October 2022!

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Why are so many musos drawn into working with folks living with mental health concerns on the mid north coast of New South Wales?

This week I was treated to a deeper dive into the talent pool in this part of the world through another couple of days of recovery focused mental health training.

Last time I was here, in May 2022, I bumped into Toni Lawson from one of my favourite feminist folk bands of the 90s, Isis. I was also introduced to the local earthy pub band stylings of Matt Higgins’ side hustle, Black Cows. Toni and Matt are part of the team of mental health nurses at NCMHRU -pronounced “nic-maroo”- short for North Coast Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. This week I got to see why Matt earned the nickname “Gandalf” through his nearly 40 years in this field…..

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‘Who’s inspiring us’

Introducing “Narrative re-writes”

Shyamal (pronounced: Sha – mull) Swamy is a narrative practitioner in independent practice.

A practicing poet, painter and cake decorator, Shyamal offers counselling services, exclusively by telehealth as an expression of her longing to make a difference with words. We thoroughly recommend her to you.

Visit or contact Shyamal at: shyamal@narrativerewrites.com.au

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Becoming an Outcomes Star Licensed Trainer

The last Outcomes Star Licensed Trainer Train the Trainer program for 2022 is currently underway with candidates coming from all over Australia and Aotearoa (NZ). Training someone to be a Licensed Trainer is a great way to build Star use skills and expertise within your organisation, as well as build the capacity of your chosen candidate to facilitate training and lead Star practice development.

We have three Open Train the Trainer courses planned for 2023 (delivered via Zoom), and can also deliver the sessions ‘in-house’ at your venue (see the pictured successful ‘Top-End’ participants from TeamHEALTH, earlier this year)

More information about the Licensed Trainer