BRAINSTORM

Mental Health

Services

Brainstorm is a Consumer amp Carer Participation initiative and the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of South West Healthcare Psychiatric Services Division

February 2011

Title Self Portrait Artwork 2010 Vanessa Nell Reproduced with permission of the artist

Next Info Session Information sessions dedicated to consumers carers and the community All welcome Question period after presentation March

Topic Insomnia amp Sleep Managment Date 17 March 2011 Time 100pm - 300pm Where Anicca Cottage Bohan Place 174mdash178 Lava Street Warrnambool

Family Friends and Carers An advisory group to assist the service in delivering family and carer focused treatment If you are interested in joining these meetings please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Date 10th March 2011 Where Bohan Place amp via videoconferencing

Consumer Advisory Group An advisory group to assist the service in delivering Consumer centred care If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Date 07th April 2011 Where Bohan Place via video conferencing

1

2

Insomnia amp Sleep Management

The Participation Team Presents the following INFORMATION SESSION

Presented by Allan Woodward

Date 17 March 2011 Time 100pmmdash300pm Place Anicca Cottage Bohan Place 174-178 Lava Street RSVP The Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Participation Using experiences to influence change

Mental Health

Services

3

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Are you a consumer

Want to have a say and make a difference There are now vacancies on the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) in Camperdown Portland and Hamilton Our committee is made up entirely of consumers (or clients service users psychiatric survivorsmdashor whatever language you identify with ) and aims to improve the quality of public mental health services in South West Victoria We are a friendly respectful group and look forward to working with new members

Independent Peer Support Groups With the support of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) independent peer support groups have been created in Camperdown and Warrnambool These groups are informal and focus on whatever the grouprsquos needs might be This could be as easy as having a cuppa and a chat to support one another to discussing a range of consumer issues WARNAMBOOL Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Mondays the 14th of February and the 14th of March at South West Advocacy 31 Princes Street Warrnambool from 12mdash2pm Please contact Tony Salter at VMIAC if you have any queries on 9380 3900 or just come along CAMPERDOWN Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Thursday 24th February and Friday 11th March at Community House from 12mdash2pm Please contact Camperdown Aspire on 5593 1060 if you have any queries or just come along

4

Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) The Consumer Advisory Group is a committee designed to assist the Psychiatric Services in delivering consumer-centered care The Consumer Advisory Group meets every two months via videoconferencing between Warrnambool Camperdown Portland and Hamilton The Group aims to have a joint meeting with the Psychiatric Services Management Committee three times per year If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Con su l t an t on 5561 9100 o r participateswhnetau Next Meeting Thursday April 7th 11ammdash1pm

If you are a consumer and would like to become more involved in our service please call Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the ParticipationTeam participateswhnetau

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

Next Info Session Information sessions dedicated to consumers carers and the community All welcome Question period after presentation March

Topic Insomnia amp Sleep Managment Date 17 March 2011 Time 100pm - 300pm Where Anicca Cottage Bohan Place 174mdash178 Lava Street Warrnambool

Family Friends and Carers An advisory group to assist the service in delivering family and carer focused treatment If you are interested in joining these meetings please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Date 10th March 2011 Where Bohan Place amp via videoconferencing

Consumer Advisory Group An advisory group to assist the service in delivering Consumer centred care If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Date 07th April 2011 Where Bohan Place via video conferencing

1

2

Insomnia amp Sleep Management

The Participation Team Presents the following INFORMATION SESSION

Presented by Allan Woodward

Date 17 March 2011 Time 100pmmdash300pm Place Anicca Cottage Bohan Place 174-178 Lava Street RSVP The Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Participation Using experiences to influence change

Mental Health

Services

3

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Are you a consumer

Want to have a say and make a difference There are now vacancies on the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) in Camperdown Portland and Hamilton Our committee is made up entirely of consumers (or clients service users psychiatric survivorsmdashor whatever language you identify with ) and aims to improve the quality of public mental health services in South West Victoria We are a friendly respectful group and look forward to working with new members

