services for Aboriginal people with a disability, their families and carers. The project focuses on Sydney Metro, Illawarra, Shoalhaven and the Far South Coast of NSW, which are the Eora, Tharawal and Yuin Aboriginal Nations.
Local networks of disability services and Aboriginal communities will be established to support disability services connect with Aboriginal people with a disability and their families and carers. Their experiences will inform the development of online resources to assist all services connect with Aboriginal communities.
Consultations will commence in your area in February 2008.
For more information contact John Gilroy, NDS Project Manager, on (02) 9256-3105 or email john.gilroy@nds.org.au.
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Subject: Aboriginal Resources and Pathways Project
Contact Information: as above
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John Gilroy
Policy Officer
New South Wales
Ph: (02) 9256 3105
Fax: (02) 9256 3123
Mob: 0400 482 697
Email: john.gilroy@nds.org.au
Web: www.nds.org.au
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Spectrum Employment Services (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Good Afternoon Everyone,
Spectrum Employment Services would like to invite you along to an information morning to tell you about our new innovative program called “New Pathways”.
This DEWR approved program aims to give eligible jobseekers the opportunity to gain training in areas including transport and distribution, childcare, and retail. This pre-employment course will lead to employment options within these areas for eligible participants.
This will be one of four information sessions we will be holding over the next 8 months. The first one will be on the 13th November 2007 at 10.00, 2 Dobell Road Claymore.
Please note the first course to be run is in the area of transport and distribution and interested jobseekers should RSVP their attendance for the briefing session by the 10/11/07.
Please find attached information flyer.
Thankyou.
Warm Regards
Chris Jones
Chris Jones
Community Program Coordinator
Spectrum Community Services
ph:02 4620 93 29
fax: 02 46 20 91 31
email:cjones@spectrumemployment.com
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Training Chat Newsletter October 07 (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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Training Chat Newsletter October 07
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Youth Support Worker CFSS (posted 6th Nov 2007)
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From: Corinne Woolcocks [mailto:Corinne.Woolcocks@camfss.ngo.org.au]
Dear Service Provider,
Hi! My name is Corinne Woolcocks and I am the Youth Support Worker at Campbelltown Family Support Service.
For those who are new to the sector this will benefit your knowledge! For those who are already familiar with myself and the service think of it as a refresher!
My aim is to familiarize the community with the service I provide and thus open up the gateway for new referrals and potential partnerships!
As the Youth Support Worker my role is to help young people aged 12-17 in the Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly areas to gain confidence and get back on track.
I achieve this through:
· One to one case planning and management including goal setting and strengths based work;
· Accessing the young person through convenient home visiting, office visits or a place of their choice;
· Providing information about appropriate services and referrals where necessary;
· Providing practical assistance, for e.g. Court support or transportation to appointments;
· Working in partnership with various service providers including schools, youth services, counseling services, Legal Aid, Victims Advocates, mental health services, employment services etc to meet the needs of the individual;
· Providing Group work opportunities.
The types of issues they may be facing could include just about anything! I’m sure you’ve got the list of common issues in mind right now!
To give you an idea of what it means to the young person to have a youth support worker I will share some interesting labels I have been given. These include ‘special friend’, ‘older friend’, ‘counselor’ or ‘support worker’. J
In my capacity as Youth Support worker I hope to create better opportunity for addressing the needs of our young people and look forward to hearing your views.
If you know a young person who could benefit from this program or would like to find out more information please contact me on 4628 7233. (There is also a brochure attached for further reading!)
Thank you and well done! to all the hard work that’s already been produced by the dedicated workers in our area! J
Corinne Woolcocks
Youth Support Worker
Campbelltown Family Support Inc.
PH: (02) 4628 7233
Fax: (02) 4628 1743
Email: admin@camfss.ngo.org.au
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A message from Kristina Keneally, Minister for Di (posted 2nd Nov 2007)
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Subject: A message from Kristina Keneally, Minister for Disability Services
I write to you regarding the issues raised in an article in the Daily Telegraph yesterday and today regarding incidents in Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care supported accommodation services.
I share the concern about these incidents and I am angry that anyone would engage in activity that harms or has the potential to harm our clients in supported accommodation.
Like all of us in disability services who have a passion for supporting people with a disability, their families and carers, I am incredibly distressed at reports of inappropriate or harmful actions.
That’s why every incident is treated seriously.
We take immediate action when an allegation is made -- staff are immediately removed from direct client contact while an independent examination is undertaken. Allegations that involve criminal matters are reported to the NSW Police Force and other relevant bodies, such as the Department of Community Services and the Office of the NSW Ombudsman. A risk assessment can result in supervision of the worker by other staff members, placement on alternative non-client contact duties, or suspension with or without pay.
The 51 allegations that were substantiated in the last financial year included breach of Department policy, excessive use of Departmental internet technology, inappropriate use of Department credit cards and incidents of inappropriate treatment of clients.
All of these are concerning, but I am most concerned about those incidents where our clients experienced harm or a potential for harm – whether it be inappropriate physical or verbal contact or inappropriate strategies to handle challenging behaviour.
The Department provides supported accommodation in DADHC-operated services for 2600 clients and employs over 12,000 employees. I know the vast majority of our staff do a wonderful job. The 51 substantiated allegations were all dealt with through the formal disciplinary system, and 7 staff were dismissed or resigned. One matter was referred to the NSW Police and charges were laid; the staff member was subsequently found not guilty.
Last year the Department undertook a review of critical incidents in our accommodation services. The review made several recommendations, many of which I have implemented already and others are being continuously implemented. These include:
An investment of $1 million in training for staff working with clients with challenging behaviours. 756 accommodation and respite staff have received Inclusive Communication and Behaviour Support program training to date. This training will continue to be rolled out to frontline staff;
The establishment of the Office of the Senior Practitioner to oversee the delivery and quality of behaviour intervention services delivered by the Department;
The establishment of Regional Behaviour Intervention Teams in all regions, at a cost of $2m per annum, to respond to the needs of people with challenging behaviours, including those residing in Department accommodation and respite services;
Implemented train-the-trainer in Professional Assault and Response training;
Established and expanded a trial of workplace trainers for staff in accommodation and respite services in two regions, with further roll out planned in 2007/08;
A comprehensive and structured 12 month induction program is currently being formalised with all staff currently attending regional inductions;
Implemented a recording and reporting system to capture staff training and qualification details so that better targeted training and refresher training can be delivered;
Tendered for the provision of agency staff for accommodation services, which will give the Department improved control over the type and qualification of agency staff working in accommodation and respite services;
Implemented and reviewed a Quality and Safety Framework to monitor compliance with departmental policies and the quality of support delivered to clients in department operated accommodation and respite services, twenty-six key performance indicators are monitored on a quarterly basis;
Commenced a review of the Community Living Award as it relates to the management and staffing of group homes, centre based respite and in-home support services operated by the Department;
Implemented and reviewed a Quality and Safety Framework to monitor compliance with departmental policies and the quality of support delivered to clients in DADHC operated accommodation and respite services;
Implemented a new policy for the reporting and management of incidents in Department operated services;
Continued work to enhance the quality of accommodation services provided to children and young people in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Office of the Children’s Guardian for out-of-home care providers, including the development of a policy manual and training for staff of group homes and centre-based respite services supporting children and young people;
Progressively implemented a program to improve the physical amenity of 52 group homes and centre based respite facilities across the State;
Implemented improved Occupational Health and Safety strategies for accommodation and respite services, including the introduction of procedures for the reporting of workplace incidents, training of managers in occupational health and safety awareness and risk management, and a targeted manual handling strategy for high risk sites.
