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Housing for Mental Health 2008 - 2012
Organisations are already showing their support by formally endorsing this statement. If your organisation or you as an individual wish to show your support by endorsing the statement please email us with your name, organisation (where relevant) and contact details to administration@mhcsa.org.au. |
| DocumentsHousing for Mental Health 2008 - 2012 (pdf) |
Mental Health Progress Report The MHCSA published the policy statement 'Mental Health - Lets Make It Work' in November 2005 which proposed 11 actions to fix up the mental health system. There has been a lot of attention on mental health since then and is timely now with the release of the Social Inclusion Unit report 'Stepping Up' to review progress against the 11 actions in 'Mental Health-Lets Make It Work'.
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| Documents Mental Health Progress Report (pdf)
Mental Health Coalition Policy Statement (pdf)
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Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health; A Heady Mix.Presented by the Mental Health Coalition of SA and SA Network of Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS) this forum brought together key representatives from the Drug & Alcohol, and Mental Health sectors to address issues that concern and overlap both sectors. The keynote speaker was Paul Dillon from the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), who presented current research on changing AOD trends and their effects on mental health. The afternoon session featured workshops on the way forward for the two sectors. Click on the links to download the program and presentations.
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Core Business or Too Hard Basket: Aged Care and Mental Health Forum Presented by the Mental Health Coalition of SA and Helping Hand Aged Care during Mental Health Week 2006, this forum featured a number of non government and Government Agencies exploring issues and programs surrounding Mental Health in older people. The day provided an opportunity for practitioners to share ideas and learn about current programs in Mental Health and Aged Care. The program included Marion Wilde from Beyond Blue discussing beyondblue's current research and partnerships in the area of depression and older people; Shirley Aston of CNAHS presenting on her work in delivering training on Mental Health for older people to HACC providers and indigenous communities. Click on the links to download the program and presentations. |
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The right home in the right location with the right support is a submission in response to the Discussion Paper ‘Accommodation and Personal Support for People with Disabilities in South Australia ’. This submission was lodged with the Department of Families and Communities Supported Accommodation Task Force in August, 2006
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Housing for Mental Health Forum On the 9 th May, Shelter SA and the MHCSA ran a housing forum at the Italian Centre. The event was fully subscribed with over 200 people from a wide range of government and non-government service providers, consumers and carers attending. The forum speakers presented information on a wide range of issues. Executive Director of Shelter SA Gary Wilson discussed the current housing situation in the State and Geoff Harris, Executive Officer of the MHCSA gave an overview of the recovery model and what it means for service/system development. A range of NGO service providers and consumer representatives from OARS, MIFSA and the Diamond Clubhouse talked about what works in an accommodation support service. Speakers representing the government sector included The Honorable Gail Gago; Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Peter Smith; Deputy Chief Executive, Department of Families and Communities and Dr John Brayley; Director of the Mental Health Unit.
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| Documents: - To view the Housing Forum program, click here. (pdf)
- To view Housing Forum questions, click here. (Word)
- To view Peter Smith’s responses to questions, click here.(Word)
- To view Setting the scene, Gary Wilson, click here (PowerPoint)
- To view Recovery Model & service-system development, Geoff Harris, click here. (PowerPoint)
- To view Access to Housing and supports, Peter Smith, click here. (PowerPoint)
To view An Integrated system , Dr John Brayley , click here. (PowerPoint) - To view What works in an Accommodation Support service, Steve Lowe, click here. (PowerPoint)
- To view What works in an Accommodation Support Service, Cecile Dutreix, click here. (Word)
- To view media article 1, click here
- To view media article 2, click here
- To view media article 3, click here
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