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25.01.2022 "Congratulations Victoria this is an investment that will have a positive impact for so many. When our homelessness support services help people and families gain safe and secure homes we see the measurably better outcomes they have and how they can address the complexities that create homelessness. We look forward to more Victorians having a place to call home and making sustainable connections in their communitiesand we hope other states follow." - Tom Dalton, CEO, Neami National Find out more: bit.ly/3nAYa8a

24.01.2022 We’re excited that Elisabeth Tuckey has joined us as our new Executive Director Research, Engagement and Advocacy. In this newly created role, Elisabeth will drive Neami’s approach to ensuring that the voices of people living with mental health challenges and the evidence that underpins their experience, is heard broadly and continues to inform system reform. Welcome to the team Elisabeth.

23.01.2022 Join MHCC's free webinar on Worker Screening and Worker Requirements for NDIS psychosocial disability service providers. The webinar features Kimberley Hibbert, National Manager Strategy and Workforce Development from Me Well. #EmbracingChange #Webinar

23.01.2022 Last year, together with Wellways Mind Australia Flourish Australia One Door Mental Health Open Minds and Stride Mental Health, we surveyed people who access our services to find out the impact of COVID-19 among people who access psychosocial support services. The survey demonstrated a high level of resilience; and indicated that people had shown great adaptability to services being delivered virtually. However, the lack of accessibility to clinical and community services and experiences of increased social isolation have led to a deterioration in mental health for many. More than half of the people who responded said they had experienced a decline in their mental health since COVID-19. You can read the full report at https://bit.ly/3dPhD1y

22.01.2022 It might be a building site now but, in a few months, Neami WA will be delivering Step Up Step Down services in new purpose-built buildings in both Kalgoorlie and Geraldton! When completed the Kalgoorlie building, designed by WA architect Finn Pederson and built by A Corp, will be complemented by regional landscaping to make Indigenous and local families feel welcome and belong. A vision Neami will extend when we move in and work with local communities to provide this much ne...eded service. We’re currently recruiting for the Service Manager and Practice Lead roles, join the team to deliver the service in this amazing area! If you have knowledge of recovery based mental health and experience in clinical and/or residential settings and want a community focused role then see our website for details. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. More information: https://lnkd.in/7udbt

21.01.2022 This extraordinary year has shown us how quickly and dramatically things can change. We are proud to share with you a selection of our achievements over 2019-20, the impact we are having and how we want to continue this work. Read more in the Neami National Annual Summary via the link below.

20.01.2022 This week is Trans Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness of trans people by amplifying their voices and experiences to the wider community. It's an opportunity to come together to learn more about gender diversity and raise awareness of the discrimination that trans and gender-diverse people still face. Neami Group is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexuali...ties, cultures, bodies and abilities. Find out more about Trans Awareness Week on the Minus18 website: bit.ly/38K1LfR #TransAwarenessWeek #LGBTIQ #Allies

19.01.2022 Are you looking to extend your practice in working with people experiencing BPD & Complex Trauma? We've partnered with complex care specialists Our Curious Minds to deliver a series of workshops in Regional WA to help practitioners develop effective strategies to best support people living with BPD or Complex Trauma. Click below for more info and bookings.... https://bit.ly/33zzbKY

19.01.2022 It's National Carers Week! Neami recognises and celebrates the important contributions the 2.65 millions carers make to their families and our community in Australia. Thank you. Show your gratitude for a carer, family member or significant supporter in your life with a social media post and use the hashtags #Carers2020 #WhyWeCare Or share your story of caring on the Carers Week website: https://carersweek.com.au/

19.01.2022 Join the Living Library live on FB every Wednesday in October to hear from community members sharing their experiences of mental health, recovery and wellbeing for Mental Health Month! #LivingLibrary #MentalHealthMonth

19.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day. A day to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served. It’s important to remember the families who have lo...st loved ones in whole, or in part, and those who continue to serve. Today is also a time to reflect on how we can honour their service by ensuring veterans and serving members receive the care and support they need. If today brings up tough emotions for you or a loved one and you need some extra support we encourage you to reach out to the Open Arms Counselling Service on 1800 011 046 for free and confidential support 24/7. You can find other support services at www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

