This is an important issue to read as it details NDIS issues relating to Mental Health. Also details of carer social activities in the inner south area. Please see the link below for more details: https://mailchi.mp/fc4a57df2c03/friday-extra-8-june-2018?e=b
FREE Carers’ Day Out… High Tea + The Wizard of Oz
Alfred Health Carer Services invites carers who live in the Southern metro region of Melbourne to register your interest to attend one of the dates on offer (either Saturday 30 June OR Saturday 7 July) to enjoy high tea at The Hotel Windsor plus the theatre performance of the Wizard of Oz. Places are limited so check your availability, preferred date and REGISTER NOW!
See flyer for all details
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (MHFA) – Peer Support Groups…looking for a Facilitator
MHFA offers a number of Peer Support Groups including OCD Support Group; Mood Disorder Support Group; Domestic Violence Support Group and a Grief Support Group. See their list of Peer Support Groups here. MHFA is seeking the services of a support group facilitator to coordinate a “Bipolar Carers Support Group”, a 90 minute session – one evening a month. Some negotiation as to the day the group will run may be possible and also that there may be some remuneration available for this position. Please contact Jim Goodin (MHFA Chairperson) on Ph: 9826 1422 or Mob: 0409 904 022 if you are interested to discuss this role.
NDIS Information
NDIA have released Mental Health Access Snapshots
The snapshots provide specific, detailed information to people with psychosocial disability, their supporters, and service providers. They aim to assist people to understand the requirements of the NDIS access process in relation to psychosocial disability, and demystify the access process. The snapshots are as follows:
- General information about how the NDIS can support your mental health
- Impairment and mental health in the NDIS
- Recovery and the NDIS
- Functional capacity and mental health issues
- NDIS and other services supporting your mental health
FREE Port Phillip NDIS Expo on 19 July
Come and explore the range of services available to people living with disability in the City of Port Phillip.
See flyer for details