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.

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 

Please click on the link below to book for Peninsula Hot Springs

Carersweek

INTRODUCING CHARMAINE CURTAIN, Carer Peer Worker Women’s Recovery Network, Adult Mental and Addiction Health

GUEST SPEAKER: EMMA WILCOX-DAVIES North West Region Manager, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
TOPIC: Independent Mental Health Advocacy: Details of non legal opt out advocacy as required by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act
https://www.imha.vic.gov.au/ 

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Act provides that individuals receiving compulsory mental health treatment have the right to be involved in all decisions about their assessment, treatment and recovery. IMHA supports individuals receiving, or at risk of receiving, compulsory mental health treatment to make decisions and have as much say as possible about their assessment, treatment and recovery. 

VENUE: Level Four, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.  The building is a little to the city side of Wesley College and is easily recognisable by white umbrellas in the forecourt. There is 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. Latecomers may not be able to enter.

SUNDAY 30 JUNE ISFAF ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JUNE /WINTER SOLSTICE / END OF FINANCIAL YEAR LUNCH 12.30PM – BRIGHTON BEACH HOTEL 4 THE ESPLANADE BRIGHTON

Near the corner of South Road, 4 minutes’ walk from Brighton Beach station. https://www.brightonbeachhotel.com.au/menus

Previously this annual lunch has been a ‘pay-your-own get-together’, but with thanks to AMAH, we are able to subsidise it.  A donation to AMAH of $10 for pensioners or $20 for non-pensioners will provide those who book by 5pm Wednesday 26 June with a $30 to spend.  For any amount above $30 per person, there will be ‘honesty jars’ on each table.  The menu is available at the above link.

Bookings are absolutely essential as the bistro always fills to capacity.  Last year, members who failed to book in time were unable to find a seat at the tables.

1. deposit donation ($10 / $20 ) to Westpac ISFAF Community One A/CBSB 033-169    Account No 258307,
2. make sure your booking shows your name and the names of others in your booking
3. email Judi.burstyner@gmail.com with proof of booking
4. Please double check that your email shows the names of those for whom you have booked,

Confirmation email will be sent by 5pm Thursday 27 June. If you do not receive the confirmation email, but have paid, email judi.burstyner@gmail.com urgently by 5pm Friday 28 June.

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

ADVANCE NOTICE
Tuesday 9 July Annual General Meeting – please note early start time – 7pm for AGM 6.30pm for refreshments – and as always we have a very special speaker planned. AGM Notices will be sent out shortly.