Commission Update - December 2018 Issue 56
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End of year message from Commissioner
As the year ends, I would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and relaxing holiday season. It’s been a huge year for all of us at the Mental Health Commission of NSW, and I am thankful for the support and collaboration of our partners. We will be taking a break over the Christmas close down period, returning Monday 7 January, 2019.
Lived Experience Framework launch
The Lived Experience Framework was launched by the Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Tanya Davies MP on Tuesday 4 December 2018.The Framework guides mental health and social services to work together with people with lived experience of mental health issues and caring, families and kinship groups. The Framework helps organisations embed lived experience participation, influence and leadership as everyday business.
Community Advisory Council recruitment
We are seeking expressions of interest for short-term Community Advisory Council appointments. Applications will close on Friday 4 January 2019.
Kim's story
Kim Vo lives with significant mental health issues and he spent much of his early 20's being unwell. Kim is now employed as a peer worker with South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Macarthur Assertive Treatment Team, and Kim goes into the community every day to meet and support people with mental health issues.
Annual Report 2017-2018
This is the Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission of New South Wales for 2017-2018. We are proud of what we have achieved this year with our partners and are excited about what lies ahead.
Join the team
The Commission is recruiting to fill several staff roles in the team between now and March 2019. Please check our website or iworkforNSW for more information and share with your contacts.
Grant opportunity
The Federal Government has opened submissions for the first roll out of grants under the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission, aimed at developing new approaches to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat mental illness.
Eating disorder treatment reforms
The Federal Government has announced major changes to the Medicare Benefits Scheme that will improve the accessibility and affordability of eating disorder treatments for people in Australia.
New CEO for National Commission
Ms Christine Morgan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Mental Health Commission and will begin in March 2019. Ms Morgan is the former CEO of The Butterfly Foundation.
Upcoming events
The Salvation Army Free Christmas Day Events
25 December, Australia
Become a Lifeline Volunteer Information Session
22 January, Sydney
West Ryde Vietnamese Mental Health Support Group
26 January, West Ryde
#LivingWellNSW
For some people, the holiday period can be a stressful time of the year. Visit blackdoginstitute.org.au for helpful tips and tricks on how to stay mentally well over the festive season.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Are you looking for a mental health service in your area? Try the WayAhead Directory.