Independent Peer Support Groups With the support of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) independent peer support groups have been created in Camperdown and Warrnambool These groups are informal and focus on whatever the grouprsquos needs might be This could be as easy as having a cuppa and a chat to support one another to discussing a range of consumer issues WARNAMBOOL Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Mondays the 14th of February and the 14th of March at South West Advocacy 31 Princes Street Warrnambool from 12mdash2pm Please contact Tony Salter at VMIAC if you have any queries on 9380 3900 or just come along CAMPERDOWN Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Thursday 24th February and Friday 11th March at Community House from 12mdash2pm Please contact Camperdown Aspire on 5593 1060 if you have any queries or just come along

4

Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) The Consumer Advisory Group is a committee designed to assist the Psychiatric Services in delivering consumer-centered care The Consumer Advisory Group meets every two months via videoconferencing between Warrnambool Camperdown Portland and Hamilton The Group aims to have a joint meeting with the Psychiatric Services Management Committee three times per year If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Con su l t an t on 5561 9100 o r participateswhnetau Next Meeting Thursday April 7th 11ammdash1pm

If you are a consumer and would like to become more involved in our service please call Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the ParticipationTeam participateswhnetau

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

2

Insomnia amp Sleep Management

The Participation Team Presents the following INFORMATION SESSION

Presented by Allan Woodward

Date 17 March 2011 Time 100pmmdash300pm Place Anicca Cottage Bohan Place 174-178 Lava Street RSVP The Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Participation Using experiences to influence change

Mental Health

Services

3

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Are you a consumer

Want to have a say and make a difference There are now vacancies on the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) in Camperdown Portland and Hamilton Our committee is made up entirely of consumers (or clients service users psychiatric survivorsmdashor whatever language you identify with ) and aims to improve the quality of public mental health services in South West Victoria We are a friendly respectful group and look forward to working with new members

Independent Peer Support Groups With the support of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) independent peer support groups have been created in Camperdown and Warrnambool These groups are informal and focus on whatever the grouprsquos needs might be This could be as easy as having a cuppa and a chat to support one another to discussing a range of consumer issues WARNAMBOOL Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Mondays the 14th of February and the 14th of March at South West Advocacy 31 Princes Street Warrnambool from 12mdash2pm Please contact Tony Salter at VMIAC if you have any queries on 9380 3900 or just come along CAMPERDOWN Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Thursday 24th February and Friday 11th March at Community House from 12mdash2pm Please contact Camperdown Aspire on 5593 1060 if you have any queries or just come along

4

Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) The Consumer Advisory Group is a committee designed to assist the Psychiatric Services in delivering consumer-centered care The Consumer Advisory Group meets every two months via videoconferencing between Warrnambool Camperdown Portland and Hamilton The Group aims to have a joint meeting with the Psychiatric Services Management Committee three times per year If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Con su l t an t on 5561 9100 o r participateswhnetau Next Meeting Thursday April 7th 11ammdash1pm

If you are a consumer and would like to become more involved in our service please call Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the ParticipationTeam participateswhnetau

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

3

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Are you a consumer

Want to have a say and make a difference There are now vacancies on the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) in Camperdown Portland and Hamilton Our committee is made up entirely of consumers (or clients service users psychiatric survivorsmdashor whatever language you identify with ) and aims to improve the quality of public mental health services in South West Victoria We are a friendly respectful group and look forward to working with new members

Independent Peer Support Groups With the support of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) independent peer support groups have been created in Camperdown and Warrnambool These groups are informal and focus on whatever the grouprsquos needs might be This could be as easy as having a cuppa and a chat to support one another to discussing a range of consumer issues WARNAMBOOL Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Mondays the 14th of February and the 14th of March at South West Advocacy 31 Princes Street Warrnambool from 12mdash2pm Please contact Tony Salter at VMIAC if you have any queries on 9380 3900 or just come along CAMPERDOWN Peer Support meetings are scheduled for Thursday 24th February and Friday 11th March at Community House from 12mdash2pm Please contact Camperdown Aspire on 5593 1060 if you have any queries or just come along

4

Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) The Consumer Advisory Group is a committee designed to assist the Psychiatric Services in delivering consumer-centered care The Consumer Advisory Group meets every two months via videoconferencing between Warrnambool Camperdown Portland and Hamilton The Group aims to have a joint meeting with the Psychiatric Services Management Committee three times per year If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Con su l t an t on 5561 9100 o r participateswhnetau Next Meeting Thursday April 7th 11ammdash1pm

