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Mental Health Commissioners

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 1300 293 220

Address: PO Box, 189 Rundle Mall 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://samentalhealthcommission.com.au

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25.01.2022 This year the Festival of Now will be broadcasting online. Due to current covid-19 restrictions the Festival of Now will be live streaming its program of music, live art and activities. This full day of entertainment starts from 10:30am on Friday 4th December.... Be sure to tune in to "What's This Thing Called Peer Work?" with the SA Mental Health Commissioners from 12:00pm To find out more head to festivalofnow.com.au From the comfort of your lounge room join in this celebration of wellbeing through creativity. #FestivalofNow #FoN2020 #FoNline #mentalhealth #livedexperience #wellbeing

24.01.2022 Mental Health Commissioner Sharon Lawn was pleased to meet GROW members - many of them volunteers - at Hove last week. GROW has a strong focus on mutual support provided by people with lived experience. For more information about GROW and local groups, visit: https://www.grow.org.au/about/ Grow Australia

24.01.2022 SA Mental Health Commissioner Sharon Lawn along with Sarah Sutton presented "Caring for carers getting into the detail" about experiences and strategies for coping during the COVID-19 period for Carers. Hosted by Lived Experience Australia, you can view the webinar below.

22.01.2022 #OpenYourWorld has so many wonderful resources and ideas for maintaining and boosting your wellbeing. @Wellbeing SA

21.01.2022 October is #mentalhealthmonth and SA’s Mental Health Commissioners are keen for us all to get involved. Among the many Mental Health Week events, there’s an opportunity to join the Commissioners’ phone-in on October 14 to chat about mental health and wellbeing. Check the latest newsletter for details: https://bit.ly/2GqIu77

21.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Starting on May 27, National Reconciliation Week hosts a range of online events, along with news, resources and information on their website. We encourage all Australians to reflect on the part they play whether big or small on our journey towards reconciliation.

21.01.2022 With the current increased risk of COVID-19 comes increased anxiety as well. It can be especially difficult for young children to understand, so it is important... we let them know we’re looking after them and make ourselves available as much as possible. The ‘Hi. This is coronavirus’ book can help you remind your kids of what the virus is, how to stay healthy, and can remind them to talk to you about their feelings. Jane Reilly and Peter Combe read the book recently to children at Unley Libraries - check out the video to see how they made it fun! View the book here https://bit.ly/2Owc4c1

21.01.2022 Today is #ChildrensDay which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and aims to teach all Australians about the fundamental importance that ...culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. Proud Kaurna and Narungga man Jack Buckskin has dedicated his life to learning and passing on his knowledge and language of the Adelaide Plains to future generations of Kaurna people. Recently, he did just that as he sat down with a group of kids to read ‘Hi, this is coronavirus’ which he had translated into Kaurna language. See more

20.01.2022 SA Mental Health Commissioner David Kelly was among several expert speakers at a recent webinar hosted by SafeWork SA on psychological health and wellbeing during COVID-19. Commissioner Kelly explained that traditional problem solving doesn't apply when it comes to 'uncontrollable stressors.' For this story and more, read the Commissioners' e-newsletter here: https://samentalhealthcommission.com.au/news-e/latest-news/

19.01.2022 What a great reminder! Men’s Health Week was started in the United States by the US Congress in 1994 to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. For more, go to SA Health or click here http://www.menshealthweek.org.au/

19.01.2022 Time to call SA’s Mental Health Commissioners! Share your views on all things mental health and wellbeing today... you know you want to! Phone-in with the Commissioners - Wednesday 14th October.... Commissioner Heather Nowak: 9am 5pm, Phone: 8463 6119 Commissioner David Kelly: 10am 2pm, Phone: 8463 6155 Commissioner Sharon Lawn: 1pm 4pm, Phone: 8463 6066

19.01.2022 Today is #CrazySocks4Docs Day! It has never been a more important time to support our doctors and their mental health as they take on the biggest challenge of our lifetime. #CrazySocks4Docs aims to raise awareness of mental health issues experienced by doctors, often due to the stressful nature of their work.... For more info visit https://crazysocks4docs.com.au

19.01.2022 How much sleep?

19.01.2022 Check out the latest news from South Australia's three Mental Health Commissioners. Sharon Lawn, Heather Nowak and David Kelly are out and about listening to the issues, concerns and opportunities that are important to South Australians. Read their newsletter here: https://bit.ly/30u90nG

19.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. To learn more visit https://www.idpwd.com.au/

19.01.2022 Everyone has different coping tools. This #MensHealthWeek, have a listen to comedians @Mickey D and @The Beautiful Bogan as they chat about mental health and staying well.

