Recovery, who’s really responsible? The authors suggest a move from the traditional maintenance model of care to an empowering process of self determination and self…

As Musical & Project Director for The Jam, The Mix, The Gig Robert’s aim is to identify and expand on the key ingredients for what…

The Independent Living Program provides secure and stable accommodation in the community for people with a psychiatric disability in Western Australia. Fremantle Housing Association is…

A literature review was carried out to determine whether consumer participation in mental health service delivery results in a change in the quality of services…

At the end of June 2005 Western Health in Victoria completed a National Suicide Prevention Strategy project with the aim of developing a transferable model…

The shift of mental health service delivery from hospital to the community has proven to be, and continues to be a complex matter. Huge gains…

This paper outlines an inclusive process for implementation of a new Consumer Consultant Team. It identifies the organizational and administrative requirements for implementation as well…

This paper presents the implementation of a service initiative developed within Counties Manukau (South Auckland). The new service, titled Personalised Solutions: Community Living Service (CLS),…

The Lyndarra Program was developed by clinicians on site to treat depression and anxiety. The 5-week program, based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, is operated by…

This presentation is on the collaborative working relationship between Echuca Community Mental Health Service and local GPs. It describes the benefits of this relationship in…