Articles from Mental Health Australia CEO Update 25 September 2024

Federal Government invests in future psychologists, fast tracking workforce expansion

The Albanese Government says it will increase the number of postgraduate psychology places at universities and provide more psychology internships and supervisors so Australians can access a psychologist when needed. Despite strong demand and interest from students, currently only 10 per cent will complete the required postgraduate course to become a registered psychologist due to the limited number of university places.

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Talking Point Free Seminar Series

Family Drug Treatment Court: Improving outcomes for parents experiencing addiction and their children in child protection proceedings, presented by
Matt Wilson – Statewide Program Manager, Family Drug Treatment Court – Children’s Court of Victoria

This presentation will showcase the Children’s Court of Victoria’s Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC). The FDTC is a 12 month judicially monitored, solution-focussed court approach that seeks to engage parents whose children have been removed from the care due to parental substance misuse of dependence with the aim of achieving safe and sustainable family reunification.

Through an exploration of the Family Drug Treatment Court, the webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to:

  • Understand the operations of the Family Drug Treatment Court in the Children’s Court of Victoria
  • Understand how solution-focused court-based approaches lead to significantly higher and more sustainable rates of family reunification for parents who have experienced addiction.

Matt Wilson is the Statewide Program Manager of the Family Drug Treatment Court in the Children’s Court of Victoria and led the court to be awarded the 2019 Victorian Protecting Children Awards prestigious Robin Clark ‘Making A Difference’ Award. Matt has an almost 30 year history working in a range of statutory, clinical, leadership and managerial roles across the children, youth and families sector. Matt’s academic qualifications lie in Social Work, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health, Child and Family Practice Leadership, and Addiction science.

Matt is 2020 Churchill Fellow, and a 2023 Policy Impact Fellow through the University of Queensland’s Centre for Policy Futures and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
VenueOnline
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register

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 

 

Talking Point Free Seminar Series

 

Family Drug Treatment Court: Improving outcomes for parents experiencing addiction and their children in child protection proceedings, presented by
Matt Wilson – Statewide Program Manager, Family Drug Treatment Court – Children’s Court of Victoria

This presentation will showcase the Children’s Court of Victoria’s Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC). The FDTC is a 12 month judicially monitored, solution-focussed court approach that seeks to engage parents whose children have been removed from the care due to parental substance misuse of dependence with the aim of achieving safe and sustainable family reunification.

Through an exploration of the Family Drug Treatment Court, the webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to:

  • Understand the operations of the Family Drug Treatment Court in the Children’s Court of Victoria
  • Understand how solution-focused court-based approaches lead to significantly higher and more sustainable rates of family reunification for parents who have experienced addiction.

Matt Wilson is the Statewide Program Manager of the Family Drug Treatment Court in the Children’s Court of Victoria and led the court to be awarded the 2019 Victorian Protecting Children Awards prestigious Robin Clark ‘Making A Difference’ Award. Matt has an almost 30 year history working in a range of statutory, clinical, leadership and managerial roles across the children, youth and families sector. Matt’s academic qualifications lie in Social Work, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health, Child and Family Practice Leadership, and Addiction science.

Matt is 2020 Churchill Fellow, and a 2023 Policy Impact Fellow through the University of Queensland’s Centre for Policy Futures and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
VenueOnline
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register