Upcoming mental health related events:
Recovery and Wellbeing Showcase - 21-25 March 2011, Griffith Hall, Stuart Street, Griffith, ACT - Next to Griffith Shops
A week of information, with workshops about Recovery and Wellbeing for Mental Health Consumers, Carers and Workers.
Keynote Speakers:
Rick Austin
Cheryl Gilroy
Keith Mahar will be holding a workshop on Thursday 24 March for consumers who would like to work on their PATHs to Recovery. Keith has run many of these workshops and feedback is very positive from the consumers who have taken part. Keith has offered to discuss this with anyone who is interested in attending and can be contacted on 6234 6823.
For catering purposes, please RSVP by 14 March 2011, to Gai Mckibbin by email to: gai.mckibbin@act.gov.au or phone: 02 6207 6279. The full program is attached.
The Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People - 8 April 2011, 9:00am-5:00pm, The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre
Leading mental health experts have declared a “state of emergency” in youth mental health. In responses Generation Next and Healthed have brought together this unique multi disciplinary education day. It will feature a wide variety of leading experts who will present authoritative, up to date, practical information.
Topics this year include major and current issues:
• Resilience and Young People
• Anxiety and Depression in Young People
• Cyberbullying & Sexting
• Binge Drinking
• Dieting, Body Image & Eating Disorders
• Sexualisation, Consumerism, the Media and Mental health
• Bullyblocking Skills
Speakers include:
• Dr John Irvine, Psychologist
• Jo Lamble, Psychologist and Relationships Expert, Sunrise, Channel 7
• Paul Dillon, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training
• Dr Christ Tanti, CEO Headspace
• Susan McLean, Cybersafety Expert, National Centre Against Bullying
• Andrew Fuller, Psychologist and Resilience Expert
• Dr Ramesh Manocha, GP, Mental Health Researcher, University of Sydney
• Dr Naomi Crafti, Eating Disorders Expert, Eating Disorders Foundation
To look at the full programme, download the brochure or register go to http://www.generationnext.com.au or phone 1300 797 794
THE FEEDBACK FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENT
Video feedback at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTB4vGizbIY
Dear colleagues, consumers, carers and young people,
MHCC ACT, ACT MHCN, Carers ACT, and Mental Health ACT invite you to attend the Quarterly Community Forum with focus on a mental health services update for young people.
WHEN: Thursday 24th March 2011, 5.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Youth Coalition Office, 46 Clianthus St, O'Connor, ACT 2602
Mental health has been reported as one of the top three issues for young people in the ACT. Patrick McGorry and others have also put this on the national agenda as one of the key issues in mental health and Headspace and other services are trying to respond to the demand. To recognise the specific needs of young people in accessing mental health services, the ACT Mental Health Services Plan 2009 – 2014 aims to establish a dedicated youth mental health service. This Forum presents an updated picture of initiatives and developments in mental health sector for young people in the ACT.
Speakers include:
• Lisa Kelly – Headspace ACT
• Tatiana Beljic and Rod Tran – Catholic Care
• Roger Weber – Bungee Program (Belconnen Community Service)
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (TBC)
Refreshments will be served and we hope you can join us for this event.
For further information or to RSVP your attendance please contact MHCC ACT on (02) 6249 7756 or email admin@mhccact.org.au
Please provide the following information in your RSVP:
Forum/event you are RSVP’ing for:
Your name:
Your organisation (if applicable):
Contact phone:
Contact email:
Thank you and regards,
Simon Viereck
Policy and Sector Development Manager
Room 1.06, Level 1
Griffin Centre
20 Genge Street
Canberra City ACT 2601
t: 02 6249 7756 f: 02 6249 7801
w: www.mhccact.org.au