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Speaking frankly...Let’s pilot a better system and learn from our mistakesMany of us commenced the week confronted by the CCTV footage of Miriam Merten in such a distressed and distressing state in one of our mental health facilities. Miriam Merten's death is a tragedy, but not an accident. It resulted from staff neglect, but it also resulted from system failure, it resulted from political failure. We would not tolerate understaffing, by inadequately qualified and under-trained staff, under reporting, and lack of preventative programs in other parts of the health system - why do we tolerate it in mental health units? Let’s not let Miriam Merten’s death be in vain.
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Meet a Mental Health Australia MemberCarers AustraliaCarers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Their vision is 'An Australia that values and supports the contribution that carers make both to the people they care for and to the community as a whole', and their purpose is 'We work to improve the health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security of carers and to ensure that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government.' Registrations now open for the 7th International Carers Conference - Adelaide, 4-6 October Early Bird registrations are now open for the 7th International Carers Conference, which aims to inspire delegates with high-profile national and international speakers, thought-provoking presentations, challenging debates, interactive workshops and a cutting-edge exhibition zone. Early Bird registrations close on 4 August 2017. Find out more about registration here. Become a Member of Mental Health AustraliaAs the peak body for the mental health sector in Australia, Mental Health Australia is uniquely placed to influence the national debate on mental health issues and achieve our vision of mentally healthy people and communities. Representing more than 100 organisations in the mental health sector, find out more about Membership at the link below. Parliamentary NewsBudget-in-reply speech 2017Opposition Leader, The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Budget-In-Reply Speech 2017.
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RemindersCall for content is now open for the National NDIS Mental Health ConferenceDo you have knowledge to share? Why not present at the National NDIS Mental Heath Conference being held 16-17 November 2017. You are invited to submit content to present at the conference by 23 June. All proposals will be considered, but organisers are especially looking to run sessions that are interactive and feature the voices of those with lived experience. View more about how to submit here. SANE national awareness campaign for Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2017SANE has this week been running a national awareness campaign to coincide with Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2017, featuring the stories of an inspiring young woman Hannah living with schizophrenia and SANE Director, Osher Ginsberg (of The Bachelor fame and elsewhere). See all campaign materials at https://www.sane.org/schizophrenia
Online Support to Close Eating Disorder GapSee new online resources for people in New South Wales living with, or at risk of developing an eating disorder, and their families and carers. Navigating Your Way to Health and Navigating Their Way to Health have been developed by the Hunter Institute of Mental Health in collaboration with the Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders at the Boden Institute, University of Sydney, the Butterfly Foundation and people with lived experience. The resources include tips on how to access help throughout the eating disorder treatment process, navigate treatment options, and assist carers and friends with information on how to best support their loved one and understand the recovery journey.
Online journal in The Lancet 'The Message of Mental Health'A recent journal which may be of interest - Summary: One entirely avoidable and indefensible tragedy of the global response to non-communicable diseases has been its extraordinary failure to embrace mental health. Instead, advocates and international institutions, such as WHO, have preferred to emphasise the simple (and simplistic) message of “four-by-four”—four key diseases (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases) and four key risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity). It is not that those who preside over global health today have been ignorant of the mental health crisis befalling our world.
Ride For Jase: Cycling 18,000 km For Mental Health AwarenessBen Woods will cycle 18,000 in 180 days, taking in Australia via all four points on the compass. In 2015, Ben’s brother Jase lost his battle with depression. The round-Australia ride is something Jase talked about accomplishing. Ben explains he will complete the route in Jase’s memory. As he completes the ride Ben will be raise funds and awareness in support of mental health and suicide prevention. Donations can be made at the Ride for Jase website. Registrations open for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs and Harm Reduction: training for mental health workersRegistrations are open for training being held by the Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT on 6 June 2017. This training, aimed at mental health workers, will present information about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) in the ACT and Australia. It will introduce participants to harm reduction approaches to use with clients, as well as information about the ACT AOD service system including referrals. Register via Eventbrite.
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