This paper will briefly discuss the relevance and key benefits of the Single Session Peer Work (SSPW) model for peer support work; outline the features…
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. AAC…
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The situation of families caring for a person with mental illness is poorly understood and inadequately supported. Carers provide continued carer support to their member…
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There has been increasing interest in Mental Health Commissions around Australia and in New Zealand. Despite their differences in scope, each proposal or MHC development…
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Government legislative changes resulted in Hospitals in NSW introducing smoke free areas on hospital grounds. New Horizons saw this as an opportunity to support people…
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This paper will be pertaining to regathering our independent ownership (citizenship) based upon our philosophical starting charter as a consumer focused organization. Peer managed services…
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In this paper, Commissioner Gooda will talk about the citizenship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system in terms of…
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When people experience trauma it can be devastating, affecting a person’s life in major ways, intrusive symptoms, avoidant behaviours, alienation, isolation and a range of…
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The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) was introduced in July 2008 as part of the COAG National Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011.…
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