ACT Mental Health Consumer Network Inc. in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Non-profit organisation

ACT Mental Health Consumer Network Inc.

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6230 5796

Address: Griffin Centre, Genge St 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.actmhcn.org.au/

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25.01.2022 So very true... One of the most common questions we ask in relation to cases of detention, seclusion and restraint is what led up to the incident that was reported... Rarely get an answer

24.01.2022 The mental health impacts of this virus and other disaster states cannot be understated. More needs to be done to prepare communities to support ALL people who are in need of mental health supports, regardless of their diagnosis. Unsupported mental health is the most surefire pre-determiner of mental illness:

24.01.2022 Are you interested in sharing your story to empower others? We are running our Volunteer Educator training starting from the end of July. All Volunteers must ha...ve availability during school hours. Find out more on what’s involved and submit your EOI here: https://mieact.org.au/share-your-story/

19.01.2022 Services Australia now has 2 audio products about COVID-19 support on Services Australia’s soundcloud playlist that customers can listen to in 12 languages: - Centrelink payments and access options (Arabic, Cantonese, Gujarati,Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese) https://soundcloud.com//covid-19-payments-and-access-optio - Economic Support Payments and coronavirus supplement (Arabic, Assyrian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Greek,... Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Persian (Farsi), Serbian). https://m.soundcloud.com/human-ser//coronavirus-supplement The audio files, along with the transcripts, can also be accessed via the Affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//next-steps-after-you An easy read English product titled How we’re helping people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) has also been produced and is available on COVID-19 resources for community groups. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19

19.01.2022 Woden Community Service proudly brings you LET'S PLAY! A series of FREE online creative workshops brought to you by residents of the Molonglo Valley and surrounds. The facilitators have generously donated their time, passion and skill to bring their workshop to you with a vision to support wellbeing and connection during this time of isolation. The workshops: ... Move your body! Come dance with Alison (ballet) Sunday 17 May 1-1:45pm https://www.facebook.com/events/903949790055722/ Mediterranean cooking with Tutu Monday 18 May 3:30-4:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/262065101838129/ Move your body! Come dance with Alison (jazz) Sunday 24 May 1-1:45pm https://www.facebook.com/events/3152535521477502/ Beginners crochet with Lucy Monday 25 May 7:30-8:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1001434020287905/ Beginners ukulele with Carolyn Tuesday 25 May 4-4:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/238267984258347/ You will find all the events on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/woden-community-service-840. Please support this grass roots initiative. For most of the facilitators, this is their first time running a workshop. So get behind them and book your FREE ticket. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

17.01.2022 Are you a parent or carer for someone under 25? Do you work or volunteer with young people? We want to hear from you! For the very first time we have a chance t...o shape the landscape of mental health and wellbeing services for young people in the ACT. Our community consultation has a direct line to ACT Government where your voice can be a part of vital change. Complete our online questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YD7K5XN For more information go to - https://mieact.org.au//act-children-and-young-person-revi/

17.01.2022 Our very own Terri Warner presented at the long awaited launch. A great body of work by a community of dedicated people. Here's hoping it brings about some positive systemic change over the coming months and years!

16.01.2022 Our Mind Pilot brings young people together to showcase, discuss and co-develop mental health education programs for ACT youth!!

16.01.2022 Thinking about auditioning for our upcoming 'This is OUR Brave' 20th birthday event during Mental Health Month but aren't sure what to expect? Check out Chris' (our Deputy Chair!) story from a previous TIMBA event right here!

15.01.2022 "Every time mental illness is linked to acts of violence by the media or politicians, the highly charged emotions of the moment can impact those with mental illness and their families." 'Guns and mental illness: A psychiatrist explains the complexities': https://theconversation.com/guns-and-mental-illness-a-psych

13.01.2022 Confirming that which many of us have been arguing for decades

12.01.2022 Enrolments are now open for exciting new courses at the ACT Recovery College. We have been fortunate to have our very own DoNOHarm: Hearing Stories Safely works...hop included in the courses that are provided for the community. The full list of courses and enrolment information: https://www.recoverycollegeact.org/courses

12.01.2022 Looking for a safe shelter this winter or know of someone who is? Safe Shelter for men experiencing homelessness is open until 26 October, providing a warm and safe place for men to sleep in the inner city area

12.01.2022 Ring, Ring!! In exciting news, the College Office has now been connected to the outside world with a new landline number. This will make it much easier for you to now contact us by phone. Make sure to save our new phone number to your contacts: (02) 6247 3821

11.01.2022 The Mental Health Month Launch is on Saturday 10 October at 10am for World Mental Health Day! This year our launch will be live streamed via Facebook Live, and consists of a video series of interviews with a selection of community mental health providers in the ACT. The videos explore what services and programs are available to the Canberra public, how to engage in them and the benefits others have seen through their own engagement.... You can get involved by registering on the Facebook event page, and tuning in at 10am this Saturday to view the launch! https://www.facebook.com/events/363752041660939/ Additionally, your organisation can help spread the messages by cross-posting the livestream on your Facebook pages too. Share the steps below with your social media whiz 1. Select settings in your page management side bar 2. Select cross posting in the side bar 3. Enter MentalHealthMonthACT into the ‘Add Page’ text box, and select us 4. Under ‘For Live Videos’ select whether you wish to approve or allow automatic posting for the live stream 5. Email your Facebook page name or URL to [email protected] to finalise approval 6. On Saturday at 10 am when the Live stream starts it will either stream automatically on your organisation’s page, or be ready to approve if you selected that option previously. 7. You can then remove us after the event under cross posting, or leave it there for the ACT Mental Health Month Awards live stream on 29 October 2020. Thank you for your support of Mental Health Month ACT, and we look forward to sharing the launch with you!

11.01.2022 Some useful research and resources about the impact of Covid-10 on mental health and wellbeing, collated by the Transcultural Mental Health Centre

11.01.2022 The Network commends the ACT Government and Ministers Rattenbury and Stephen-Smith on their support of mental health and wellbeing for Canberrans at this increasingly difficult time that has continued since the start of the year. Let's hope this is the start of an important and much needed u[ward trend of supporting mental health and wellbeing more broadly. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//canberra-mental-health-/

06.01.2022 Lol. Thought you might like this one, Terri.

05.01.2022 Sums up what we're all working for pretty well!

05.01.2022 Check out Martin from Menslink on his important work with vulnerable young men in our community

04.01.2022 Just a quick reminder that the ACT Recovery College is closed tomorrow Friday 12 July. If you need to get in touch you can use the contacts form on the website and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

04.01.2022 Canberra's first Recovery College has officially opened! Recovery colleges offer free education courses on mental health, recovery and wellbeing and is open to... anyone over 18 years of age. Located in Lyneham, the ACT Recovery College is being piloted over two years and was developed with our partners at Mental Health Community Coalition ACT, Carers ACT and ACT Mental Health Consumer Network Inc. Recovery colleges complement our other mental health services in the ACT and help increase peoples’ ability to stay well. Research from established recovery colleges around the world show that participation in courses can help to reduce the incidence and severity of relapse, and enable people to participate more fully in life. They can also be a launch pad into mainstream education, employment and reconnection with the community. For more info, visit the ACT Recovery College Open Day on Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April from 10am-12pm at Unit 2, 9/11 Montford Crescent, Lyneham. Read more here recoverycollegeact.org

03.01.2022 Check out some of Chris's awesome story here... https://www.canberra.edu.au//turning-life-experience-into-

03.01.2022 Something many face but is poorly understood by many others

01.01.2022 Feeling blessed today to receive such a lovely gift from the Network family Deigh. xx