Targeted the filling of vacancies and reliance on casual staff progressively since 2004. In 2004, 104 long term temporary employees were offered permanent employment. From 2004 to May 2006, 738 offers of employment were made for residential support worker positions.
Trialled and implemented new recruitment practices for staff in accommodation and respite services resulting in increases in the number of staff employed to work in these services and reductions in the recruitment timeframe. These new practices have been established to enhance the quality and consistency of candidates and the filling of vacant positions. 284 applicants have been recommended for appointment as a result of this new model since November 2006.
Implemented traineeships for residential support workers and nursing staff on a pilot and time limited basis to improve the quality of staff. A total of 315 traineeships have resulted from this pilot, including 5 apprenticeships for non-direct care staff.
When I was elected to Parliament I spoke in my inaugural speech about my conviction that a healthy society is one where the most vulnerable are supported, included and protected.
That commitment has never wavered throughout my life and is borne out of my real-world experiences working in vulnerable communities and growing up in a family that supported a person with an intellectual disability.
That conviction is as strong as ever today and I commit the Government to continually improve services for people with a disability. We will do this by implementing the actions I’ve outlined above. We will do this by strengthening our service system through Stronger Together, our $1.3 billion dollar plan for disability services. We will do this in partnership with the non-government sector, service providers, peak groups and advocacy organisations, people with a disability and their families and carers.
If you have any questions or concerns about anything you have read or heard in the media on this issue, or wish to provide feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact me. It is by working together that we can continue to improve the lives of people with a disability in NSW.
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The Hon Kristina Keneally MP
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Disability Services
Member for Heffron
Lvl 36, GMT
1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000
T 02 9228 5188
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WSCF Conference 27/28 November - Places still ava (posted 2nd Nov 2007)
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WSCF Conference 2007 ?Understanding Diversity and Facing Change: Influencing Social Policy?
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November
Sebel Hotel, Parramatta
The WSCF annual conference brings together community sector workers and volunteers from across Greater Western Sydney to discuss a range of issues relevant to our communities.
Come to the 2007 WSCF conference to listen and learn, to be challenged and motivated, to make connections with others!
Keynote speakers include Graeme Mundine (NATSIEC), Amanda Tattersall (Getup.org.au and Working NSW), Bronwyn Gwyther (UWS Aboriginal Marketing and Recruitment Officer), Kuranda Seyfi Seyit (FAIR), and Alison Peters (the new Director of NCOSS)
Workshop options include:
1. Family violence in multicultural context ? Dr. Kyung Ta Jung
2. Working with migrants & refugees with a focus on Muslim communities - Abeda Iqbal & Semra Güler
3. Delivering culturally competent services to African clients ? Linda George
4. Using the latest Census data ? Peter Rogers
5. Social enterprise and economic development - Joanne McNeil
The conference will conclude with a panel discussion, ?Influencing Social Policy?, facilitated by radio personality Angela Catterns.
A detailed program and registration form are linked here. Register now!
http://www.ncoss.org.au/mail/WSCF-wed-forum-regi-aug-07.pdf
http://www.ncoss.org.au/mail/WSCF-conference-reg-form-07.pdf
Special deals are available for members of WSCF. If your organisation is not a member, join now! Go to www.wscf.org.au/index.php/about_wscf/become_a_member for membership information.
regards,
Paul
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PAUL FALZON
Regional Resource Worker
Western Sydney Community Forum
Level 4, 146 Marsden Street
Parramatta NSW 2124
ph: 9687 9669
fax: 9687 8665
paulf@wscf.org.au
www.wscf.org.au
WSCF is a convenient stroll from Parramatta Railway Station. Phone 131 500 or use www.131500.info to plan your trip.
WSCF Conference 2007 "Understanding Diversity and Facing Change" will be held 27 & 28 November at the Sebel Hotel, Parramatta. Five great keynote speakers, six current practice workshops and more. Check out our website for details.
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Coalition response to NSW Aged Care Alliance Elect (posted 2nd Nov 2007)
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Dear All,
The following link will take you to the Coalition response to our NSW Aged Care Alliance Federal Election Issues Kit
http://www.ncoss.org.au/mail/coalition-response-aca-fed-kit.pdf
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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OPC is moving to Parramatta (posted 2nd Nov 2007)
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Hi All,
My apologies to those who have received this flyer already.
Please note your records that the Office of the Protective Commissioner is moving to Parramatta. Attached is a flyer outlining details such as address, contacts etc.
Thank you
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2007 Stakeholder Forums (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Could you pass on the attached cover and client invitation for the 2007 Stakeholder Forums through your networks please.
Thanks,
Clay
Clayton Freeman
Project Officer
Redfern-Waterloo Human Services Project
Planning-Metro South Region
9310-6313
Clayton.Freeman@dadhc.nsw.gov.au
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An invitation to the lauch of MDS Training Cnt (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Good afternoon everyone,
Macarthur Disability Services has entered into a partnership with a registered training organisation in Port Macquarie, called Equalis.
We would like to invite you all to the launch of our newly formed Training Centre.
Please find attached an invitation to attend the launch of our new MDS Training Centre, where you will be able to find our more about traineeships for your staff, accredited training, short courses, flexible learning styles.
We will have staff from MDS Training Centre present on the day, also staff from Equalis (the RTO) and
Any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to call.
Hope to see you all there, lovely afternoon tea provided!!!! Please RSVP if you would like to come.
Please pass this onto your networks!!
Regards,
Kylie Georgeson
Co-Ordinator
MDS Training Centre
Macarthur Disability Services
Level 8/138 Queen Street,
Campbelltown,NSW, 2560
Ph: 46218400
Ph: 46218433 (Direct)
TTY: 46218453
Fax: 46284006
Email: kylieg@mdservices.com.au
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Asperger Syndrome Partner Info (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Please find attached our November newsletter.
Our topic for this month's meeting "Reforms to the Family Law Act and how this impacts on families who are separating" has been postponed to our December meeting and we will hold an informal discussion instead for our November meeting this coming Saturday.
At our first meeting for 2008 on 2 February our topic will be "How to tell the children" when a parent has Asperger's Syndrome.
Clinical Psychologist Tony Attwood who is a world expert on Asperger's Syndrome will be presenting for ASPIA again on Friday February 29 and Saturday March 1, 2008. Details will be made available soon.
Best wishes,
Carol Grigg
ASPIA INC
www.aspia.org.au
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BDW Charity & Not For Profit (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Charity & Not For Profit Tax Bulletin
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In this update
Legislative changes
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Carers NSW eBulletin (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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(Mailing list information, including unsubscription instructions, is located at the end of this message.)
Welcome to the October e-bulletin of Carers NSW
The past two months have been a busy period for Carers NSW, with Carers Week, which took place from October 14 to 20 a particularly active time for the organisation. This year's Carers Week was particularly busy thanks to the launch of the Australian Unity survey of carers' wellbeing, which painted a disturbing picture of the subjective wellbeing of the nation's carers. Overall, out of any group in Australia, carers were found to have the lowest levels of wellbeing, while the survey revealed one third of carers to be severely depressed. You can read more about these shocking results in this edition.
