Mental Health Council of Tasmania E-News February Edition

MHCT E-News February 2017 Edition

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Mental Health Council of Tasmania E-NEWS

February 2017 Edition

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Contents

MHCT Update
Regional Mental Health Group Meetings
Employment and Training Opportunities
Sector News
Events and Workshops
E-news Contributions
Mental Health in the Media

MHCT Update

Dear MHCT E-News Subscribers,

2017 is now in full swing with most people returned from holidays and ready to dive into what this year has in store. Already MHCT has a number of exciting new projects we are working on and a few updates for you all.

This week we are holding a consultation with members that deliver services that are transitioning into the NDIS. This consultation will assist MHCT with our submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS regarding the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition. For more information about the Joint Standing Committee click here. If you would like to contribute to our submission, please provide your feedback by Monday 20 February to Elida Meadows emeadows@mhct.org

MHCT is now able to advertise for a new position to assist our members with system reform. We are currently advertising for a Project Officer who will be responsible for sector reform engagement. If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for the position please click here. Applications close 5 pm 15 February.

We are also pleased to announce that our workshops with Michelle Swallow regarding change management in the community sector have now been fully booked for the last sessions. This has been a highly insightful process for those involved, and we hope to be able to provide similar assistance in the future for our members.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss any current issue in the mental health sector don't hesitate to get in touch.

- Connie Digolis, MHCT CEO

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Regional Mental Health Group Meetings

The first round of Regional Mental Health Group meetings for 2017 will be held in March. If you have any agenda items please get in touch with our Sector Liaison Officer, Elinor eheard@mhct.org Location and times will be confirmed closer to the dates.

March Meeting Dates for your diary
North West: Tuesday 21 March
North: Wednesday 22 March
South: Thursday 23 March

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Employment and Training Opportunities

MHCT Project Officer - Sector Reform
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania is seeking a full-time Project Officer to inform and communicate on government policy reform at both state and national levels in the mental health sector. More information can be found here. Closes: 15 February

Relationships Australia - Suicide Prevention Project Officer
A part-time position within the Early Intervention Services Program, view the full advertisement here Closes: 20 February

Commissioner for Children and Young People's Advisory Council - Apply NOW
Applications are now open to be part of the The Children and Young People’s Advisory Council. Everyone on the Council has a chance to participate and have to their say. The Council is divided into three regional groups which meet the Commissioner twice a year in Launceston, Burnie/Devonport or Hobart to talk about local, state and national issues affecting children and young people in Tasmania. Children and young people up to 18 years from all backgrounds, cultures and locations are invited to apply.

Blue Knot Foundation - Are you trauma-informed?
Foundation for Trauma-Informed Care and Practice training will be held on Friday 12th May at Rydges Hobart. More information and registration

Women and Leadership Scholarships
Women and Leadership Australia (WLA) is supporting the development of female leaders across the health sector by providing grants for leadership development. Funding is limited with more information available here

Choose Life Services - ASIST and MHFA training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) training - Devonport, Launceston & Hobart
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training - Launceston, Hobart, NW Coast

LAMBERT Training and Events
Provides community education in a variety of aspects of mental health awareness. The signature course is the 2 Day Mental Health First Aid course in both the Standard and the Youth specific form. Recently MHFA have added a 4-hour workshop on responding to a suicidal person. Read more…

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Sector News

Primary Health Tasmania Mental Health Stakeholder Forums
Hobart - 6 March Launceston - 7 March Burnie - 8 March
Primary Health Tasmania will be holding regional forums around Tasmania during March to seek feedback on proposed models of care (e.g. group programs and digital mental health etc.) which will inform the commissioning of low-intensity services and interventions for adults with or at risk of mild mental illness.....read more

Youth engagement in mental health services research project
The Centre for Rural Health, UTAS are conducting a research project investigating youth engagement in Tasmanian mental health services. To do this we will be identifying service gaps, barriers for youth seeking treatment and seeking suggestions to better meet the needs of these young people and their families. This will be done through interviews with clients, their families and mental health stakeholders. We would like to invite you to participate in a brief (15-20 mins) phone interview to offer your input on behalf of your organisation. More information or to participate

International Mental Health Conference - Call for Abstracts
21 - 23 August - Gold Coast QLD
Authors or organisations interested in presenting a paper at the 18th International Mental Health Conference are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by 15 May 2017. More information on the conference and submissions can be found here

Australasian Mental Heath and Higher Education Conference - Call for Abstracts
30 June - 1 July at James Cook University Townsville QLD
With 75% of mental health difficulties emerging before the age of 25, we have convened this conference to promote discussion into the nature, responses, support, and potential future directions for addressing mental health in higher education. For more information on submission categories and guidelines click here

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Events and Workshops

Staying Connected Workshop - various TAS locations - commencing 8 March
Power bills are among the biggest expenses in any Tasmanian household and, when you are on a low income, small changes can make a big difference to your budget bottom line.
TasCOSS and Sustainable Living Tasmania's Staying Connected Workshops give front line community service workers information and skills to help clients manage energy costs. Register here

Arts and Mental Health free Forum - Newtown - 21 February
Increase your understanding of the use of different art forms to improve mental health. Learn about key strategies for successful program development; and be a part of creating a positive change to improve access and participation for people with mental illness at this free forum

An Introduction to Working with Individuals who have Self-Destructive Behaviour
Safe in OZ will be presenting a two-day workshop "An Introduction to Working with Individuals who have Self-Destructive Behaviour" at the following locations, register your interest below:
Risdon Cove 20 & 21 February Launceston 23 & 24 February Burnie 27 & 28 February

Creating a mentally safe and healthy workplace - Hobart - 24 February
In partnership with Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) the 11th Better Work Tasmania (BWT) networking session offers engaging key note speakers, active learning and an opportunity to draw on the knowledge of an expert panel. More information.

TasCOSS Introduction to Governance Program - commencing in March
The Introduction to Governance Program is presented by TasCOSS in partnership with Michelle Swallow from Leadership and Change Consultants and will be held in Hobart, Bernie and Launceston - more details and registration.

Tools for change using creative groupwork - Hobart - 20 & 21 March
A 2-day workshop develops the necessary skills for group leaders to facilitate creative group work - more information

Stop Male Suicide in Tasmania Seminar - Hobart - 21 March
Suicide kills around six men a month in Tasmania and costs the economy at estimated $402M. Men and boys in Tasmania are nearly four times more likely to take their own lives.....read more.

Core Value Workshop - Hobart - 16 May
Core Values Therapy (CVT) Workshops - Discover what is important to our clients that dominates their feelings, thinking and behaviours - registration
Core Values Therapy Revisited Workshop - Hobart - 17 May registration

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MHCT E News Contributions

Do you have something you would like to contribute?
The deadline for contributions to the next E-News will be COB 3rd March
Do you have an upcoming event or something you are doing that needs promotion? Please let us know! MHCT is more than happy to post short pieces in full, attach flyers or post links to external sites. email: spearson@mhct.org

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Mental Health in the Media

Greg Hunt MP talks Suicide Prevention

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt joins 7.30 to discuss the expansion of the Government's suicide prevention trial. View video or read the transcript from ABC news here

Does more mental health treatment and less stigma produce better mental health?
Two articles published recently discuss this in details and shine a revealing light on how the general public views mental health care and its practitioners. You can read both articles from The Conversation in more detail here.

Mental health funding 'locked down in dysfunctional hospital system' – Ian Hickie

Government funding for mental health is “locked down in the dysfunctional hospital system” rather than being invested in community mental health services where it is most needed, the national mental health commissioner, Ian Hickie, says. Read the full article from The Guardian here

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