If you are a consumer and would like to become more involved in our service please call Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the ParticipationTeam participateswhnetau

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

4

Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) The Consumer Advisory Group is a committee designed to assist the Psychiatric Services in delivering consumer-centered care The Consumer Advisory Group meets every two months via videoconferencing between Warrnambool Camperdown Portland and Hamilton The Group aims to have a joint meeting with the Psychiatric Services Management Committee three times per year If you are interested in joining this group please contact Eila Lyon our Consumer Con su l t an t on 5561 9100 o r participateswhnetau Next Meeting Thursday April 7th 11ammdash1pm

If you are a consumer and would like to become more involved in our service please call Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the ParticipationTeam participateswhnetau

South West Mental Health Services

CONSUMERS

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

Family Friends and Carers (FFC) This committee ensures that all services and programs of the Mental Health Services are delivered in ways that are consistent with Carerfamily needs and expectations The FFC provide feedback directly to Mental Health Services Management Committee this includes policies procedures and projects The Committee also has oversight of the Carer Support Fund We have vacancies in Hamilton Portland Camperdown and Warrnambool If you are interested in joining this group please contact Alison Tickner our Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau Next Meeting 10th March 2011

If you are a family friend or carer of a person using our service and would like to become more involved please call Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or write to the Participation

Team participateswhnetau

5

South West Mental Health Services

CARERS

Thanks to the Carers Network of Victoria we are able to offer these services free to carers in our service For more information contact Alison Tickner Carer Consultant on 5561 9100 or the clinician of the person for whom you are a carer Also available Safeway Grocery Cards and Petrol Cards

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

6

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

7

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

8

Participation - Join us

It is that easy If you are interested in improvements we have vacancies on the Opinion Council (a feedback review meeting) the Consumer Advisory Group and the Family Friends and Carers Advisory Group We also have other projects which are constantly on the go such as the substance use amp mental illness treatment manual review newsletter submissions and a wide variety of information sessions Let your clinician know you are interested or contact us the Participation Team 5561 9100 or participateswhnetau

Now available Petrol Vouchers amp Target Vouchers

For families with children under 18 to access services and activities including initiatives that will enhance skills to improve the quality of life and family relationship such as Parenting Programmes Parent Support Groups or play groups amp Social activities plus respite for young people parents and families

If you are unsure of whether your programme or activity meets the criteria please contact the FaPMI Coordinator - Teresa Tyacke or FaPMI admin assistant Jess Strange on 55619100

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

9

FaPMI strategy provides support to families who have a parent with a mental illness The overall aim of the FaPMI strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely coordinated preventative and supportive action This inturn would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and to increase the capacity of specialist mental health services to provide a family focused response to the parenting needs of their clients and the needs of their clientrsquos children You can get financial assistance from the FaPMI BROKERAGE FUND The Brokerage Fund can be used to access a range of services and activities including

Initiatives that will enhance skills to improve quality of life and family relationships through activities such as parenting programmes parent support groups or playgroups

Social activities for young people parents and families

Activities for young people which help build resilience including sports

arts and other recreational activities

Direct costs (ie a program fee) or associated costs (ie transport childcare)

If you would like to apply for assistance from the Brokerage Fund please talk to your clinician or contact Jess Strange Teresa Tyacke on 5564 6110

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

10

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

11

11

Both Sides of the Story is back We are now looking for more consumers and carers to become lsquolived experiencersquo speakers

to tell their side of the story during clinician training to community groups emergency departments emergency services and employment services To achieve this we will be running a series of workshops to train speakers and provide them with a range of skills to assist them to tell their stories If this sounds like something you might be interested in or if you have any queries please contact Eila Lyon Consumer Consultant on 5561 9100 or email participateswhnetau

14

OC opinion council

Th

e

12

The Opinion Council is a committee made up of

consumers carers clinicians amp community members with the

responsibility for planning a response to all feedback received

by the service We meet quarterly via video conferencing in

Camperdown Hamilton Portland and Warrnambool This is a

great way to get involved with improving our service and

sitting fees are also paid The next meeting will be held on the

Tuesday 22nd of February from 2-4pm Please contact the

Participation Team for more information

13

Wersquore pleased to announce the Federal Government will subsidise nicotine patches on the Pharmaceuti-cal Benefits Scheme (PBS)