The survey helped generate a tremendous amount of media coverage, and meant we were able to get the message out about carers to even more people through numerous press, radio and TV interviews. Channel 9's Mornings with Kerri-Anne show was particularly supportive of carers during Carers Week, and featured a segment with two carers, myself and UK actress Miriam Margolyes, followed the next week by a make over for one of our carers which screened on Friday 26 October.
Happily, Miriam Margolyes, who is currently appearing in the play Dickens' Women, has since agreed to become an official 'Friend' of Carers NSW. Miriam's personal experience as a carer and dedication to the carer cause in the UK means she brings a unique international perspective to our organisation. Her contribution will be invaluable in helping advance our goal of ensuring governments and communities recognise, value and support carers.
I hope you enjoy this edition of e-bulletin.
Until next time,
Elena
Elena Katrakis
CEO
Carers NSW
Contents
Please follow the menu links below for related articles.
Carers and employment
Carers, employment and services
Carer's leave
Carers in the health system
Aged care initiative
Aged care complaints
Carer participation and representation
Ireland - including carers in accreditation
Carers' health and wellbeing
Australian Unity Survey
FamilyCare workshops
Dying at home
Chronic conditions, illnesses and disabilities
Disability advocacy
Carers and dementia decision-making
Learning difficulties helpline
Help for parent carers in Punchbowl
New book by TBI carers
Dementia carers' study
Job satisfaction of
Alzheimer's workers
Multiple sclerosis: impact on carers
Study: information availability for parents of deaf children
Carers and legal issues
Special disability trusts, testamentary trusts & living wills
Best practice in carer support
Elder abuse
Carers and financial issues
Financial stress and cancer
Welfare benefits and caring
Young carers
ABC's Compass program
New teachers' resource
Siblings' website
Diversity in caring
Husbands as carers
Transgender care
Mental Health
New multicultural mental health factsheets
Mental health survey
Insurance discrimination
New mental health website
New carers' research by SANE
New comorbidity planning package
Spirituality and mental health
Websites about caring
Families Supporting Families
Parent carers
New this month
New South Wales
Carers Week 2007
Mental health award
FREE sailing for carer support groups
National
Utilities Allowance increase for carers
Federal election campaign
International
UK Standing Commission on Carers
Canada home care funds
Conferences & events
Diversity in Health
Publications
Working with carers
Australian Unity Survey
Australia Fair research
Accessing journal articles
Privacy policy
Disclaimer
New this month
New South Wales
Carers Week 2007
Anyone, Anytime was the theme for Carers Week 2007 (14 - 20 October) in recognition that becoming a carer is often unexpected and can happen at any stage of life. The launch of Carers Week took place at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and featured a presentation of the findings of the Australian Unity Carers' Health and Wellbeing Survey. On Sunday 7 October, ahead of Carers Week, ABC TV screened a special edition of its program Compass to highlight the issue of young carers. A transcript of the program can be viewed at the ABC website.
Mental health award
At the official launch of Mental Health Week in Sydney (7-13 October), Erica Pitman, senior education and training officer with the Family and Carer Mental Health Program, and Bronwyn Hyde from the Greater Western Area health Service, were presented with the 2007 Mental Health Matters Partnership Award. The award was in recognition of Erica and Bronwyn's collaboration in delivering the carer education and training programs Foundations, Eight Stage Healing Process, Talk Link and SMILES in the Greater West region. The theme for Mental Health Week this year was Relationships in the Community.
FREE sailing for carer support groups
In recognition of carers' needs for breaks, not for profit organisation Sailors with disABILITIES (SWD) is kindly offering groups of up to 14 carers the chance to join their ocean racing yacht and sail for FREE on selected Fridays from January 2008. The sail usually starts around 6pm. Telephone first to reserve your group's place - participants need warm, waterproof clothing, food and drink (BYO alcohol permitted). To book call Marc Van Dinther on 0406 942 960 or for more details visit www.sailorswithdisabilities.com. SWD is a not for profit organisation that offers people with a disability and carers the opportunity to go sailing. SWD activities are aimed at helping people demonstrate their skills, dedication and commitment to achieving their goals.
National
New Utilities Allowance increase for carers
Mr Howard has announced the Utilities Allowance of $107.20 will increase to $500 a year beginning in March next year, which will apply to carers receiving carer payment and people receiving the disability support pension. Read more.
Carers' election campaign
In the lead up to the 2007 federal election, Carers Australia is running a provocative campaign, "If you don't care, why should we?", which asks the federal government to take into account five key areas where support for carers needs to be improved. At the official launch of the campaign at Parliament House in September 2007, the President of Carers Australia, Ben Chodziesner, hand delivered copies of the election campaign material to leaders and representatives from each of the main political parties contesting this year's election. These parties have now given position statements on the campaign, which can be viewed at the campaign website www.ifyoudontcare.com.au .
International
UK Prime Minister announces the Standing Commission on Carers
Gordon Brown, UK Prime Minister, after being approached by carers and their advocates, has announced the setting up of a permanent committee to advise the House on matters concerning carers. One of the key areas that the commission will look at is the financial support available to carers. The Prime Minister believes, "The benefit system currently does not support carers to work and condemns many to poverty. We need a radical overhaul of the benefits system and the ways in which we support carers to remain in work." For more information go to the Carers UK website.
Canada home care funds
A re-elected Liberal government would boost home care funding for seniors by 33 per cent over three years the Canadian Health Minister said recently. The election is still some way off. Read more here.
Conferences & events
International
Diversity in Health
This conference aims to promote health and wellbeing for diverse population groups. It incorporates the Multicultural Mental Health Australia national conference and the NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre conference.
When: 10-12 March 2008
Where: Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Details: www.dhi.gov.au/conference/index.htm
Publications
Working with carers training materials
Carers NSW recently compiled training materials to help support carers, non-government service providers and the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC). The training can be used as orientation material for new staff or as part of a development program for all staff. The DVD features the stories of four carers, followed by information about carers in society and how they can be supported. To register your interest in this DVD please call Helen McFarlane on (02) 8270 2221.
A fair go for all Australians: International Comparisons
Recent research published by Australia Fair gives international poverty and income comparisons between Australia and other OECD nations. Read the report on the Australia Fair website.
How to view journal articles
To obtain journal articles cited in this e-bulletin, phone your local library or nearest professional library. For a list of health libraries in NSW, visit www.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au and enter "libraries" in the search box.
Carers and employment
Carers, employment and services
Carers UK has released a series of four reports examining the transitions experienced by carers in their caring journey. Report No. 2 is about how community services are used by carers while managing paid employment. View the report by visiting the Carers UK website.
Carers' leave
Carers' leave enables paid employees to take time off to care for a family member. Immediate family members are defined as a spouse or former spouse (including de facto), child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother or sister. To learn more about this entitlement, visit the Working Carers Support Gateway.
Carers in the health system
Aged care initiative
Residents of aged care facilities have received improved quality of care as a result of the Aged Care GP Panels Initiative which has operated since 2004. In the 2007-2008 Federal Budget the initiative was expanded to include allied health service providers. Visit the Department of Health and Ageing website for details.
Aged care complaints
The Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme is available to those who wish to provide information or make a complaint about an Australian Government subsidised aged care service that may need to be investigated. It replaces the former Aged Care Complaints Resolution Scheme. Visit the Department of Health and Ageing website for details.
