CSW Weekly Update

Carer Events, Newsletters, Reports & Articles

EVENTS
Mental Health Carers Support Workers Forum 2015
22nd September 2015
Ultimo
Mental Health Carers Arafmi NSW Inc. in partnership with Mental Health Carers Arafmi Australia is holding an invaluable forum for mental health carer support workers!This year’s theme is…Advocacy: Empowering Carer Advocates to be Champions for Change. Click here forfurtherdetails!!
Women Carers: Morning Tea for the Ladies
15th September 2015
Warilla
Are you caring for someone with a disability or is frail aged or has dementia or a drug and alcohol or gambling problem or living with a mental illness?Come along tothe Ilawarra Women’s Health Centre on September 15th for a lovely morning on “valuing your mind “. Click here for more details.
Staying Connected When Emotions Run High for Professionals
8th September 2015
Woollahra
To introduce professionals to the “Staying Connected When EmotionsRun High” frameworks. To develop strategies to become a resource tosomeone who has changeable and overwhelming emotions; whodisplays impulsive and destructive behaviour or is diagnosed withmarked emotion dysregulation (including personality disorder). This isbased on the highly successful intervention for families and carers. Click here forfurtherdetails.
Mention My Name Remembrance Service
2nd September 2015
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
The Mention My Name Remembrance Service will be hosted by Bishop Terry Brady atSt Mary’s Cathedral at 7.00pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2015.The service will honour and remember the names of those who have lost their lives by their own hand or through suicide. A Juniper Tree of Hope will symbolically highlight and recognise those loved ones who have been lost. This will provide the community a time for consolation, reflection, solace, prayer and solidarity. It is an opportunity to remember and not forget those who have gone and to acknowledge the impact and stigma that may affect many who mourn after suicide. Click here for more details.
Connecting our Minds
8th October 2015
Armidale
For those who are caring for a family member or friend experiencingmental illness and Clinicians working in HNE area Mental Health.To register for this FREE conference, please ring Carer Assist 6772 3211or . Click here to view the flyer.
MHCC Members Forum: Getting Ready for the NDIS
7th September 2015
Ultimo
You are inited to the MentalHealthCoordinatingCouncil's' Members Forum: Getting Ready for the NDIS. Click here for further details and to book your ticket!!
Safe in Oz – Final Call For Training Workshops – Goonellabah & Newcastle
September 2015
Goonellabah andCardiff/Newcastle
Final Call For Registrations For Goonellabah & Cardiff/Newcastle…SAFE in Ozwill be presenting‘An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Have Self-Destructive Behaviour’a 2 day workshop. (Thesetraining workshops are accredited with ACWA for 6 CPE points].Click here for more information and details on how to register.
7th Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium – Symposium Program Now Available
26-28 October 2015
Creswick, VIC
This year’s7th Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health SymposiumProgram seeks to be innovative in the delivery of services and entrepreneurial in the provision of mental health services to rural and remote Australia.The Programwill hear from over 70 leaders in the fieldacrossthree days including Keynote Presentations, Workshops, Panel Discussions and Concurrent Sessions. Click here for more information and to view the program!!
REPORTS AND ARTICLES
@arafmi Weekly Newsletter 24-28 August 2015
Click here to view@arafmi– ARAFMI’s weekly newsletter for 24-28 August 2015.
ARAFMI Membership Renewal
Attention all ARAFMI Carers!!Mental Health Carers Arafmi NSW is currently undertaking to renew all carer memberships for the organisation.Please click here to view the renewal form. Alternatively, you can send you details r call us on 02 9332 0777.
Mental Health Carers Support Workers Forum 22 September 2015 – Competition Now Open!!!
Mental Health Carers Arafmi NSW Inc. in partnership with Mental Health Carers Arafmi Australia is holding an invaluable forum for mental health carer support workers and we are running a competition.What is the prize?The prize includes:
Travel to Sydney and return home
2 nights accommodation in Sydney
Full attendance at our Forum
Click here for more details on how to enter!!
Calm Minds at Work – A unique and effective way to support the well-being of your people!!
The Calm Minds at Work Programsupports the well-being of employees ina way that is long-lasting, practical andmeaningful. Learn how to concentrate better and achievemore by being more productive and adapt more readily to change. Click here for further details.
Young Carer Bursary Programme
Some young carers are missing out on education or training because of the emotional and financial pressures they face.The Young Carer Bursary Programme willhelp to reduce financial pressure and support young carers to complete, or return to education or training whilst continuing in their caring role.If you are eligible, you could receive an Australian Government Bursary of $3,000.The bursaries can be spent on whatever you need to help you with your education at school, university or in training. Click here to read more and for details on how to apply.
Inner West Partners in Recovery – Peer Initiative Ignition Program and Application Forms
As part of the IWSPIR Innovative Grants program, the Peer Initiative Ignition Program (Ignition) is open for applications!Ignition is an exciting opportunity for peer leaders and change-makers who have an idea for a peer-run initiative to improve mental health andwell being. Click here to readmore on how to apply and to view the application forms.
Raising Resilitent Teenagers – Free Online Parenting Program for Parents of 12-15 year olds
Want to know what you can do to raise a resilient teenager?Parents can play an important role in protecting their teenagers from mental health problems. It can be difficult to know whether a change in a teenager’s behaviour is due to depression or anxiety, or is part of normal adolescent development. Click here for more information and to view the promotional flyers.
Transformational Institute Training Courses
Transformational Institute have secured Government funding to provide new entrant and existing worker Traineeships in Certificate III and IV in Disability as well as Diploma of Leadership and Management through the Smart and Skilled funding Programme. Click here for more details.
Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care – Implementation Communique
Welcome to the Advance Care Planning andEnd of Life Care Implementation Communique.The Communique replaces the newsletter andprovides an update on implementation of NSWHealth’s Advance Planning for Quality Care at Endof Life: Action Plan 2013-2018 (Action Plan). Click here to access the communique.
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Day
TheWesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Dayis a memorial service for those touched by suicide to come together in a spirit of comfort and hope.During the ceremony, guests will have the opportunity to cast a flower into Sydney Harbour and place a photo with a personal message on the Wesley LifeForce Memorial Hall.For more information, please visit:lifeforcememorialservicesydney.eventbrite.com.auor call1800 100 024.
NEWSLETTERS & UPDATES
Every Australian Counts Newsletter
Click hereto view the latest newsletter from Every Australian Counts.
Mental Health Carers Arafmi Australia August 2015 E-news
Click hereto view the latest e-newsletter from Mental Health Carers Arafmi Australia.
National Respite Association Bulletin – August 2015
Click hereto view the latest bulletin from theNational Respite Association.