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Waiora Clinic
L2, 435 Malvern Rd
South Yarra 3141
Phone: 03 9076 4713
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Welcome to the Inner South Parents and Friends Website!
Who We Are
We are a community support group for the families and friends of people with a serious mental illness in the Inner South East region: the Cities of Stonnington, Port Phillip and Glen Eira as well as carers from outside these areas who might be seeking information and support. We aim to: - Share experiences - Gain information on resources for people with a mental illness or psychiatric disability and their carers and circulate this information - Keep abreast of the latest developments in mental health - Invite speakers to our meetings from a range of areas relevant to mental health - Act to protect and promote the interests of people with mental illness and their carers - Help carers to become better informed so that both they, and those for whom they care, can lead more rewarding lives.
Our office is currently located at Waiora Clinic, Level 2, 435 Malvern Road, South Yarra 3141, telephone 9076 4713. A message can be left with reception or on voicemail if the office is unattended. Our excellent small lending library can be accessed by leaving a phone message at our office - a list of titles can be emailed or mailed to you. For membership of our group and to join the newsletter mailing list please email us on AlfredPsych.ParentsFriends@alfred.org.au. Membership is free and membership details are confidential. Meetings
Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, February through to November, commencing at 7.30pm. We invite guest speakers to talk on topics relevant to mental health and carer issues. From 14 July 2009 our meetings will be held at: Betty Day Centre
67 Argyle Street
ST KILDA 3182
Argyle Street runs off Chapel Street and is easily accessed by public transport along Chapel Street or St Kilda Road.
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Pre-view and comment on draft COPMI DVD
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Monash University is looking for parents to pre-view and comment on a draft DVD that the COPMI (Children of Parents with a Mental Illness) national initiative has developed.
The DVD provides information about mental illness, how it might impact on families and how parents can support their children.
Participants must
· Have at least one child aged 8-12
· Have anxiety, depression – or both
· Be in treatment or have recently completed treatment for depression or anxiety
· Agree to complete a questionnaire before and after watching the DVD resource...
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Posted by judith on Sunday, January 15 @ 21:23:21 PST (9 reads)
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ARAFEMI joins the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
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'ARAFEMI, a long-standing Victorian provider of mental health services, has become a member organisation of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA). As the Victorian member, ARAFEMI will work alongside a strong network of organisations in each state and territory to improve the lives of people affected by serious illness.'
For further information or enquiries please contact: MIFA Executive Director David Meldrum 08 8271 1028
ARAFEMI Executive Director Frances Sanders 03 9810 9300
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Cannabis link to psychosis
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'A new study has provided the first conclusive evidence that cannabis use significantly hastens the onset of psychotic illnesses during the critical years of brain development - with possible life-long consequences.
The first ever meta-analysis of more than 20 000 patients shows that smoking cannabis is associated with an earlier onset of psychotic illness by up to 2.7 years...
In partnership with St Vincent's Hospital and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the study set out to establish the extent to which use of cannabis, alcohol and other psychoactive substances affects the age at onset of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia...
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Posted by judith on Sunday, February 20 @ 00:00:00 PST (216 reads)
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Access Unlimited in partnership with the Cities of Stonnington and Glen Eira offers a wide range of sporting activities at a low or no cost for people with disabilities. Tennis lessons are available at the Chadstone Tennis Club for $5 per session. Contact is Alison Leydin on 0417 577 694 or pobox682@bigpond.com...
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Posted by judith on Sunday, December 12 @ 00:00:00 PST (239 reads)
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beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month
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October 2010 is beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month. To help raise awareness and reduce stigma beyondblue suggests you can:
- wear a beyondblue wristband during October
- take a beyondblue carry bag with you when you're shopping
- put a beyondblue magnet on the fridge
- encourage your family and friends to keep active - organise a group walk, bike ride or game in the park
- visit www.beyondblue.org.au to find out about beyondblue events and activities...