Carer participation and representation
Journal article
Involving consumers in accreditation: the Irish experience
Elaine O'Connor, Triona Fortune, Jennifer Doran and Roisin Boland
International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 2007; 19(5):296-300
In Ireland, consumers and carers are now members of review teams assessing healthcare organisations.
Abstract
Carers' health and wellbeing
Australian Unity Carers' Health and Wellbeing Survey
This report, launched during Carers Week 2007, concerns the subjective wellbeing of carers in Australia. It is the result of collaboration between Carers Australia, Australian Unity and Deakin University and found that carers have the lowest wellbeing index of any surveyed group, with more than one third of the 3750 carers surveyed categorised as extremely depressed. For the full report go to the The Australian Unity website.
FamilyCare workshops
The FamilyCare program is an initiative of The Spastic Centre, The Sunnyfield Association, Wesley Mission and Terry Ryan, parent and author of What about me ... A guide for caring. The program runs a series of workshops to encourage parents and siblings to objectively assess their circumstances to identify short and long-term caring strategies. The workshops remind carers that they are more effective if they understand the overall needs of a family providing lifelong care. The sessions include: who really cares, making changes, getting through the day, supported living, planning for tomorrow, taking care, brothers and sisters, inclusion, vulnerability, learning to cope and peace of mind. For more information please visit: www.familycare.org.au/self-help/self-help_workshops.htm or email admin@familycare.org.au
Journal article
"Please, I want to go home": ethical issues raised when considering choice of place of care in palliative care
Victoria J Wheatley and J Idris Baker
Postgraduate Medical Journal, October 2007; 83: 643-648
When medical personnel offer palliative care patients a choice of place to die, many factors must be considered, including the exhaustion of informal carers and their level of expertise.
Abstract
Chronic conditions, illnesses and disabilities
Disability advocacy
The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, has announced that funding of $1 million has been allocated from the 2007-2008 Budget for the National Disability Advocacy Program from which existing disability advocacy agencies can apply to expand into the new regions. To view details and the new regions expected to benefit from additional advocacy services, see the Minister's media release.
Carers and dementia decision-making
A recent report examines the decisions confronting carers of people living with dementia. Twenty carers are interviewed to discover the transition points in the decision-making process during their relatives journey with dementia. The full text of the study, entitled Holding it together- carers' perspectives on decision-making: from home to residential care for people with dementia is available on the Catholic Healthcare website.
Learning difficulties/ADHD helpline
(02) 9806 9960
Run by the Learning Difficulties Coalition of NSW Inc, the helpline provides support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties. Operates from 10am-3pm on school days. You can also visit their website www.ldc.org.au for more information.
Support for carers of children with a disability - Punchbowl
Carers of children with a disability in Punchbowl can now meet others in similar circumstances while their children play together under supervision. The 'MyTime' initiative, run by the Tresillian Family Care Centre and coordinated by the Parenting Research Centre, is open to carers receiving Carers' Allowance with a child under school age. MyTime meets at Punchbowl Public School during school terms. Contact Ann De-Belin on 9787 0864 or 9787 0869 or visit www.mytime.net.au.
New book by TBI carers
The Courage to Care, by Cheryl Koenig, includes stories and experiences of carers of people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The book highlights the challenge of caring as a result of its enduring and persistent nature of caring, and provides glimpses into the rewards caring can bring to the person and carer. Copies can be ordered at a cost of $17.50 including postage and handling by telephoning Helen Badge at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Directorate on 9828 6235.
Journal articles
Patients with dementia and their carers
Charles Bridges-Webb, Belinda Giles, Catherine Speechly, Yvonne Zurynski, Navaz Hiramanek
The Annals of the New York Academy of Science published online 12 October 2007
A survey of 107 carers of patients with dementia living in the community gave expected results with the exception of a few noteable issues. Home safety had not been assessed and driving and guardianship had not been considered. Download the full text.
Job satisfaction and career commitment among nursing assistants providing Alzheimer's care
Constance L Coogle, Iris A Parham, Katherine A Young
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 2007; 22(4): 251-260
Abstract
Caregiver burden in multiple sclerosis: the impact of neuropsychiatric symptoms
Nanna Figved, Kjell-Morten Myhr, Jan-Petter Larsen and Dag Aarsland
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 2007; 78:1097-1102
Psychiatric symptoms and cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis were associated with carers' distress.
Abstract
Parents of Deaf Children Seeking Hearing Loss-Related Information on the Internet: the Australian Experience
Ann Porter and Sisira Edirippulige
The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2007; 12(4): 518-529
This article examines the question of whether information is available on the internet to mothers of deaf children in the period after early intervention.
Abstract
Carers and legal issues
Special disability trusts, testamentary trusts & living wills
In the most recent edition of Carers News, Ruth Pollard, the principal legal officer with the Public Trustee NSW, outlined a new type of trust introduced by the Federal Government. The trust is designed to assist people with a severe disability by providing a social security concession to help them and their families. It differs from mainstream trusts in a number of ways. For more details go to page 12 in Carers News. See pages 13-14 for further information on testamentary trusts (by Michelle Meyer, Clarendene Pty Ltd) and living wills (by Richard Ottley, Swaab Attorneys) . To subscribe to Carers News go to our website and click "News and Newsroom".
Best practice in carer support
Journal article
What is elder abuse - who decides?
A Selwood, C Cooper, and G Livingston
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1 October 2007; 22(10): 1009-12
Professionals and carers report significantly different views from each other about what constitutes elder abuse. Guidelines on elder abuse must be generally agreed upon by all concerned to be sucessfully implemented.
Abstract
Carers and financial issues
Journal articles
Review article: Financial stress and strain associated with terminal cancer. A review of the evidence
Barbara Hanratty, Paula Holland, Ann Jacoby, Margaret Whitehead
Palliative Medicine, 2007; 21(7): 595-607
This study aims to review the evidence of financial stress at the end of life for people dying with cancer.
Abstract
Do Welfare Benefits Affect Women's Choices of Adult Care Giving?
Sebastian Sarasa
European Sociological Review, Published online 3 October 2007
This study finds, amongst other things, that providing services is more effective than income support in allowing women to allocate time to adult care.
Abstract
Young carers
ABC TV's Compass program
On Sunday 7 October, ABC TV screened a special Carers Week edition of its program Compass to highlight the issue of young carers. It profiled the lives of three young carers: 17 year old Hayley Wilson who is in her final year at school and is the primary carer for both her parents; 23 year old Ken Blood who combines full time work with caring for his father who has multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease; and Lorna Downes who is an education and training officer with Carers NSW and as a child helped to care for her mother. Read the transcript on the ABC TV website.
New young carer high school resource for teachers
On 27th September Carers Australia launched a new high school resource. It provides information for teachers on how to identify and provide support for young carers. High schools around NSW should have received a copy by October.
Siblings' website
The Association for Children with a Disability (Melbourne) has designed a website that provides information and support for primary-aged siblings of children with disability. The information is easy to read and navigation is simple using big, bold pictures. Visit the site for more information.
Diversity in caring
Journal articles
Taking Women's Work Like a Man: Husbands' Experiences of Care Work
Toni Calasanti and Neal King
The Gerontologist, August 2007, 47(4): 516-527
Husbands' approaches to caregiving are rooted in their sense of selves as men.
Abstract
Transgendering care: Practices of care within transgender communities
Sally Hines
Critical Social Policy, 2007; 27(4): 462-486
Understanding transgender caring is important for reasons of social inclusion and the acceptance of the shifting practices of care in contemporary society.
