Hello valued members and friends,
Our long awaited May events were a resounding success last Thursday and Friday with many people across the community mental health sector attending.
Overall participants commended the event for:
- sessions being valuable and highly relevant
- providing the opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues
- being able to hear from others in regards to their NDIS experiences
- being a valuable networking opportunity
- the calibre of speakers.
I wish to commend our excellent speakers and thank all participants for the attendance and contribution to the conversations.
Kris Trott
Chief Executive Officer
Survey Examining Relationship Between Gratitude and Caregiver Burden
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health.
National Disability Insurance Scheme(NDIS)
Call for Submissions:
NDIS Code of Conduct Discussion Paper
The Department of Social Services is calling for feedback on the recently released discussion paper on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Code of Conduct. > learn more
National Mental Health Sector Reference Group Communique Released
The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group (NMHSRG) has released its Communique from the 6th March 2017 meeting. > learn more
Have Your Voice Heard at the NDIS Mental Health Conference
You are invited to submit content to present at the National NDIS Mental Health Conference 2017. Sessions that are interactive and feature the voices of those with lived experience are particularly sought after. > learn more
Calls to Action
Call for Expressions of Interest: Scholarships for Consumer & Carer Participation Training
The Brisbane North Primary Health Network (PHN) is seeking expressions of interest for 10 scholarship opportunities to undertake 'Launching Pad' - Consumer and Carer Participation Training. > learn more
Share Your Story:
beyondblue Seeks Gay Men's Stories of Support to Gay Friends & Partners
beyondblue is developing a website to help Australian gay men support the mental health of their gay friends and partners. > learn more
Call for Participants:
Survey Examining Relationship Between Gratitude and Caregiver Burden
Murdoch University is conducting a study to establish whether feelings of gratitude influence the burden experienced by carers of people with severe mental illnesses. > learn more
News
Dr Peggy Brown Announced As Speaker For Metro North Health Forum
National Mental Health Commission Chief Executive Officer Dr Peggy Brown will be presenting at the fourth Metro North Health Forum on Wednesday 31 May 2017. > learn more
Funding News
Stronger Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants Program 2017–18
Stronger Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants Program 2017–18 are available through the Queensland Mental Health Commission to support evidence-based initiatives that promote social inclusion and reduce stigma and discrimination. > learn more
Member Activities
Communify's Seeking Donations for its Free Clothes and Books Event
Brisbane
QAMH member, Communify Queensland, is inviting all community members, staff, students and volunteers to declutter their wardrobes and donate any unwanted clean clothes, shoes, books and accessories for its Wrap Up For Winter event. > learn more
Training and Events
Northern Queensland myPHN Conference
Cairns
You are invited to join Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) to its second Annual National myPHN Conference on 8th and 9th July with the theme Transforming Healthcare Together. > learn more
2017 Family Connections Leaders Training
Brisbane
This training, in partnership with Queensland Health, represents one of the last opportunities for mental health professionals and carers to be trained for NEA.BPDAustralia's, evidence-based Family Connections program. > learn more
Critical Incident Management in Human & Community Services
Caboolture
This half day workshop is specifically designed to assist workers in support roles to improve their knowledge and understanding of risk and how risk is addressed. > learn more
Resources
List of Independent Patient Rights Advisors Now Available
A list of Independent Patient Rights Advisors (IPRA) within the Hospital and Heath Services has now been made available. > learn more
Reform, Revolution and Disruption in Mental Health Care
We encourage you to read an insightful article entitled Reform, revolution and disruption in mental health care: A consumer's perspective by Jackie Crowe, New South Wales National Mental Health Commissioner. > learn more
Membership
QAMH represents over 110 organisations in the Queensland mental health sector.
As the peak body for mental health in Queensland, QAMH is committed to representing its members and advocating on the issues that affect them at the state and national level.
If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Sue Pope, Manager, Engagement and Partnerships via email to spope@qamh.org.au or phone 3252 9411.
