This paper introduces an innovative clinical initiative in the Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts – the Hearing Voices Recovery Group –that has…

Research shows that people with mental illness are not enjoying the same life choices and opportunities as other Australians. As a signatory to the United…

Recovering citizenship is all about respectful, meaningful growth and change for a consumer driven program…Yakkalla Recreation Program (YRP) has operated since inception in July 2003,…

In August, 2012, RMIT and Sunrise Health Service, co-presented a symposium, exploring how it is RMIT, a university predominately situated in Melbourne, Australia, has come…

Background: Some consumers with a mental illness benefit from intensive residential-based rehabilitation in a community setting. A 4-week Rehabilitation Review Program (RRP) has been introduced…

The findings of an empirical research project and a qualitative evaluation demonstrate significant recovery outcomes for participants of the MI Recovery peer education program. This…

This paper portrays a personal journey of recovery from childhood trauma and its mental health repercussions. It is a journey common to many - from…

The benefits of physical activity for health have been well documented and acknowledged. It has been found that physical activity is useful in alleviating negative…

This paper sets out the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs’ (FaHCSIA) role in community mental health through the Targeted Community Care…

Prospective memory (PM) refers to the ability to remember to carry out intentions in the future. This study aimed to: a) Examine whether individuals with…