Category Archives: Recreation

News from Heidi Everett

Northcote Library Author Talk – Thursday 9 January 6PM
My Friend Fox talk/music about mental health, creativity, recovery, disability, optimism in the reality of the mental health system.
Footscray Library Author Talk  – Wednesday 19 February 6PM
(same vibe as Northcote – Footscray Library will add to their What’s On soon)
Bendigo Arts & Lived Experience Collective.
Monthly optimistic creative and advocacy meetup at Bendigo Library with Forest Keegal.
Mojo Festival of Arts 2025! First off the blocks is Rad Cactus comedy. Callout for people with c-MH for creative development workshops and new neurodivergent comedian performances starting soon in Melbourne (free).

Schizy Inc – www.schizy.org

Lost Women film project – callout
Seeking women aged 50+ with schizophrenia in the public mental health system who are re-identifying as autistic to be part of this documentary.
EOI: skybeanz@gmail.com

Mental Health Emergency added to 000.
With over 36,000 signatories from across Australia, we’re not letting this go.

PETITION HERE

Due to a disability affecting my working memory (Apple would say my CPU is ‘vintage’), feel free to hustle me through the year to stay connected and receive invites to more opportunities like these.

Please share with anyone you know in the world of c-MH (complex mental health) who would be interested in this stuff.
Happy new year,
Heidi E
Author, Producer, Creative, Advocate.

Inner South Family and Friends end of year Christmas Dinner

End of Year Christmas Dinner 6.30pm Tuesday 10 December 2024 at Cusina, 130 Erskine Street Middle Park

Bookings close 5 pm Wednesday 4 December.  Free parking is available in Erskine Street.

TO BOOK

  1. Deposit $14 for pensioners or $28 for non-pensioners to ISFAF Community Account, BSB 033169   A/c No:  258307  to reach ISFAF account by Wednesday 4 December

Please ensure that your deposit shows your name and names of any others in your booking.

  1. Email confirmation to burstyner@gmail.com

In your email, include

  • Name, phone number and email of each individual attending (pref. mobile phone no.)
  • Choice of main course for each person and their special dietary needs, if any.

Cusina is a gourmet restaurant with a highly regarded chef. The 2024 ISFAF dinner at the same venue was reported last year as having been ‘the best ever’. Food will be cooked specifically for us on the night. We are a big group. To assist the chef, we must advise the restaurant of main courses by the previous Wednesday night.

Accordingly please let us know in your email which ONE of the following main courses you wish to have:

  • any ONE pizza shown on  the menu. The list of pizzas is shown below at: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/cusina-middle-park
  • ONE of the following pasta dishes:
    • beef ragu pappardelle (pappardelle pasta with slow cooked beef brisket in red wine and paprika sauce ),
    • spaghetti with prawns in lobster bisque,
    • gnocchi with pumpkin and gorgonzola
  • chicken cacciatore : boned chicken thighs with roasted capsicum olives and onion with a touch of Napoli sauce served with roasted potatoes  (GF)
  • fish of the day: wild caught barramundi fillet roasted tomatoes, potatoes ,olives and caramelised red onion (GF)

If anyone in your booking has special dietary needs you must also let us know the specific needs in your email.

All of the above pastas and pizzas can be made GF if you advise ahead.

Please note that the meal is highly subsidised by AMAH.  Drinks other than tap water are not included in the above cost. Any drinks other than tap water are to be ordered and paid for individually at the bar upon order.

Confirmation of booking will be emailed to individuals whose deposits show up in the above account AND who have emailed isfaf@alfred.org.au  with their choice of main course (and any special dietary needs)

Inner South Family and Friends Support Group Meeting and Social Events

ISFAF MONTHLY MEETING:  7pm Tuesday 12 November 2024

GUEST SPEAKER:  Associate Professor Simon Stafrace, Programme Director, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH)

TOPIC:  Continuing Implementation of the Royal Commission into Mental Health. Growth of AMAH services and what it means to you  

All carers, family and friends of individuals are welcome to attend, as are members of Staff (Team AMAH).  A light supper provided by our committee is served from 7.05 pm, enabling mingling among individuals. No need to book for our monthly meetings. They are free, however, a small contribution is always extremely welcome.

VENUE:  Level 4, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, a little to the city side of Wesley College, 549 is easily recognisable by white umbrellas in the forecourt. Lots of free parking in the centre lanes of St Kilda Road, with trams stopping at the door. If you are having trouble with transport, seek further information or just need a chat, about ISFAF and/or issues faced by carers please phone Judi on 0425 723 746 or Eleni on 0412 018 722.  For security, we are required to pay a concierge at the door of the building.

Sunday 24 November (subsidised) Lunch and Theatre: 11.30am at Parkers Café 79 Parkers Rd Parkdale (110m from station, free street parking nearby)

DAHLIN! IT’S THE JEANNE LITTLE SHOW at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd Parkdale

Dahlin! It’s the Jeanne Little Show moves seamlessly between story and song. Jeanne’s humble beginnings, her years in London, successful marriage the many famous people she met along the way and her attempts to be both mother and TV star are all delightfully covered. With a fantastic batch of hit songs from many eras. Shirley Bassey, Marlene Dietrich, Anne Murray, Lulu, the stories are wrapped in warmth and Jeanne’s own brand of zany, irrepressible humour.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY KIERAN CARROLL   Kieren, son of our beloved member Frank is a prestigious playwright with many international and local productions to his credit:  https://kierancarroll.com/    Starring Caroline Ferguson.