18.01.2022 If you are struggling with your mental health there are many excellent organisations ready to support you. There is no ‘one size fits all’ model for these serv...ices so if accessing support from one service hasn’t worked out for you in the past, don’t let that stop you from reaching out again to another. Looking for a place to start? We can help you find the right service for your needs Find mental health services for: the broader community https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-broader-resources children and young people https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-children-and-youn older people https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-older-people-and- parents and families https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-parents-and-famil carers https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-carers-consumers- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-aboriginal-and-to culturally and linguistically diverse communities https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-culturally-and-li LGBTIQA+ communities https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-lgbtiqa-communiti

18.01.2022 Earlier this year our Step-Link team were joined by the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward. The Ministers met with William, who had been sleeping rough when the pandemic hit. William was supported into secure housing by our STEP-Link team as part of the NSW Government's COVID stimulus funding. The Treasurer referenced meeting William in his 2020-2021 Budget Speech where he announced the expansion of ...the Together Home funding. Well done to NSW for recognising the needs of people sleeping rough. Read the full Budget Speech here: bit.ly/2ILpxgS

17.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), a day to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people living with a disability. The 2020 theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ focuses on increasing understanding of disabilities that are not immediately apparent. This is a valuable reminder that we can’t make assumptions about whether a person does or does not live with disability, or that a person only has one type of disability. It highlights ...the importance of being inclusive in everything we do. At Neami we are acknowledging IDPWD this year by learning more about how we can create more accessible and inclusive online spaces for meetings and groups with consumers, carers and staff with Amber from the Australian Network on Disability. Read more about IDPWD: www.idpwd.com.au/ Read more about our approach to working with people living with disabilities on our website: bit.ly/34KYAQk #IDPWD

17.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the launch of our Preventative Health Initiative service. Preventative Health Initiative provides support to help people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues improve their physical health. The service also delivers training activities to develop practitioners’ capacity to respond to the physical health needs of people experiencing mental health issues. The service is funded by the Australian Government under the Eastern Melb...ourne PHN. #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Wellbeing

17.01.2022 As part of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Week, join SANE Australia's Lived Experience Forum on changing the narrative on BPD tonight at 7pm (AEST). Follow the link to join the conversation: bit.ly/2GlNnPf #BPD #BPDawarenessweek

15.01.2022 Today is National Close the Gap Day, a day to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. The Close the Gap campaign was launched in 2006 as part of a public call to address the unacceptable gap in life expectancy and other health indicators between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. As a national mental health organisation, Neami is committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in all local communities, ...recognising the importance of addressing the unique experiences of disadvantage within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Our first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was launched in June 2019 and outlines actions that work towards our vision for reconciliation. We look forward to sharing the next iteration of our RAP later this year. Visit our website to view or download the current Neami RAP: bit.ly/2xaxGW8 #CloseTheGap #Reconciliation

14.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will be, is the theme of this year’s NAIDOC week, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. To mark NAIDOC Week, which celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, Neami National staff will participate in yarning stories, learning more about the negative impact of colonisation, hearing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and att...ending other NAIDOC week events. It is a time to hear the yarns of our First Nations people and support them. To find an event near you or for more info about NAIDOC Week, visit: www.naidoc.org.au #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

13.01.2022 "We don’t need people to become less afraid and more resilient in the face of stigma and discrimination. We need it to stop."