Abstract
Mental health
New multicultural mental health factsheets
Facts sheets on mental health in many community languages are now available from Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA). Information on eating disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and much more can be printed in a dozen different languages. Go to the MMHA website.
Australians Talk Mental Illness 2007
A national survey conducted by the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) gives a snapshot of the experiences and feelings of 2,268 people surveyed ahead of the Federal Election 2007. Results show that a majority of repondents believe that governmental handling of mental health issues will afffect their vote. Go to the MIFA website for details.
Insurance discrimination
The Mental Health Council of Australia and beyondblue want to find out about the experiences of mental health consumers in trying to obtain all types of insurance. Attempts will be made to engage with the insurance industry to increase understanding of mental illness and reduce the level of discrimination that people with a mental illness face when applying for insurance. To participate in the survey click here.
New federal government mental health website
The Department of Health and Ageing has launched a new website that gives comprehensive information about mental health, wellbeing, mental health programs and information on the Australian Government's role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia. View the site here.
New carers' research by SANE
New research by SANE Australia, a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness, has indicated 56% of carers caring for someone with a mental illness find their physical and mental health suffer as a result of their caring role. Respondents said they were frustrated and angry with some mental health professionals who did not consult them about taking on the caring role, did not give carers any training or support and disregarded and excluded them from treatment planning. The majority expressed deep frustration at the lack of support and information from some mental health professionals, especially where confidentiality was cited as a reason for excluding them. 70% of carers reported having received no relevant training or education, and due to lack of availability more than half have not accessed support services of any kind. Read more.
New comorbidity planning package
The Australian Government has developed a new resource to ensure people with both a mental health problem and a drug and alcohol problem, and their carers, are involved in the treatment process. The Consumer and Carer Involvement in Comorbidity Treatment Planning Package comes in CD-ROM format, and includes separate `Planning Together Information Kits' for consumers and carers. For more details visit this website.
Journal article
Spirituality and mental health: a very preliminary overview
P D Gilbert
Current Opinion Psychiatry, 1 November 2007; 20(6): 594-8
Recent research indicates that there is a correlation between affiliation to a religious group and better outcomes in terms of mental and physical health, and even longevity. This article examines the connection further.
Abstract
Websites about caring
Families Supporting Families website
Families Supporting Families (FSF) has launched a new website http://www.e-bility.com/fsf/. FSF is a local network of families with a child or children with a disability living in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the lower Hunter Region. They provide practical assistance to parents and siblings, including a Hospital Support Program, regular workshops and newsletters.
New website for parent carers
The Australian parenting website, Raising Children Network, now contains a section for carers of children with a disability. Visit www.raisingchildren.net.au/disabilities for help and advice on:
Parent reactions to a disability diagnosis
Helping siblings of a child with a disability
Disability rights and the law
Working with professionals and accessing services and supports
Choosing childcare and a school
Routines, plans and fitness for children with a disability
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Cert III in Aged Care (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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From: Margaret Wheeler [mailto:MWheeler@activeworkingsolutions.com.au]
We have a Certificate III in Aged Care (not all units) course starting in about 2 weeks. It’s free for those eligible for if not eligible there is a small administration fee. I have also attached a flyer and would be grateful if you could distribute to your network members.
Kind regards
Margaret Wheeler
Training Manager
Active Working Solutions
PO Box 854
CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560
Phone: 1300 132 990
Fax: 1300 132 991
PLEASE NOTE MY NEW E MAIL ADDRESS: mwheeler@activeworkingsolutions.com.au
Active Working Solutions has many high quality products......visit our website! www.activeworkingsolutions.com.au
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EOI for the Families NSW Early Literacy and Parent (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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From: Patricia [mailto:familiesfirst@macforum.org.au]
Could you please send out to the Network the EIO for the Families NSW Early Literacy and Parenting Initiative grant. Thanks.
Patricia.
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Free Safe Families Workshop (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Please note the correct address for the workshop at Liverpool MRC, 108 Moore St, Liverpool
FYI….please circulate through your networks
Dear All
The Safe Families Workshops
The Safe Families Kit is an educational resource that is designed to promote awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, and the law amongst culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in NSW.
Who could use the kit? Generalist community workers, neighbourhood centres, CALD community, educators and welfare groups and generally those workers who come into contact/ run groups with the CALD community.
Who would not need to attend the training? Those workers who are directly involved in the provision of domestic violence / sexual assault counselling, WDVCAS workers and those workers who have undertaken the 4 DAY NSW Core Domestic Violence Training.
How do you obtain the kit? In order to obtain the kit it is advised that services / workers attend a two-three hour workshop session on the use of the kit.
Cost of Kit and Training: The kit and training are being provided FREE by the NSW Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women via your Snr Regional strategy Officer-Violence Prevention.
Future dates available for workshops:
Tuesday: 6th November, Liverpool MRC, 108 Moore St Liverpool
Wednesday: 28th November, Bankstown
Wednesday: 5th December, Campbelltown
All workshops will be held at 9:30 – 12:30pm and will be confirmed according to demand.
For more information contact: Bernadette Fleeton ph: 0402 894 322
Or email: bernadette.fleeton@community.nsw.gov.au to book workshop.
Remember: Some dates and locations may not be available if there are not enough numbers.
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Invite to MDS Training Centre Launch (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Good afternoon everyone,
Macarthur Disability Services has entered into a partnership with a registered training organisation in Port Macquarie, called Equalis.
We would like to invite you all to the launch of our newly formed Training Centre.
Please find attached an invitation to attend the launch of our new MDS Training Centre, where you will be able to find our more about traineeships for your staff, accredited training, short courses, flexible learning styles.
We will have staff from MDS Training Centre present on the day, also staff from Equalis (the RTO) and
Any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to call.
Hope to see you all there, lovely afternoon tea provided!!!! Please RSVP if you would like to come.
Please pass this onto your networks!!
Regards,
Kylie Georgeson
Co-Ordinator
MDS Training Centre
Macarthur Disability Services
Level 8/138 Queen Street,
Campbelltown,NSW, 2560
Ph: 46218400
Ph: 46218433 (Direct)
TTY: 46218453
Fax: 46284006
Email: kylieg@mdservices.com.au
In Partnership with Equalis Pty Ltd
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Macarthur Training Network (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Hi Everyone!
A lot of agencies across the Macarthur and Wingecarribee areas are doing a wonderful job in providing local workers and volunteers with great training opportunities.
I would like to suggest that these agencies meet periodically to discuss local training needs and how we can best work together to share resources, ideas, facilities, etc, and how we might be able to attract greater funding and resources to the area.
An initial meeting at 3pm on Thursday, 29 November, at Macarthur Community Forum, 351 Welling Drive, Mount Annan will discuss plans for 2008.
I would like to extend an invitation to all agencies offering training in any capacity to come and be a part of the discussions.
I would appreciate any comments/feedback you may like to offer in the mean time
Silvia Tedeski
Macarthur Community Forum
Ph: 4647 5604
Fax: 4648 5944
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Media Release - JAN MCLUCAS (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Subject: MEDIA RELEASE - JAN MCLUCAS - FEDERAL LABOR GUARANTEES DISABILITY FUNDING - 30 OCTOBER
30 October 2007
Federal Labor guarantees disability funding
A Rudd Labor Government will guarantee services for people with disabilities and their carers - and provide certainty.