The PBS addition will be especially beneficial for people from low-income groups who up until now have been largely unable to afford nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) due to the high costs involved Because NRT improves success rates among more dependent smokers this move is likely to re-sult in more quitting by those smokers who are highly disadvantaged and who have not yet managed to quit What you need to know The subsidised patches will be available to smokers from February 1 2011 At the moment the cost of a four-week course of nicotine patches is between $100 and $140 When subsidised smokers who obtain a doctorrsquos prescription for patches will receive a four-week course for approximately $3330 or $540 if they hold a concession card Each smoker will be eligible to receive 12-weeks supply of NRT patches per year (one original script plus two repeats) The strengths of the available subsidised NRT patches will be 21mg per 24 hours and 15 mg per 16 hours Patients will need to see a doctor and get a prescription for NRT patches to be eligible for the subsidy NRT patches will still be available over the counter but not at the subsidised price Doctors will be instructed to only prescribe patches to smokers who have entered a comprehen-sive support and counselling program or smokers who are entering a comprehensive support and counselling program during the consultation at which the patches are requested If a patient is unsuccessful in quitting using NRT they will still be able to access the other smok-ing cessation therapies on the PBS (Champix and Zyban) during that 12-month period Additionally wersquove had some more good news today regarding other cessation medicines From February 1st 2011 Champix will be available for an additional 12-weeks of subsidised therapy per year Thatrsquos on top of the already available 12-weeks taking the maximum subsi-dised course to 24-weeks per year Patients will need to return to their doctor to get their second 12-week course of treatment

Fiona Sharkie Executive Director

14

WHY BE MEDICINEWISE Being medicinewise will help you make better health decisions for you and those you care for We all take medicines but too often we take them for granted Be-ing medicinewise will help you to get the most benefit from your medicines By being medicine wise yoursquoll know what yoursquore taking and why and how it could affect you mdash and whether a medicine is the best option in the first place Being medicinewise means knowing the right questions to ask about your medicines and that if you are unsure about something you can ask your doctor pharmacist or search our website httpwwwnpsorgaubemedicinewise

3 steps to being medicinewise Know itrsquos a medicine Medicines donrsquot just come on prescription they include over the-counter medicines from the pharmacy supermarket or other store as well as herbal remedies vitamins and other supplements Medicines come in many forms including tablets lotions drops and inhalers

Find the active ingredient Knowing the active ingredient in your medicine will help you to avoid confusion such as accidentally dou-ble dosing if you use different brands with the same active ingredi-ent

Ask the right questions By asking questions to get the infor-mation you need about medicines from trusted sources you can get the most benefit from your medicines and make better informed de-cisions about them For more information on being medicinewise visit the website httpwwwnpsorgaubemedicinewise

15

STAR- beat NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

ldquoThankyou for the

Music ldquo CDrsquos are available to buy for

$1000

The STAR-beat Choir are inviting new members to join If you enjoy singing and making new friends the STAR-beat Choir is perfect for you There are no Auditions and you dont need to be the worlds greatest singer Its all for fun Rehearsals are once a week on a Wednesday from 230pm - 330pm There is no cost to join and all music is provided For more information on joining the Choir please contact Brooke ( Choir Director) on the details below We hope to see you at the next Rehearsal

Contact Brooke 5561 9100 Email participateswhnetau

17

16

A new look for South West Healthcare

As consumers and carers move in and around South West Healthcare they will

notice some changes South West Healthcare has released a new branding

strategy that portrays a more modern image consistent with its new facilities

and future direction As well as new a logo one of the most significant

changes for Consumers and Carers is we are now known as Mental Health

Service rather than Psychiatric Services Division Chief Executive Officer John Krygger says itrsquos timely for the 157-year-old organisation to develop a new image that is contemporary and conveys the organisationrsquos links with its various campuses and the extended community

lsquoThe necessity for a new brand became apparent as business units have been added over time each with its own independent identityrsquo he says

lsquoThe logo was inspired by the DNA chain and it represents the links with our community and various services The ldquoSrdquo for South West Healthcare is highlighted in the design and the colour green reflects the lush landscape of the South West and reinforces our commitment to environmentally sustainable practicesrsquo

