Neami - State Manager Position

Peer Support Worker Position at Darra with NEAMI
QueensLand Alliance of Mental Health This is a community space that through the connection of care we can connect, grow and offer support to each other to enrich our lives as our authentic selves. To fail is to judge - acceptance is the key to understand that choice is our first decision. With all the best intentions - together we can find our voice and expand an awareness that has the possibility to expand human wealth through the value of lived experience. To have an experience is to grow with a positive mindset - together!. Agents for change creates wellbeing for others tomorrow. Sharon. A Listing of Resources - Please feel free to Visit www.myconsumerplace.com.au

"Locked in isolation I was given time to think. Meds were a “mental straight jacket” they did nothing to calm me. I needed human interaction and affection. I needed to be held, to be stroked, to be told that I would be OK. As humans we all need to connect with others – not disconnect. We especially need this connection within the confines of an institution. Isolation hurts. In the process we are degraded like non humans. It would be an interesting experiment to take away the staff’s keys, put them in isolation for a day, and see just how “human” they feel. read the rest here at .... HopeWorks FREE TRAINING In 2010 the Creative Participation Advisory Service will be running a free training course on the concept of “Strategic Creativity”, and how it applies to community organisations. The dates and venue are yet to be decided. If you would like express interest in attending this course email cpadvisor@comcen.com.au

Australian's Who Make Us Proud - Mental Health Activist WINS Australian of the Year 2010 .... click on the link to read if you choose.
http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/?m=patrick-mcgorry-2010

Judi Chamberlin passed away on Saturday, January 16th
Judi changed many lives throughout the world with her passionate speaking and writing to stand up for the rights of people who have been labeled with mental illness. We will miss her. We feel blessed to have known and worked with Judi.

To enter the permanent online memorial to honor and celebrate Judi's life; click here.

The good thing about this space is; that it's free!

http://www.qldalliance.org.au/consumerparticipation
http://mentalhealth.smartandstrong.com

HeadSpace - Young People
http://twitter.com/headspace
http://www.rethink.org/
KOPING - Families This is a formed identity with government and non-government private providers, community agencies and community members as individuals namely referred to as InterAgency. It is formed to give as much information as possible; I'm not sure if "self-referral" is possible. The list includes:
1. Support and information for children and young people whose parent or carer has a mental health problem
2. Support and information for parents or carers who have a mental health problem
3. Support and information for partners, family or friends
4. Respite and lifestyle support - a break for family members or for the person with a mental health problem
5. Education, information or support in parenting
6. General family support or practical support
7. Other useful resources
8. Recommended websites and suggested reading

Want to HAVE A SAY? on the Voice of Consumers in Australia representing Mental Health Reform? click here to go to the spot where the consultants currently compiling all feedback are displaying all information ....

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