A Rudd Labor Government would ensure $962 million allocated by the Coalition for accommodation, respite and in home support is brought back into the Commonwealth State Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA) and available to the States and Territories on a dollar for dollar matching basis. This approach would result in an injection of $1.9 billion in funding for people with a disability.
Federal Labor would honour the outcomes of the recent funding round for respite services.
In addition, Federal Labor will fast track the renegotiation of the CSTDA. The CSTDA funds core disability services such as accommodation, in home support, respite, day programs, therapy and early intervention.
The Commonwealth and States have been in discussions for 12 months with no sign of an agreement being reached. The current agreement expired in June and has been extended to 31 December 2007.
Negotiations broke down after the Coalition withdrew any offer of growth funding to allow disability services to meet rapidly growing demand.
The Howard Government has further undermined the chances of achieving funding certainty for disability services by tendering for accommodation and respite services outside the current system.
This decision raises the real prospect that a re-elected Howard Government will refuse to continue funding the CSTDA - a move that would force State and Territory Governments to close critical services for people with disabilities.
A Rudd Labor Government would also make system reform the priority of the next CSTDA.
Federal Labor will work with State and Territory Governments to implement changes with clear timelines and in partnership with people with disabilities and their carers. Federal Labor's reform plan will include:
· Better measurement of current and future need for disability services
· Moving toward national population benchmarks for key disability service types;
· Making older carers a priority for all disability services under the CSTDA;
· Quality improvement systems based on the Disability Service Standards for all CSTDA funded services
· Improved service planning and strategies to simplify access to services
· Focusing on early intervention, life long planning and increasing the independence and social participation of people with disabilities
Federal Labor will support the growth of business services. Labor will allow people with disabilities moving from business services to open employment to maintain their position in a business service for up to two years. People with disabilities will no longer have to resign their employment in a business service before applying for open employment.
Federal Labor does not support the current competitive tendering processes for the National Disability Advocacy Program based on the Coalition's narrow criteria. Labor is committed to addressing gaps in service delivery through collaboration with advocacy providers.
Contact: Sen Jan McLucas 0407 169 206
Michael Woodhouse 0409 821 512
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Mental Health Funding One Off (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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FYI
Karen Alexander
Planning Team
DADHC Metro South Region
Phone 9334 3788
Fax 9334 3718
-----Original Message-----
From: Martha Arakas [mailto:martha@comcen.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 18 October 2007 2:56 PM
To: Martha Arakas
Subject: Fw: Funding Available for One-off Capacity Building Grants
Program
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rosanna Commisso"
To: "Rosanna Commisso"
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 12:58 PM
Subject: Funding Available for One-off Capacity Building Grants Program
> Dear Colleague
>
> I thought you may be interested in the one-off capacity building
grants
> program 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.
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>
>
>
> Kind regards
> Ms Rosanna Commisso
> Promotions & Partnership Officer
> Multicultural Mental Health Australia
> ph: 02-8838-2117
> fax: 02-9840-3388
> email: rosanna.commisso@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au
> www.mmha.org.au
>
> Sign up for your FREE Synergy magazine and e-bulletin newsletter
> http://www.mmha.org.au/contact/mailinglist-form/
>
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MHCC FYI e-fax 29.10.07 (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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FYI e-fax
29 October 2007
§ Job Opportunities
§ Tenders
§ Special Interest Items
§ Seminars/Courses/Workshops/Conferences/Forums
Job Opportunities
Positions Vacant – GROW NSW & ACT
Residential Support Worker – GROW House – Narrabundah, ACT
Applications are invited for the position of Residential Support Worker for the GROW Residential rehabilitation program at Narrabundah, ACT.
The position involves working in a residential rehabilitation setting supporting up to 5 adult residents. More specifically it entails the nurturing of leadership, encouraging residents to practice GROW’s 12 step program to recover their mental health, provide support, encouragement and practical assistance to residents.
The Residential Support Worker must be self-motivated, team spirited and open to ongoing training. Further more the job involves;
• 28 hours per week – flexible working hours
• Some travel, weekend and evening work when required
• Motor vehicle provided with private use
• Salary Sacrifice available after qualifying period
Fieldworker – Northern Rivers – NSW
Applications are invited for the position of Fieldworker for GROW in the Northern Rivers NSW.
The position involves the overall development and maintenance of GROW's self-activation and mutual-help groups for mental health. More specifically it entails the nurturing of leadership, the provision of training and support, and also, liaising with mental health professionals, psychiatric hospitals and other helpers in mental health.
The Fieldworker must be self-motivated, team spirited and open to ongoing training. Further more the job involves;
• 30 hours per week – flexible working hours
• Some travel, weekend and evening work required
• Motor vehicle provided with private use
• Salary Sacrifice available after qualifying period
Fieldworker – Sydney (Northern Metro)/Central Coast/Hunter
Applications are invited for the position of Fieldworker for GROW working in Sydney (Northern Metro), Central Coast and Hunter.
The position involves the overall development and maintenance of GROW's self-activation and mutual-help groups for mental health. More specifically it entails the nurturing of leadership, the provision of training and support, and also, liaising with mental health professionals, psychiatric hospitals and other helpers in mental health.
The Fieldworker must be self-motivated, team spirited and open to ongoing training. Further more the job involves;
• 38 hours per week – flexible working hours
• Some travel, weekend and evening work required
• Motor vehicle provided with private use
• Salary Sacrifice available after qualifying period
Centre Assistant – Sue Giffin House – Lismore
Applications are invited for the position of Centre Assistant at Sue Giffin House Lismore. The successful applicant for this position must identify strongly with GROW principles and philosophy, be an enthusiastic all-rounder, and be able to balance office and secretarial duties with working with volunteers and supporting the Regional Fieldworker. The Centre Assistant must be self-motivated, team spirited and open to ongoing training.
20 hours per week – flexible working hours
Some travel and weekend work required
Salary Sacrifice available after qualifying period
Centre Assistant – GROW NSW
Applications are invited for the position of Centre Assistant at GROW NSW, Rosehill. The successful applicant for this position must identify strongly with GROW principles and philosophy, be an enthusiastic all-rounder, and be able to balance office and secretarial duties with working with volunteers. The Centre Assistant must be self-motivated, team spirited and open to ongoing training.
15 hours per week – flexible working hours
Salary Sacrifice available after qualifying period
Applications for the above positions close 5pm Wednesday 14th November 2007 and should be in writing, enclosing 2 work and 2 personal referee contacts and Resume, marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to:
Branch Program Coordinator 27 Hope Street Rosehill, NSW 2142
For a more comprehensive job description and additional information, please phone GROW NSW on 02 9633 1800
Policy Research Officer, Disability Rights Unit
Sydney. APS Level 6 ($58,730 - $65,825 pa plus superannuation).
This is a non-ongoing vacancy available for 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment arising during this time. Assist in the planning and implementation of projects to promote the human
rights of people affected by mental illness and their families.
Senior Policy Research Officer, Disability Rights Unit,
Sydney. Executive Level 1 ($73,462 - $80,559 pa plus superannuation).
This is an ongoing vacancy.
Provide high level policy advice on employment issues and human rights issues in relation to mental health, and assist in providing direction and supervision to junior team members. Plan, implement and assist in the direction of projects to promote the human rights of people affected by mental illness and their families, and equal opportunity in employment for people with disability and carers.
Selection will be based on job specific selection criteria which can be obtained from the website
http://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs/index.html or by calling (02) 9284 9660. Applicants who are hearing impaired can contact the TTY phone on 1800 620 241.