Booking Details: Booking includes the theatre and your choice of up to $25 from the menu of Parkers Café on the day. There will be an ‘honesty jar’ for choices above $25. There is no need to make your menu choice ahead but you must arrive 11.30am sharp to enable the kitchen to have meals ready in time for you to enjoy the food before the show.  The menu is available at: https://parkerscafe.com.au/menu-2

The theatre is small, already heavily booked. Book asap to ensure your seat.

To Book

  1. Deposit donation $18 pensioners, $30 non-pensioners to Westpac ISFAF Community One Account BSB 033-169  A/c No: 258307. 

2.  Make sure your deposit shows your name

3.  Email  judi.burstyner@gmail.com  with proof of booking and names of all individuals in your booking

  1. expect a confirmation via email on Wednesday 20 November. If you don’t receive a confirmation by 8pm please email  judi.burstyner@gmail.com urgently.

Bookings will close when sold out or by 5pm Tuesday 19 November, whichever occurs first.  Seating IS limited.

*We are very grateful to Alfred Mental and Addiction Health for their financial support, making this and other heavily subsidised ISFAF events possible.

Inner South Family and Friends Support Group Meeting and World Mental Health Day Social Function

ISFAF MONTHLY MEETING  7pm for 7.30 pm TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2024

GUEST SPEAKER  Robbert Roos, Victorian Legal Aid
TOPIC  Effective Legal Help and how to Get It
All Carers, family and friends of individuals are welcome to attend , as are all members of Staff (Team AMAH).  A light supper provided by our committee is served from 7.05 pm, enabling chatting and mingling.  Learn from individuals sharing similar challenging journeys.  No need to book for our monthly meetings. They are free.  However, a small contribution is always extremely welcome.
VENUE  Level 4, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne  a little to the city side of Wesley College, 549 is easily recognisable by white umbrellas in the forecourt. Lots of free parking in the centre lanes of St Kilda Road, with many trams stopping at the door. If you are having trouble with transport, seek further information or just need a chat, about ISFAF and/or issues faced by carers please phone: Judi 0425 723 746 or Eleni 0412 018 722

Please come early to chat and to enjoy delicious snacks which will be available from 7.05pm

For security, we are required to pay a concierge at the door of the building. Latecomers may not be able to enter.

World Mental Health Day Lunch Thursday 10 October 2024

There is something called a ‘Free Lunch’  (though it comes after  much hard work) In appreciation of the work by team members of AMAH, please join Inner South Family and Friends at a buffet lunch on World Mental Health Day Thursday 10 October 12.30pm – 2.30pm  at 549 St Kilda Rd Melbourne.

For catering purposes, please RSVP to isfaf@alfred.org.au  by Monday 7 October.  You are very welcome to assist by bringing a plate, but please do not feel obliged to do so

If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact Judi directly on 0425 723 746 or judi.burstyner@gmail.com

Inner South Family and Friends Support Group Meeting and Social Activities

ISFAF MONTHLY MEETING  7pm for 7.30pm TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2024

GUEST SPEAKER:  Alice Ryan, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health,  Physical Health Portfolio

 TOPIC:  The Importance of Physical Health in Mental Health and the Opportunities Offered by AMAH

Individuals with mental health issues have been reported to die 25 years earlier than the general community. Much of this can be attributed to poor systemic and physical health. The AMAH Physical Health Portfolio, led by Alice, received Outstanding Team Effort award in recognition of its achievements in physical and mental health at the Equally Well Forum May 2024. Come to learn of innovations, improvements  and other assistance that is available to help your Loved Ones to live fuller, healthier and longer life.

No need to book for our monthly meeting. It’s free and includes a small light supper provided by our committee from 7.05 pm. However, a small contribution is always extremely welcome.

VENUE:      Level Four, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne – a little to the city side of Wesley College, 549 is easily recognisable by white umbrellas in the forecourt. Lots of free parking in the centre lanes of St Kilda Road, with many trams stopping at the door. If you are having trouble with transport, seek further information or just need a chat, about ISFAF and/or issues faced by carers please phone: Judi on 0425 723 746 or Eleni on 0412 018 722

Please come early to chat and to enjoy delicious snacks which will be available from 7.05pm. For security, we are required to pay a concierge at the door of the building.

Parliament House, MelbourneOld Treasury Building, Melbourne

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER:  10.15AM Tour of Old Treasury Building followed by Lunch at Parliament House
Bookings close at noon Thursday 12 September. This deadline is essential for the parliamentary kitchen.

TO BOOK:

  1. deposit donation ($15 / $30 ) to Westpac ISFAF Community One A/CBSB 033-169    A/c No: 258307,
  2. make sure your booking shows your name and the names of others in your booking
  3. email burstyner@gmail.com
  4. Please make sure that your email shows proof of booking and
  • Your menu choices for each of two courses. The menu is attached. Gluten free and vegetarian dishes are marked. Please ignore the prices – these are what ISFAF will pay, but your total cost for two courses including the tour of Old Treasury Building is $15 / $30. Drinks, including tea and coffee can be ordered on the day. These are at additional cost which you will need to settle on the day.
  • the names of those for whom you have booked and each of the two courses they have chosen.

Confirmatory email will be sent by 5pm Saturday 14 September. If you do not receive the confirmatory email but have paid, email judi.burstyner@gmail.com urgently  by 5pm Sunday 15 September.
If you have questions regarding the bookings, please contact Judi directly on 0425 723 746 or judiburstyner@gmail.com