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Supporting carers, relatives and friends of people with mental ill health.
Launceston Carer Support Groups All groups are facilitated by Diane Hayes of Mental Health Carers Tasmania Tamar Valley Carers (Beaconsfield) meet at Beaconsfield House, 33 Grubb Street, Beaconsfield: Tuesday at 7thRoad2Recovery of May at 1pm. Kate and Wendy Carers Support Group (Exeter) meet at Tresca Community Centre, Main Road Exeter. Commencing Monday 6th May. This is a new group. For further Message from the President details contact Di on 63491121.
The launch of Mental Health Carers Tas has been exciting with many commenting on the positive new Welcome. The National name and branding. Mental Health Commission Thank you! released “A Contributing This edition reports the events Mental Health Life:during the 2012 National Week and Carers week. Most of these events would not report card on Mental Wendy Groot have been successful had we not received significant in Health and Suicide kind support from many individuals and organisations. prevention”. Each year they intend to report on how Australians faring infor their You are being asked to provide any are comments us Mental Health and on the things that aid recovery and to include in our submission on the Tasmanian Carer help make peoples’ lives better. I commend this report Recognitions and Support Framework. to you. We are excited to begin the statewide Wellness and The report can be found at first http://www. Resilience project with the workshop in December. mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/media/39273/NMHC_ Through a request from one of our members at the ReportCard_Lo-res.pdf. AGM we are preparing a submission regarding Advanced Care Directives and issues The indicators within the report are: that impact on Carers and Consumers. We intend to submit to all -Tasmanian - Thriving Government not just surviving, politicians and the National Mental Health Commission. We would like toand hear your culture -- Connections with family, friends, experiences and suggestions you have. You can either community, send an email to me or call and we can meet. -- Ensuring effective support, care and treatment, this edition, Wendy Groot . something to look -Enjoy - Something meaningful to do, forward to, -- Feeling safe, stable and secure, -- Preventing suicide, and a focus on recovery, resilience hope and optimism.
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week 12-18 May 2013
FORUM
You are invited to come and hear two key speakers focusing on living with Schizophrenia. 11am–12.30pm Thursday 16 May “Flight Deck”, LAUNCESTON COLLEGE Brisbane Street, Launceston Hear the international guest speaker and Mental Health advocate Robin Cunningham. Robin has had considerable business success in the U.S. He also has Schizophrenia. He will speak about his own journey with schizophrenia and his work with Cure Alliance in the USA. Minister Michelle O’Byrne will facilitate the forum and it will include a Q&A with a panel including our two speakers and a family member affected by mental illness.
, CEO of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, and Robin will also share with us the challenges identified in a recent Australian study: “People Living with Psychosis 2010”-----
Being broke Being lonely Being unemployed Being physical unhealthy and facing the uncontrolled symptoms of mental illness
To register for this forum please click on this link: www.mhctforumlaunceston.eventbrite.com.au
We acknowledge and thank forum supporters:
Royce & Thea Fairbrother
Mental Health Carers Tasmania is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services
Schizophrenia Awareness Week 12-18 May 2013
FORUM
You are invited to come and hear two key speakers focusing on living with Schizophrenia. 10.30am–12pm Friday 17 May Hobart Town Hall Auditorium 50 Macquarie Street, Hobart Hear the international guest speaker and Mental Health advocate Robin Cunningham. Robin has had considerable business success in the U.S. He also has Schizophrenia. He will speak about his own journey with schizophrenia and his work with Cure Alliance in the USA. The facilitated forum will include a Q&A with a panel including our two speakers and a family member affected by mental illness.
, CEO of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, and Robin will also share with us the challenges identified in a recent Australian study: “People Living with Psychosis 2010”-----
Being broke Being lonely Being unemployed Being physical unhealthy and facing the uncontrolled symptoms of mental illness
To register for this forum please click on this link: www.mhctforumhobart.eventbrite.com.au
We acknowledge and thank forum supporters:
Royce & Thea Fairbrother
Mental Health Carers Tasmania is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services
MORNING TEA INVITATION
Mental Health Carers Tasmania warmly invites you to an informal
morning tea
with Wendy Groot EO, staff and Board Members
This informal morning tea is for carers, families and friends of people affected by mental illness to meet with our staff and Board Members to learn about the latest initiatives.