For further information please contact David Mason, Director, Disability Rights Unit on (02) 9284 9600. Closing date for applications is Friday, 9 November 2007.
On Track Community Programs – Casual Support Workers
On Track Community Programs Inc’s Mission is to provide a range of community-based support services for people experiencing mental illness, disability, homelessness or extreme disadvantage. Our aim is to improve an individual’s quality of life and assist them to participate more fully in the community.
Currently we are seeking Casual Support Workers based in Coffs Harbour, Lismore and Tweed Heads. These positions could lead to permanent part-time. Wages in accordance with SACS Award CSW Grade 2 or 3 (dependent upon qualifications or experience), plus penalty rates for evening and weekend shifts.
For Application packages contact:
Coffs Harbour: michaelj@ontrack.ngo.org.au
Lismore: ann@ontrack.ngo.org.au
Tweed Heads: lyn@ontrack.ngo.org.au
Completed applications, addressing each criterion, may be returned to the same email address or posted to:
Positions Vacant: On Track Community Programs
106 Raleigh Street, Coffs Harbour 2450; PO Box 578 Lismore 2480; PO Box 6713 Tweed Heads South NSW 2486.
All successful applicants will undergo relevant criminal record checks. Applications Close: Friday 9th November 2007
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 MANAGE 19/11/07
Housing NSW. Management of Social Housing Broken Hill. Docs: www.tenders.nsw.gov.au
COMMUNITY STUDY 23/11/07
Hunter’s 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
Special Interest Items
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
Working With Or Know Men Having Made A Past Suicide Attempt ?
Please Consider Referring Them To This Study
‘Resolution and Recovery: Men’s sociality and survival after suicide attempts and major mental disorder’ is an in-depth mixed method study on men having made a ‘medically serious’ suicide attempt and who are likely to have been suffering a mental disorder and/or psychosocial difficulties at the time. They will be interviewed 3 months or longer after the suicide attempt. The study is being conducted by an experienced career mental health professional (clinician, community worker and researcher) for a PhD. Men referred via community networks, NGOs and general community is the focus rather than those attending a hospital or mental health clinic.
While ‘treatment engagement’ and help seeking has been well examined already, getting help remains problematic for subgroups of people with mental health concerns, especially men making suicide attempts. Protective factors are also under-examined in men. This study aims to better understand community engagement issues, survival and recovery experiences. It also examines living conditions, survivor use of alternate forms of support and their transition away from suicidal vulnerability through their own recovery efforts to engage in life in general in the community. The findings will inform engagement and rehabilitative effort in high-risk groups.
A safety protocol applies. A partner, carer, friend or care worker may attend interviews at the interviewee’s invitation. A screen for psychological distress and suicide risk is included. A business card will be personalised to provide an agreed pathway back to clinical assessment (and/or supportive self help groups) as required.
University of NSW Sociality and Recovery after Mental Disorders Study
Further information: Jonine Penrose-Wall BA MA MPH AIMM Mob: 0409 741 414 Email: jonine@iimetro.com.au PhD Candidate, Social Work Program Supervisors: Dr Carmen Moran: c.moran@unsw.edu.au And Assoc Prof Eileen Baldry: e.baldry@unsw.edu.au
A short walk will go a long way
We would like to invite you to take part in the 2007 Walk for AIDS – an important community event that raises money to support men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
Now in its third year, the Walk for AIDS is jointly organised by the three leading HIV/AIDS organisations in NSW: the AIDS Council of NSW (ACON), Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) and People Living with HIV/AIDS NSW (PLWHA).
The Walk will take place on Sunday 25 November 2007 in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens. You can walk the two kilometres at your own pace anytime between 11am and 1pm and sunscreen and refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to put together a team and walk with family, friends or workmates – you can even bring your dog!
At the end of the walk, enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle and socialise with other walkers and their friends. Newsreaders Geoff Field (2DayFM) and Anton Enus (SBS TV) will be participating in the Walk and we’re expecting more celebrity confirmations in the next few weeks.
The Walk for AIDS is the launch event for AIDS Awareness Week. It will be a fun day and a great way to show your support during the lead-up to World AIDS Day on December 1.
Registration and sponsorship
It only costs $20 to register for the Walk. Once you’ve signed up, you can ask your family, friends and colleagues to support your commitment by pledging donations.
This year, all three organisations have joined forces with Everyday Hero to make registration and sponsorship for the Walk simpler and easier. Go to www.walkforaids.org.au to register and set up your own Walk for AIDS Hero Page. For more information about the event, please call 1800 651 011. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Walk for AIDS.
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://mhcs.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/topics/Caring_for_others.html#8010 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
DOCs 2007 Short Course Calendar
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_100948.htm
MH-CoPES Stage 2 Project Update#4 October 2007
Hello and welcome to the fourth update for the Mental Health Consumer Perceptions and Experiences of Services (MH‑CoPES) Stage 2 Project.
In this update you will hear about the successes of the trials undertaken in Orange and Ryde and the findings regarding the MH-CoPES Questionnaire.
The MH-CoPES Trial in Orange and Ryde – a huge success!
The month long trial of the first Step of the MH-CoPES Framework, Data Collection in Ryde and Orange was a resounding success.
145 people provided feedback about the Inpatient services during the trial - this is over 45% of the population using services, and a response rate of over 64%. From the Community Services, 133 people provided feedback, representing over 16% of the population using services involved in the trial, and a response rate of over 28%. These results are outstanding, and are largely due to the work of the Consumer Project Workers and Advocates who distributed the Questionnaires and assisted consumers who needed it to complete them. Many many thanks to you for your hard work. It was a joy to work with you all.
Reports based on consumers’ feedback about services through the MH-CoPES Questionnaire have been provided to the services involved in the trial. Posters have also been developed to advise consumers of the findings.
Services in the trial working towards Action and Change.
Services in Ryde and Orange involved in the trial are now developing plans in collaboration with consumers for Action and Change to improve services based on the outcomes of the MH-CoPES trial. This is an exciting time as we see the impact of MH-CoPES in service improvement.
The results from the trial – The MH-CoPES Questionnaire.
I won’t bore everyone here with statistics, but from the trial, we found the following:
· The MH-CoPES Questionnaires are internally reliable, that is they are consistently measuring the same thing within the Questionnaire.
· Concurrent validity shows that the Questionnaires ARE measuring consumers views of mental health services.
Further investigation of the Questionnaire’s reliability and validity are continuing, but at this stage, it is looking like the Questionnaire is a reliable and valid way to hear from consumers about their perceptions and experiences of mental health services.
Some small changes will be made to the Questionnaire to simplify it. These will be trialled early next year in Orange and Ryde before being released throughout the state.
More information about the trial in Orange
More information about the trial in Orange can be found on the Mid Western CAG website: www.mwcag.org.au
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.
When: 12 & 13 November 2007
Where: Kings Cross
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 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
Central Sydney 1 & 2/11
South Western Sydney 8 & 9/11
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.
Inner City Mental Health – The Ultimate Challenge Conference
Inner city populations are characterised by high levels of drug use, criminality, homelessness and mental illness. There are high demands on psychiatric, alcohol and drug and emergency services that place pressures on hospital and community services alike. This conference will present information gathered from the St Vincent’s inner city catchment and similar catchments elsewhere in the world that illustrates the extent and nature of the challenges consumers and services face in the inner city and our responses to these challenges.