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Posted by judith on Monday, September 27 @ 00:00:00 PDT (352 reads)
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Draft Supported Residential Services Regulations
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'Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge has invited public comment on draft regulations for Victoria's Supported Residential Services (SRS).... "The draft regulations set out the detailed requirements for application processes, information for residents, complaints procedures, record keeping and reporting, the accommodation and personal support standards, staffing requirements, and fees and money management."...
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Posted by judith on Sunday, January 08 @ 21:51:03 PST (7 reads)
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Briefing paper - Mental Health Legal Centre
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'Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services Officers) Bill 2011 and new mental health powers
The Bill aims to give armed protective services officers (PSOs) on Melbourne train stations, and other designated places, powers to "combat crime and antisocial behaviour". Worryingly, it also gives PSOs the power to apprehend, using reasonable force, a person who hasn't committed a crime, but whom the PSO reasonably believes appears to be mentally ill, and is at risk of suicide or causing serious bodily harm. Until now, only police had these powers, under section 10 of the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) (MHA).'
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Posted by judith on Tuesday, August 30 @ 00:00:00 PDT (64 reads)
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New mental health consumer website
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Heidi Everett a well known artist, musician, writer, speaker and mental health consumer has launched a publication about a consumer philosophy called *Mental Sk'illness* on the website http://skillness.weebly.com/.
If you're part of a health/social welfare organisation and like the website please let Heidi know and she will add your link to the links/contact page.
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Posted by judith on Sunday, January 16 @ 00:00:00 PST (214 reads)
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Carers Victoria State Election Campaign 2010
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Carers Victoria is encouraging carers to take action and join their campaign to advocate for better supports and services for caring families and those they care for. Families can assist by contacting the media and writing to government and opposition members prior to the state election on Saturday 27 November 2010...
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Posted by judith on Monday, September 27 @ 00:00:00 PDT (393 reads)
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MoneyHelp is an initiative of the Victorian Government which aims to assist, community service providers, local councils, businesses, industry groups and individuals by providing:
- a free phone financial counselling service, offering a financial counselling and debt advice service for Victorians experiencing financial difficulty as a result of job loss or reduced working hours, ...
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Posted by judith on Monday, September 06 @ 00:00:00 PDT (365 reads)
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| Monday, August 23 | | · | Hearing Voices Group |
| Sunday, August 22 | | · | Inside Out |
| Monday, August 02 | | · | Heidi Everett Live on Southern FM |
| Monday, June 21 | | · | Know Your Rights |
| Sunday, June 20 | | · | The Victorian Government Carer Card |
| Monday, March 01 | | · | Mental Health Advice Line |
| · | Minds at Risk |
| · | Exercise and Get fit |
| · | Mind- Southern Respite Services |
| Sunday, February 28 | | · | National Quality Framework Consultation |
| Monday, September 21 | | · | Sane StigmaWatch |
| · | Adult Siblings of Individuals with Autism or Psychosis |
| Wednesday, September 02 | | · | Carers Week 18-24 October 2009 |
| · | Anyone for Bushwalking |
| · | Tai chi |
| · | National Disability Insurance Scheme |
| Monday, August 17 | | · | Restructure of health and community services |
| · | Outside In - Community Responses to Complex and Diverse Needs |
| · | Parliamentary inquiry into Victorian hospitals |
| · | Review of the Mental Health Act |
| Tuesday, December 30 | | · | Statewide Carer Forum Mental Health Act 1986 Review |
| · | ROARHOUSE |
| Sunday, December 14 | | · | Mental Health First Aid |
| Monday, December 01 | | · | Music Network Party |
| · | National Affordable Housing Agreement |
| Monday, November 17 | | · | Art of Interruption |
| · | RecLink Soccer Development Day |
| · | Make your own Zine |
| Monday, October 27 | | · | Bonus Payments for Carers and Pensioners |
| Monday, May 19 | | · | Federal Budget 2008-09 |
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