13.01.2022 It’s with great sadness that we share that Neami National’s highly successful Street to Home service will shut at the end of next month following the recently announced homelessness sector reforms in South Australia. We’re incredibly proud of Neami’s highly skilled and dedicated Street to Home team. Over the last four years, the team have listened to people’s experiences, and we have created a service that not only supported positive outcomes for people experiencing homelessn...ess, but has also contributed to sector innovation and reform. During the pandemic, in a mammoth effort our Street to Home team linked 500 people with emergency accommodation hotels and then intensively supported them while they were there. The team worked relentlessly which led to 260 people moved into homes in a matter of months, our states largest call to action for housing and support for rough sleepers in history. Continuity of care and a smooth transition for people supported by Street to Home, will be the key focus for the team over the coming weeks. For more information, visit our website https://bit.ly/3u9EUlE

12.01.2022 I was not expecting to be writing a song coming into this role! But I’m truly grateful for the experience and incredibly proud of what we all achieved in such a short period. - Jared McLean, Peer Support Worker Watch Lighthouse, a music video created by the multi-talented teams at our Living and Learning Centre in Strathpine and Ipswich (QLD)! Lighthouse was created to highlight the important role of lived experience at Neami through a different way of story telling! The mu...sic video follows the experience of someone going through a mental health struggle and highlights the journey of recovery and the support and reflections that are experienced throughout. #MusicVideo #LivedExperience

10.01.2022 Today also marks the start of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Awareness (PANDA) Week. This year PANDA Week is more important than ever, with many expecting and new parents struggling due to COVID-19 and associated restrictions, it’s critical that we work together to support families facing mental health challenges at this time. The theme for PANDA week this year is ‘Tell someone who cares’. Encouraging expecting and new parents who are struggling know they’re not alone and c...an reach out for help. Find out more: panda.org.au/ #PANDAWeek

10.01.2022 Meet Mel and hear her journey through Art as well as see her beautiful artwork in the engaging video below. Though the exhibition, The Art In Heart, at University of South Australia's Kerry Packer Civic Centre has closed it is not too late to meet our 6 artists, hear their powerful journeys of recovery and see their inspirational art work on our website. The exhibition was presented in partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.... Thank you to the artists and staff involved in the Art In Heart project. Learn more: www.neaminational.org.au/news/the-art-in-heart/ #ArtinHeartExhibition #SouthAustralianArtist

07.01.2022 We can't wait for all of our services to get back out and about, connecting with our local communities in-person soon! Here's our team from our Connect to Wellbeing service in Townsville getting involved in Mental Health Community Day in Charters Towers! #Community #MentalHealthCommunityDay

07.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) - 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. The Neami Group is deeply committed to Reconciliation. We recognise both the impacts of colonisation and dispossession and the rich wisdom and culture that prevails. We recognise the importance of understanding and elevating the history of ...Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander communities. Our first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was launched in June 2019 and outlines actions that work towards our vision for reconciliation. We look forward to sharing the next iteration of our RAP later this year. #MoreThanAWord #NRW2021

06.01.2022 Researchers from the The University of Newcastle, Australia are looking for participants based in NSW to take part in a study exploring what supports may help people experiencing mental ill-health to make positive changes to their physical health and nutrition. If you're interested in getting involved follow the link below for more info. #Research #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth

06.01.2022 People from different walks of life in Hendon, South Australia acknowledged multiculturalism with dancing, food, music, poetry and a range of activities to celebrate Harmony Day. Big thank you to our partners City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Mixed Creatives, Relationships Australia South Australia, The Junction Community Centre, HYPA, Diamond House Clubhouse with Uniting South Australia for a great event. #Multiculturalism #HarmonyDay2021 #NeamiNational

06.01.2022 Today we mark the start of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week. This year's campaign is 'Flipping the script: Changing the Narrative on BPD'. Let's change the way we think, talk and write about people living with BPD. Let's celebrate the strengths of people living with BPD, educate ourselves and our communities about BPD with research and amplify the voices of lived experience. Visit the Australian BPD Foundation website for resources, factsheets and learn more abo...ut the campaign: www.bpdawareness.com.au/ #BPDAwarenessWeek

06.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day, this year's campaign message is simple "Look after your mental health, Australia". Our friends at Mental Health Australia are encouraging Australian's to make a #MentalHealthPromise a pledge to prioritise your own mental health and wellbeing. Making a promise helps to build a supportive culture so that people feel they can ask for help when they need it. What mental health promise will you make this year?... #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #InThisTogether #WorldMentalHealthDay

05.01.2022 "Brave is condescending. It is shame repackaged as respect. Unwrap the words, and you’ll feel their sting. Instead of brave, I’d rather be thought of as kind. Thoughtful. Fierce." An insightful article by Katerina Bryant for The Guardian discussing how it feels to be called 'brave' in response to disclosing her mental illness.