When: 26 – 27 November 2007
Where: Sydney
Further information: Ph (02) 9290 3366 Email svmhs2007@icms.com.au Website www.svmhs2007.com
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
Working positively with aggression
A 1 day course looks at how to work positively with aggression in any longer term treatment setting. It is suitable for all staff including clinicians, support workers and managers working in psychiatry, developmental disability, brain injury and forensic services.
When: 9 November 2007
Where: Sydney
Further information: Ph 03 6278 7299 Email enquiries@biat.org.au
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
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Narellan Youth Space Calendar (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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Please find attached the Narellan Youth Space Calendar for Camden Youth Café and Camden Area Youth Services.
Maria
Camden Area Youth Services
4648 1212 or 0448022407
Jodie Dench
Coordinator
Camden Youth Cafe
Narellan Youth Space
Level 1, Narellan Library Building
Cnr Queen & Elyard St
Narellan NSW 2567
p: (02) 46455071
f: (02) 46455072
e: jodie.dench@camden.nsw.gov.au
PLEASE NOTE: I am in the office Wednesday, Thursday & Friday between 1:30pm and 6:30pm
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NDS NSW 2008 Conference (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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30 October 2007
NDS NSW 2008 Conference – Invitation to Supporters
NDS NSW invites supporters to participate in the NSW 2008 Annual State Conference. Each February, our key industry development event inspires the non-government disability services sector with presentations to inform their work in the year ahead.
The conference will be held at The Menzies Hotel, Sydney on 18 – 19 February 2008. Delegates will include senior executives, managers and direct workers from NSW disability service organisations. In addition, there will be senior representatives from Australian, State and Local Government.
Supporter involvement will enhance your organisations profile and presence in the disability sector. The conference will provide Supporters with an opportunity to showcase products and services to more than 200 contacts in the sector.
Please consider the supporter options in the 2008 supporter kit which can be downloaded here.
We look forward to hearing from you, and including you once again in our Annual State Conference.
Kind regards
Gabrielle Jones
Planning Coordinator
New South Wales
Ph: (02) 9256 3103
Fax: (02) 9256 3123
Mob: 0414 523 151
Email: gabrielle.jones@nds.org.au
Web: www.nds.org.au
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USAA Voices are Heard and Action being taken (posted 1st Nov 2007)
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US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. October 31 , 2007
USAAA Voices are Heard and Action is Being Taken
Commentary, by L.P. Kaplan, PhD, founder and Executive Director of USAAA
SALT LAKE CITY, UT –I am pleased to announce that the American Academy of Pediatrics is listening to our concerns regarding early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now recommending that pediatricians screen all children for autism twice by age 2. Through our constant efforts at USAAA in educating pediatricians and the Academy about the autism epidemic, our voices are finally being heard and action is being taken.
In 1995, our son, at age 3, was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (which we later discovered was a form of autism). Completely unaware what these six letters meant, I attempted to research the definition, but a slow Internet and lack of information did not provide the answer to my query. My wife and I were furious that it took three years to get a diagnosis, then to find out that there was inadequate information regarding autism, and the diagnostician didn't provide any further information that could help us.
The origins of USAAA began at this time twelve years ago.
Knowing the struggle my family had in obtaining an early diagnosis, my first goal for USAAA was to address the significant delay in diagnosis occurring nationwide. I first brought this issue to the attention of the AAP in 2000 while working on my doctoral dissertation. The supposition of the study was that thousands of children went undiagnosed each year during the late 1980's through the 1990's. This seemed to arise from an unrecognizable form of the disorder beginning at an early age from 0-3 years.
AAP cited my research study in PROS, a pediatric research publication, in the Spring of 2001, which was distributed to the AAP members. To further confirm our concern about delayed diagnosis, I asked the AAP researchers and pediatricians to help us continue our diagnosis program research project. The American Academy of Pediatrics followed by issuing the first guidelines about autism in 2001.1
What did I find in this first-ever study on early diagnosis? This study discovered that a proper diagnosis of autism at initial presentation (i.e., first time visit to the doctor) was rarely made, resulting in a significant delay in diagnosis:
Less than three percent of pediatricians made a correct diagnosis of autism.
Approximately half of the children were diagnosed after age three.
No child was diagnosed within the first year of life.
Fifty-eight percent of the pediatricians did not notice any delays in development of the children who were later diagnosed with autism.
When asked what criteria they used for assessment in noticing developmental delays, forty percent did not know.
These findings certainly support the decision of the academy to encourage early detection and treatment of spectrum disorders. Hopefully, with new information and tools available from AAP for pediatricians, autism will be able to be identified early on, so parents and caregivers can start an intervention program immediately.
Luckily for our son, my wife and I started biomedical and behavioral interventions long before any diagnosis in 1993, one year after he was born. Biomedical interventions did not exist as they do today, and behavioral therapies have grown exponentially in programs and quality over the years, too.
We are finally being heard. Our organization is made up of parents, individuals with autism, family members, caregivers, physicians, researchers, educators, therapists, social workers, nurses, as well as companies dedicated to providing therapies and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Without all of you, our voice cannot be heard. YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE in the lives of your children and all the children around the world that are affected with ASD.
Thank you for your continued support of USAAA.
L.P. Kaplan, PhD, founder and Executive Director of USAAA
1 Click here to read "AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS: Developmental Surveillance and Screening of Infants and Young Children," POLICY STATEMENT, PEDIATRICS Vol. 108 No. 1 July 2001, pp. 192-195.
Click here to read "Technical Report: The Pediatrician's Role in the Diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children," Pediatrics, Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vol. 107 No. 5 May 2001, p. e85.
Click here to read "Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening," POLICY STATEMENT, PEDIATRICS Vol. 118 No. 1 July 2006, pp. 405-420 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-1231). (A recent survey of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) members revealed that despite publication of the 2001 policy statement "Developmental Surveillance and Screening of Infants and Young Children"5 and national efforts to improve developmental screening in the primary care setting, few pediatricians use effective means to screen their patients for developmental problems.2 This 2006 statement replaces the 2001 policy statement and provides an algorithm as a strategy to support health care professionals in developing a pattern and practice of attention to development that can and should continue well beyond 3 years of age.)
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In continuing our involvement, USAAA is currently developing two new projects. These include a clinical research project and a sibling-support project. Both are innovative endeavors and will require support from all of you. We will announce the specifics of the projects individually in the next couple of weeks. Click here, or the image below, to find out how you can help support the USAAA mission.
US Autism and Asperger Association, Inc. (USAAA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The USAAA mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and their families/caregivers touched by autism spectrum disorders by providing educational and family support through conferences/seminars and published and electronic mediums. USAAA distributes information with regard to biomedical treatments/adjunct therapies and research to parents, practitioners, students, and teachers who are associated with the autism and Asperger's Syndrome communities. The primary function of USAAA is to conduct an annual conference where parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders can learn about effective interventions – both biomedical and educational. With over 30 speakers presenting at the annual International Conference, USAAA assembles leading experts who focus on ways to improve the quality of life for affected individuals and their families/caregivers by conducting presentations in the areas of biomedical interventions, research, adjunct therapies, diet and nutrition, and family issues. USAAA was the first autism and Asperger's organization to offer a live webcast of the annual conference in August, 2006. USAAA publishes the USAAA WeeklyNews email newsletter to over 50,000 subscribers.
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