The implementation of the new branding strategy is a significant undertaking It encompasses all area of service including signage uniforms and vehicles including brochures and posters

17

A Victorian charter supporting people in care relationships was launched in 2010 The charter acknowledges the role of carers in our society It articulates the rights and responsibilities of people in care relationships and how they can be supported by organisations governments and the community The charter also seeks to empower carers to access the services available to them and the person in their care as well as providing practical assistance such as listing the supports and resources available to assist carers

Carers include foster kinship and permanent carers carers of a person with a disability a severe or chronic medical condition a mental illness or someone who is frail aged or in need of palliative care The charter is accompanied by a promotional poster and five fact sheets for carers and organisations

It in the intention of South West healthcare Mental Health Services that each carer involved with us receives their own copy of ldquoA Victorian Charter Supporting People in Care Relationshipsrdquo For more information contact Alison Tickner (Carer Consultant) on 55619100 or at participateswhnetau

17

16

A new look for South West Healthcare

As consumers and carers move in and around South West Healthcare they will

notice some changes South West Healthcare has released a new branding

strategy that portrays a more modern image consistent with its new facilities

and future direction As well as new a logo one of the most significant

changes for Consumers and Carers is we are now known as Mental Health

Service rather than Psychiatric Services Division Chief Executive Officer John Krygger says itrsquos timely for the 157-year-old organisation to develop a new image that is contemporary and conveys the organisationrsquos links with its various campuses and the extended community

lsquoThe necessity for a new brand became apparent as business units have been added over time each with its own independent identityrsquo he says

lsquoThe logo was inspired by the DNA chain and it represents the links with our community and various services The ldquoSrdquo for South West Healthcare is highlighted in the design and the colour green reflects the lush landscape of the South West and reinforces our commitment to environmentally sustainable practicesrsquo

The implementation of the new branding strategy is a significant undertaking It encompasses all area of service including signage uniforms and vehicles including brochures and posters

17

A Victorian charter supporting people in care relationships was launched in 2010 The charter acknowledges the role of carers in our society It articulates the rights and responsibilities of people in care relationships and how they can be supported by organisations governments and the community The charter also seeks to empower carers to access the services available to them and the person in their care as well as providing practical assistance such as listing the supports and resources available to assist carers

Carers include foster kinship and permanent carers carers of a person with a disability a severe or chronic medical condition a mental illness or someone who is frail aged or in need of palliative care The charter is accompanied by a promotional poster and five fact sheets for carers and organisations

It in the intention of South West healthcare Mental Health Services that each carer involved with us receives their own copy of ldquoA Victorian Charter Supporting People in Care Relationshipsrdquo For more information contact Alison Tickner (Carer Consultant) on 55619100 or at participateswhnetau

17

A Victorian charter supporting people in care relationships was launched in 2010 The charter acknowledges the role of carers in our society It articulates the rights and responsibilities of people in care relationships and how they can be supported by organisations governments and the community The charter also seeks to empower carers to access the services available to them and the person in their care as well as providing practical assistance such as listing the supports and resources available to assist carers

Carers include foster kinship and permanent carers carers of a person with a disability a severe or chronic medical condition a mental illness or someone who is frail aged or in need of palliative care The charter is accompanied by a promotional poster and five fact sheets for carers and organisations

It in the intention of South West healthcare Mental Health Services that each carer involved with us receives their own copy of ldquoA Victorian Charter Supporting People in Care Relationshipsrdquo For more information contact Alison Tickner (Carer Consultant) on 55619100 or at participateswhnetau

June

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

2 3

4

5

6

7

8 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

9

10 11

12

13 14

15 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

16 17 18

19 20 21

22 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

23

24

25

26 27 28

29 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

30

18

Upcoming Calendar of Important Events

May

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

5 Public Holiday

6 7

8 9

10

11 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

12 13 14

15

16 17

18 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

19 20 21

22 23 24

25 STAR beat choir practice 230mdash330pm

26 27 28

29 30

31

Postage

Paid If Undeliverable please return to

PO Box 197

Warrnambool 3280

Postage

Paid If Undeliverable please return to

PO Box 197

Warrnambool 3280