Employment can play an important role in Recovery, so how does Recovery fit within Australian Government Disability Employment Services (DES) and when is a person…
This paper outlines the challenges faced by FIFO (fly in, fly out) workers and families. This work pattern supports the mining and resources sector particularly…
The 2013 World Hearing Voices Congress, reportedly the largest consumer-led mental health event in Australia’s history, aimed to address past conflicts between consumers and clinicians…
A partnership project funded by the Victorian government and involving seven Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) aimed to contribute to improving the physical health…
New roles are emerging as the peer workforce becomes increasingly established. Whilst much emphasis has focused on peer support and advocacy, there are also specialist…
The Australian Government funded Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMS) program was rolled out in 2007 with an aim to support people diagnosed with severe and…
The Macarthur region is an area of great social disadvantage, including economic disadvantage, high rates of unemployment and low education attainment levels. Additionally, carers miss…
The Holyoake DRUMBEAT (Discovering Relationships Using Music - Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes and Thoughts) program is used by services across Australia and internationally to work with…