This paper describes establishment of a Hunter NDIS and Mental Health Community of Practice (CoP) as a major achievement of the ‘NSW NDIS and Mental…

An Inclusive Approach to Wellbeing: the Authentic Heart of Community The Scallop Principle (the scallop’s eye is around its whole periphery): “Each one…

The Optimal Health Program was originally created from significant research within mental health and then expanded to include the general community with a focus on…

“Being without work, structure or occupation is damaging to your health and wellbeing and restricts your choices” (Rinaldi). Despite this, the value of paid employment…

Partnering for Excellence (PFE) is an initiative, funded by a private grantor, to improve the behavioural health and well-being outcomes for children served by the…

International literature cites the importance of supporting the children of parents with mental illness and/or addiction (COPMIA). The New Zealand Ministry of Health (MOH) have…

The YFRONTS project is an action research partnership (funded by beyondblue with donations from the Movember Foundation) to use digital platforms to reduce stigma associated…

This study investigated the prevalence and co-occurrence of mental health and substance use disorders among New Zealand prisoners. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview 3.0 and…

Authentic clinical practice considers the whole story. Professional practice development acknowledges informal practice research as a pathway to extend experiential practice knowledge. Routine practice reviews…

People achieve wellness and connections with their communities in different ways. Change does have an impact not just on those using the services but also…