Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania | Non-profit organisation

Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania

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25.01.2022 Please take this opportunity to have your say and help continue improving Mental Health service access to everyone

22.01.2022 We have 7 free spaces for the Saturday 21st and 28th of November sessions for anyone that wanted to gain their Mental Health First Aid Accredited Training. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]

21.01.2022 Come along to Conversations with Mental Health Services: these forums are open to anyone who supports someone with mental ill health, and are an opportunity to voice concerns, ask questions, and receive direct updates on the current state of Mental Health Services in Tasmania. Follow the link for more info and to RSVP :) Light refreshments provided, Covid-19 guidelines followed. https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/conversations-with-men/

20.01.2022 Your experience and knowledge is invaluable, and we would love for you to become a member of our new Lived Experienced Advocacy group!

20.01.2022 We will be in St Helens on Tuesday 1st June. If you would like to attend the Peer Support session please register online: https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/hobart-face-to-face-sa/

19.01.2022 To our community of Mental Health Families and Friends, please see the November issue of the Tasmanian Mental Health reform Program Communique!

19.01.2022 This is a great opportunity to use your experience and have your say!!

19.01.2022 And a message for families and friends on World Mental Health Day 2020

18.01.2022 This week is our last round of Safe Space sessions in the north of the state until the New Year! If you support someone with mental ill health, come along for a chat over a cup of tea with others who have similar experiences. This month's topic is on setting healthy boundaries, but all are welcome even if the topic is not for them. Come for all or part of the session - all run from 5.00-6.30pm: St Helens / Tues / Neighbourhood House / 25 Circassian St Launceston / Weds / Miss...ion Australia Offices / 53 Canning St Burnie / Thurs / Wellbeing Hub / 10 Wilson St - guest speaker Nancy Thomas from the Regional Alcohol and other Drugs Services (RADS) https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/hobart-face-to-face-sa/ See more

17.01.2022 Training opportunity

15.01.2022 A wonderful opportunity if you are a family member or friend supporting someone with mental ill health. Through Your Caring Way, carers* are able to complete the following certifications: Certificate III in Individual Support Certificate III in Community Services Certificate IV in Community Services Did we mention that it's free? ... Email: [email protected] for more information. Please note that in this instance, carer refers to somebody providing unpaid support to a family member or friend. Not a paid support worker.

14.01.2022 Check out our latest annual report and see how MHFFTas has been providing support and advocacy for families and friends, in a very challenging year.

13.01.2022 We are so proud to have been involved in this review and development, and to achieve the acknowledgement and advocacy that families and friends who care and support someone with mental ill health, without getting paid, are invaluable!

12.01.2022 Lovely to see TasCOSS sharing our Safe Spaces peer support opportunities for families and friends

11.01.2022 We've got some guest speakers joining our next Online Safe Spaces! You can sign up for our online peer support group here: https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/mhfftas-online-safe-sp/

11.01.2022 MHFFTas is pleased to offer free safeTALK suicide prevention training to families and friends of someone with mental ill health in Launceston. The event is from 9am-1pm on Friday, December 4th. Follow the link for more information and to register https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/free-safetalk-suicide-/

11.01.2022 https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au//rethink_me/mentalhealthreform

10.01.2022 Check out what's happening during Mental Health Week. There are loads of varied activities and events around the state. Something for everyone

10.01.2022 POSTPONED - Due to illness, tonight's Topic Tuesday event - our rights as mental health carers - is being postponed. We will notify you of the revised date and time as soon as possible. https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.saneforums.org//P/m-p/948576

09.01.2022 Celebrate the role of family members and friends during Carers Week.

09.01.2022 Given it is National Mental Health Week this week, and National Carers Week next week, we at mental health families and friends TAS would like to extend our respect, our gratitude and our recognition to not only those who live with a mental illness, but the unpaid and often invisible supporters. To the unpaid friends and family members who provide the love, support, practical and emotional care for someone they love, thank you for your invaluable service.

08.01.2022 Read all about it!

06.01.2022 JOIN US TONIGHT! Online Safe Space: 6:30-7:30pm. Join our online peer support group for family members and friends tonight as we discuss boundary setting as a support person. Register here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJAld-mrrDwqH9FZboU931lnPfYaE2nN5N5u

04.01.2022 Listen to today's issue of Life Matters to hear from other family members and friends. Streaming live now or catch up later on ABC Listen.

04.01.2022 An opportunity to contribute to a joint research project which aims to describe how lived experience (LE) advocacy and leadership across the mental health sector can be better defined, recognised and utilised

04.01.2022 Hoping to see families and friends at our next face to face meeting tonight (5-6.30). A great opportunity to share how you are feeling with others who understand the ups and downs of being a family member or friend of someone affected by mental ill health.

01.01.2022 Have you, or has someone you know, lost someone to suicide? Would you like to connect with others impacted by suicide bereavement? We, in partnership with PHT and UTAS, are extending a warm welcome to family members and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide to attend a half day workshop. It is free of charge and there will be a team of support people on the day. Follow this link to find out more or to register.