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. Network funding remains unchanged, get in touch if you are unsure of your network budget. Topic IdeasSome 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 WebinarsDo you have what it takes to engage with Indigenous people?Date: Thursday 19 September 2019 Read Sophie's story and learn more about the panel. Better outcomes in schizophrenia - a patient-centred approachDate: Thursday 7 November 2019 International ConferenceRefocus on Recovery 2019 conference Kind regards, Email: h.carey@mhpn.org.au Essential resources
MHPN's webinar library has 100+ great resources for network meetings. Next webinar: Do you have what it takes to engage with Indigenous people? Thurs 19 Sept |