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MHPN Presents: In Conversation With... - This series features mental health professionals, advocates, academics, clinicians and people with lived experience, engaging in ‘fire-side’ conversations, discussing topics of mutual interest and expertise.
Check it out
For more apps, websites, podcasts and other resources to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing, visit checkin.org.au
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Mind Your Health - Mind Your Health is a health and wellbeing initiative launched by SBS Australia featuring articles, podcasts and videos in English and in a number of languages.
Visit the site
For more apps, websites, podcasts and other resources to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing, visit checkin.org.au
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Mindspa - Mindspa is a mobile app designed to provide emotional support in everyday challenges. "Using a variety of psychology based articles, self assessment tools, mental wellness workouts, and life improvement courses, we help you cope with difficult emotions."
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For more apps, websites, podcasts and other resources to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing, visit checkin.org.au
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What's happening in your community? Head to www.checkin.org.au to find more events happening near you.
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Mental Health Week (MHW) 2022 in Tasmania was held between 8 October and 16 October. Part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in October each year, MHW incorporates World Mental Health Day, held globally on 10 October.
The theme was ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’, and we saw so many organisations and businesses embracing this! More than 80 events were held across the state, engaging Tasmanian communities in activities that promote mental health and wellbeing, and raising awareness and understanding about mental illness and the value of good mental health and self-care.
Thank you to all who got involved and supported MHW 2022, and we can't wait to bring it back bigger and better next year!
Check out our video wrap up!
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Anglicare Tasmania and partners present the Reframing Addiction Conference, a two-day professional development and capacity building opportunity for those in the Health and Community services sector working with and supporting people affected by addiction including gambling and alcohol and other drugs.
The conference features leading national keynote speakers and plenary discussions. For the most up to date list of speakers and plenary discussions visit anglicare-tas.org.au/reframing-addiction
It aims to encourage and share the voice of people with lived experience, enhance community and service partnerships, and highlight the latest ways Tasmanians can come together to bring addiction out of the shadows.
Most of us know or have supported someone living with addiction. We know that addiction is often misunderstood, hidden and damages peoples lives every day. The resulting stigma and discrimination is just as damaging.
Join us as we take action, share stories, create partnerships and foster conversation around addiction in our communities.
It's time to talk, share, support and reframe the way we think about addiction.
Where: paranaple convention centre, 137 Rooke Street Devonport, TAS 7310
When: Wed 23 November – Thu 24 November
Book now!
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 Continuation of NewAccess for Small Business Owners
The NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) service will continue to 31 December 2024, following the inclusion of extension funding in the recent federal Budget.
The Commonwealth’s commitment to continue NASBO comes at a critical time for small business owners who are facing increasing economic pressures, staffing shortages, and the ongoing impacts of natural disasters and the pandemic. The Money and Mental Health Social Research Report commissioned by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) in partnership with Beyond Blue, confirmed small business owners are already more likely to experience financial challenges and poor mental health.
Since its launch in March 2021, NASBO has supported more than 2,700 small business owners around the country. Seven out of ten people who used the service show a significant reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms against clinically validated measures.
If you would like further information about NASBO or a stakeholder engagement pack, please contact Product Manager Greta Vella on (03) 9020 3611 or email greta.vella@beyondblue.org.au.
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 During February-June this year COTA Tasmania undertook state-wide consultation activities across lutruwita, Tasmania, focusing on people’s experiences of ageing and what needs to be considered, funded and to influence future policy directions.
Over 1,500 community members had their say as part of our H.E.A.R Active Ageing Consultation and this lived experience will shape the development of a new six-year Active Ageing strategy for Tasmania 2023-2029.
The consultation report was launched on 3 rd November by the Minister for Community Services and Development, the Honourable Nic Street MP at Golden Wattle Café, Glenorchy.
View the report.
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Introducing Emerging Minds Families: free infant and child mental health resources for parents, families and practitioners
Emerging Minds has recently launched Emerging Minds Families – a brand new range of resources for parents and families looking for information and support about infant and child mental health.
The resources – including videos, factsheets, animations and podcasts – are free and have been developed in collaboration with families, practitioners and researchers. They are designed for practitioners to share and use with the parents and families they work with, or for parents and families to access directly.
Topics include:
- Supporting parents and families living with mental illness
- Responding to and managing the impact of natural disasters including floods, bushfire and drought
- Understanding and managing anxiety in children and young people, and
- Infant mental health and wellbeing.
Visit the Emerging Minds website to access the resources and subscribe to the Emerging Minds Families newsletter
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 Do you support or provide care to someone who has attempted suicide?
In Australia and globally, suicide and suicide attempt remains a significant public health concern. Recent research estimates that 65,000 people attempt suicide in Australia every year, affecting families, friends, and communities.
We know that loved ones, family members and friends provide most of the practical and emotional support to those who have attempted suicide. At the same time, this support role is often fulfilling but can also be challenging and stressful for caregivers.
Whilst there is a growing range of programs and resources for the person who has attempted suicide, there is limited research on the needs of those who provide care and support. As a result, very few programs and resources specifically focus on caregivers of a person who has attempted suicide.
Our friends at Everymind are trialling a new tailored program to support families and friends who care for someone who has attempted suicide.
The short, self-paced program includes two core modules and a range of complementary optional mini-modules that focus on the needs, experiences and challenges of caregiving.
The Minds Together program for family and friends supporting someone who has attempted suicide is free to access and delivered online, for caregivers to complete at a time and place convenient to them.
To find out more and to take part, visit: mindstogether.org.au
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Mindfulness Programs are aimed at reducing stress, anxiety and depression and increasing the wellbeing of all adult Tasmanians. Participants report feeling less reactive, calmer and with a greater understanding of themselves and how to respond to life’s challenges.
These programs are free and supported by Primary Health Tasmania under the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program, however eligibility requirements apply. They are designed for adult Tasmanians experiencing or at risk of mild to moderate stress, anxiety or depression.
Are you a GP or health provider? You can request an Info Pack by email.
Find a Course or learn more.
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 Time flies…make every parenting moment count!
Childhood is made up of many moments. Big and little, difficult and magical, challenging and extra-special. Time flies! Make every parenting moment count, grow closer to your children and help them do well, now and for the years to come. Reduce stress – yours and theirs – with proven, positive ideas and strategies.
Now it’s FREE to do the online program developed in Australia and used around the world. There’s a separate online program to help parents support children’s anxiety-coping skills. Backed by research, proven by parents. Funded by the Australian Government.
Start today! triplep-parenting.net.au
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 Volunteering Tasmania are partnering with Mental Health Council of Tasmania and University of Tasmania to run a series of workshops on leadership in mental health and well-being.
Learn the essential leadership skills to help support your volunteers' mental health effectively.
These interactive online sessions will:
• Promote inclusivity
• Provide practical leadership skills training and reflection
• Improve your knowledge/understanding of your own and others' mental health and well-being
The first online workshop will take place on 30 November.
Register today by emailing sarahs@volunteeringtas.org.au
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Tasmanian Communications Charter
Did you know that Tasmania was the first state to adopt the National Communications Charter?
The Charter brings the community sector together with government and people with lived experience, promoting a common language around mental health, mental illness and suicide in Tasmania, so that together we can work to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviour.
The Charter website includes a short, free online training module that will guide you throguh The Charter, and help you talk about mental health and suicide in a way that is safe, free from stigma and encourages help seeking behaviour.
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