18.01.2022 Have you checked out the fantastic ideas for maintaining and boosting your wellbeing at #OpenYourWorld?

18.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day, where we acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.

17.01.2022 It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay2020 and SA’s Mental Health Commissioners encourage you to become involved in Mental Health Week Check out the events across SA organised by the Mental Health Coalition of SA: https://www.mhcsa.org.au/mhw2020-program And on Wednesday October 14, why not give the Commissioners a ring and discuss mental health and wellbeing? What’s working? What’s not? ... The Wednesday phone-in times are: * Commissioner Heather Nowak: 9am 5pm, Telephone 8463 6119 * Commissioner Sharon Lawn: 1pm 4pm, Telephone 8463 6066 * Commissioner David Kelly: 10am 2pm, Telephone 8463 6155

17.01.2022 Staying connected to our community is important in these times of stress and change. Relationships Australia South Australia #Covid19

16.01.2022 SA Mental Health Commissioners Sharon Lawn and Heather Nowak visited the Lived Experience Telephone Support Service - Adelaide Metro (LETSS) at Skylight Mental Health last week to meet the team and celebrate the great service they provide. LETSS is a non-crisis telephone mental health support service delivered by a dedicated team with lived experience and it's leading the way in recognising the value of lived experience support. The service operates 7 days from 5pm-11.30pm and is available on 1800 013 755. Photo: (l-r) Paul Creedon - CEO Skylight Mental Health, Heather Nowak, Sharon Lawn, and LETSS leads Amanda Mountford and Sarah Hylton https://www.letss.org.au/

15.01.2022 It’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD Older South Australians have the right to be safe and to be treated with dignity and respect every day.

15.01.2022 SA Mental Health Commissioner Sharon Lawn recently visited the Ex-Military Rehabilitation Centre (XMRC), Edinburgh Park SA. The visit was organised by Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA-SA) for the Defence Shed Port Adelaide, The Partnership Hub, the Black Ops Garage and the Plympton Veteran Centre to attend for a tour of the XMRC. Many thanks to DFWA-SA and XMRC A/CEO Dion Cowdray for a great day. The XMRC has been in operations for many years providing a drop in centre... and many supports for serving personnel, veterans and their families. The centre also houses The Shed a place where individuals with severe brain injuries that are in various stages of rehabilitation can attend. Photo: Left to Right David Everitt (DFWA-SA), Professor Sharon Lawn (SA Government), Sila Halligan (Defence Shed Port Adelaide), Jeanette Richards (COTA) and Lee Bowes, President of DFWA-SA

14.01.2022 There is no right or wrong way to be feeling at the moment. But be sure to take care of yourself and others. Go gently.

14.01.2022 SA Mental Health Commissioners Heather Nowak and Sharon Lawn chatted with shoppers and retailers during Mental Health Week 2020. They gave away small torches as well to ‘shine a light on mental health’. Here’s Commissioner Nowak (left) chatting with Robyn. #mentalhealthweek2020

05.01.2022 It's #mentalhealthweek2020 so why not pick up the phone and chat with SA's Mental Health Commissioners? They're waiting to chat with you tomorrow about all things mental health and wellbeing! Phone-in with the Commissioners - Wednesday 14th October.... Commissioner Heather Nowak: 9am 5pm, Phone: 8463 6119 Commissioner David Kelly: 10am 2pm, Phone: 8463 6155 Commissioner Sharon Lawn: 1pm 4pm, Phone: 8463 6066

02.01.2022 Has your business signed up for Business SA's October Mental Health Month Workplace challenge? It's never been more important to take the best care of your employees' mental health and wellbeing, as well as looking after yourself. Business SA will help your business shine a spotlight on workplace mental health with a free toolkit and the encouragement and support to review the small things that can create a mentally healthy workplace.... SA's three Mental Health Commissioners, the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia and Return to Work SA are proudly supporting Business SA's October challenge. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3mGaG6j

01.01.2022 It’s World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 and RU OK? Day. Take time to check in on family and friends and notice any changes in behaviour. If you’re unsure what to do if someone is not OK, there are excellent tips right here: https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask. And view the latest newsletter from SA’s Mental Health Commissioners and their WSPD and RU OK Day message: https://bit.ly/2RcqG1u... ‘While it's good to have a day to remind us of the importance of suicide prevention globally, the real work in making a difference for the people we care about needs to happen every day, in every home, community and workplace.’ - SA Mental Health Commissioners Heather Nowak, David Kelly and Sharon Lawn #WSPD2020 #ruokday2020 #ruokeveryday

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