The morning teas will be held in HOBART at Mental Health Carers Tasmania office 1 St Johns Avenue New Town on Tuesday 30 April 2013 10.30am–12pm AND LAUNCESTON at Morton House 190 Charles Street Launceston on Monday 13 May 2013 11am–12.30pm.
We are funded by the Department of Health and Human Services
The conversation includes; ---
The launch of the new exciting initiative, the Caring Voices Network Wendy will provide information on a new research project -- An opportunity to provide your input into the next 3 year strategic plan -- An occasion to discuss any issues or ideas you may have with us We look forward to meeting with you! RSVP: admin@mentalhealthcarerstas.org.au Hobart – 6228 7448 Launceston – 6349 1121
FREE WORKSHOPS
Do you support someone? Over 2.6 million Australians support a family member, friend or colleague. Although challenging the need to take on this role can lead to personal growth and a sense of empowerment and an awareness of an individual’s own untapped resources. MHCTas are running FREE courses across Tasmania in 2013 that aim to increase knowledge, especially of recovery principles, and develop skills, for those providing support. The focus is on maintaining your wellness and building resilience. Currently a series of 3 workshops are planned at the following locations:
Workshop dates Location & Venue
Recovery for Wellness
Managing Stress / Building Resilience
Launceston – Morton House, 190 Charles St
April 29 10.30 – 3.00
May 24 10.30 – 1.00 / 1.30- 4.00
Ulverstone – Montgomery House, off Carpark Lane
April 30 10.30 –3.00
May 23 10.30 – 1.00 /1.30 – 4.00
Hobart – 1 St Johns Ave New Town
April 22 10.30 – 3.00
May 6 10.30 – 1.00 / 1.30 - 4.00
The Hobart Clinic, Rokeby
April 26 10.30 – 1.00 / 1.30 – 4.00
Bookings are required for catering purposes. Workshop facilitator: Karen is a highly skilled trainer and consultant. Karen has been delivering training for over 10 years to public and private sector organisations, as well as to individuals, throughout Australia.
Volunteer facilitators: a possible outcome of the project is for interested workshop participants to become volunteer facilitators and deliver these courses in their locations. A background in training and delivery of courses is not essential as training and support will be provided, a genuine interest and attendance at each workshop is necessary.
For further info or to book a place phone 03 6228 7448 or email projectofficer@mentalhealthcarerstas.org.au.
— In partnership with Richmond Fellowship and The Hobart Clinic —
DisabilityCare Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government and Tasmanian Government
Participant, Families and Carers Forums Glenorchy
22nd April
10:30 – 12:00
Civic Centre, Terry Martin Senior Room, Cooper Street
New Norfolk
22nd April
3:30 – 5:00
New Norfolk RSL, 30 George Street
Queenstown
22nd April
3:30 – 5:00
West Coast Council Chambers, 11 Sticht Street
Mornington
23rd April
10:30 – 12:00
Citywide Baptist Church & Venue, 400 Cambridge Road
Burnie
23rd April
11:30 – 1:00
Burnie Arts & Function Centre, Braddon Hall, Wilmot Street
Latrobe
23rd April
3:30 – 5:00
Latrobe Memorial Hall/ Performing Arts Centre, Gilbert Street
Huonville
24th April
10:30 – 12:00
Huon Linc, Apple Room, 1 Skinner Drive
Smithton
24th April
11:30 – 1:00
Wyndarra Centre, Training Room, 43 Smith Street
Oatlands
26th April
11:00 – 12:30
Midlands Initiative Local Enterprise, 68 High Street
George Town
29th April
10:30 – 12:00
Council Memorial Hall, 29-67 Macquarie Street