August 2019

Hi ,

Welcome to August's Coordinator Connect.

In this issue, find topic ideas for your next meeting from a list of upcoming health days, read network tips from Geelong coordinator, Cathy Bolger, and make sure you register for our upcoming webinars; the first on Indigenous mental health and the following on how we can work together to best serve people living with schizophrenia.
Lastly, don't miss your chance to be a part of the Refocus on Recovery international conference debate.

Network funding remains unchanged, get in touch if you are unsure of your network budget.

Topic Ideas

Some networks have found health awareness days a source of inspiration for network meetings. We've compiled a list of upcoming days and resources that you can use for your next series of meetings. Read more here...

With R U OK? day coming up, MHPN would like to take the opportunity to remind practitioners about the importance of self-care. You might like to host a meeting on self-care like these networks did.

Check out our articles Top Topics and 10 ideas for network for more meeting topic ideas.

Coordinator Q&A

MHPN recently caught up with Cathy Bolger, coordinator of the Geelong network for the past 7 years. Cathy shares her insights on the success of the network and how she sourced guest speakers. Read the full article.

Upcoming Webinars

Do you have what it takes to engage with Indigenous people?

Date: Thursday 19 September 2019
Time: 7:15—8:30pm AEST

Read Sophie's story and learn more about the panel.

Register

Better outcomes in schizophrenia - a patient-centred approach

Date: Thursday 7 November 2019
Time: 7:15—8:30pm AEDT

Register

International Conference

Refocus on Recovery 2019 conference
The Refocus on Recovery international conference will be held in the UK from 3 - 5 September. You are invited to join the live stream debate 9.00am AEST on Wednesday 4 September. The debate motion for 2019 is: “This house believes that there is no place for compulsion in a rights-oriented mental health system”. Find out more here.

Kind regards,

Holly Carey
Project Officer

Email: h.carey@mhpn.org.au
Phone: 03 8662 6620
Freecall: 1800 209 031

Essential resources
Current financial support
Awareness Calendar
Survey Tool fact-sheet

MHPN's webinar library has 100+ great resources for network meetings.
Watch past webinars

Next webinar: Do you have what it takes to engage with Indigenous people? Thurs 19 Sept
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