Many factors play a critical role in the development of resilience. According to bandura (1982), self-efficacy is one of these key elements. This paper examines…

The Positive Living in Aged Care (PLAC) Awards Project, funded by NSW Health, was developed in 2007 in response to the high prevalence of mental…

Drought and hardship have impacted heavily on the mental health and wellbeing of people in rural Victoria. During the years 2003/04 the Swan Hill region…

This qualitative research study has explored the experiences of seven graduates from the National Diploma of Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) programme and their…

At St Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) in Melbourne we are committed to a recovery-orientation and accordingly have been engaged in a staged introduction of the…

This paper describes the way in which a West Australian agency has worked with children and young people to enhance their resilience through their inclusion…

Objective: This study examines the effects of a Community Education Program (CEP) developed in large part by Life Without Barriers Community Peer Workers (CPWs), on…

A majority of women entering hospital emergency departments and walk-in clinics in Sydney are likely to have a history of domestic violence. Domestic violence involves…

An innovative new training resource for mental health clinicians working with families and carers, the Caring Together Art Journal Project presents the carer journey through…

In Australia, there is a lack of recognition and support for the unique and individualised needs of adult siblings when a sibling experiences mental illness.…