05.01.2022 Congratulations on all of your achievements over the last two years LETSS!

05.01.2022 Bring your experience to help shape a new service supporting social and emotional wellbeing and better mental health in Darwin. We are looking for people who have a lived experience, carers or families to participate in co-design sessions as we create the new Adult Mental Health Centre in Darwin. Two sessions will be run on 11 May in Darwin. ... To register your interest or find out more visit our website. #Darwin #LivedExperience #Codesign

05.01.2022 For Trans Day of Visibility this year we want to share the story of a Neami team member, Amelia. "It has taken me quite a long time to feel comfortable and safe to be my true and authentic self within a workplace and the wider work network, given the reduced visibility and lack of understanding in the community. It’s only been in recent years that I have begun to feel more at ease with being a non-binary person (using They/Them pronouns). It was only when coming back to Nea...mi after a short break, and seeing that the ID cards had options to add preferred pronouns, and pronouns were encouraged on email signatures/zoom names, did I feel comfortable with being my authentic self within the workplace. Having pronouns visible, or encouraging conversations around best pronouns to use helps those of us who may use different gender pronouns to feel included and validated for who they are. It’s an easy way to signal to others that you are in a safe space which might be the difference in someone feeling comfortable as a service user or as a colleague around you." #Pronouns #Inclusion #TransDayofVisbility

04.01.2022 "How our teams adapted is remarkable - as is the way the sector came together and kept important conversations going - sharing what was and wasn’t working. We learnt a great deal about Neami, we’ve ensured that lived experience, co-design and data-informed decisions remain at the forefront of Neami’s work." - Tom Dalton, Neami National CEO Watch the video message from Tom Dalton, Neami CEO and Tony Nippard, Neami Chair.

03.01.2022 Are you located in the Ipswich, New Farm or Michelton regions? Come along and join our free 10-session emotional wellbeing workshops, Wise Choices. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Wise Choices is developed to support individuals in living a full, rich and meaningful life. For further information contact the Brief Therapies team at [email protected] or phone 07 3493 6750.... Wise Choices is funded by the Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN and Brisbane North PHN #WellbeingWorkshop #Queensland #Brisbane

02.01.2022 You are given the skills, the tools and the connections to keep you well and can keep you from hospital, not just to fix you up for a few days. You can start your recovery journey rather than just putting a bandaid on it. It’s completely different and it is so, so essential. - Heidi Heidi recently reflected on her experiences at our Step Up Step Down service in Albany in The West Australian. Heidi is now using her lived experience to support others as a staff member at the... service. Damian (pictured) leads the team in Albany. Read the full article below. #LivedExperience #MentalHealthWellbeing

02.01.2022 Today we recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. National Sorry Day acknowledges and recognises the Stolen Generations and impact of past government policies and practices that included the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families. Neami recognises the ongoing trauma these policies and practices caused and the link between intergenerational trauma and the mental health and wellbeing of the Stolen Generations, th...eir descendants, families and communities. Artwork adapted from: 'Healing for change, healing together' by Dajarra Browne #NationalSorryDay

02.01.2022 Together with Mind Australia and Wellways, we keenly welcome the focus on mental health in yesterday’s Victorian State Budget. A record-breaking $3.8 billion investment in Victoria’s Budget announcement shows that mental health is a priority, and that the Government is ready for reform. Read our joint statement in response to the Budget https://bit.ly/3bIpEVT

01.01.2022 A huge thank you to Trent and Jesse from our STEP-Link Service for generously sharing their stories, culture and experiences with us last week in an online Yarn. The Yarn took place on Gadigal and Dharawal lands and was joined virtually by Neami staff across the country to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Special thanks to our event host Madeleine Prince (Dharawal Nation), Service Manager of STEP-Link for facilitating the Q&A! ... #NADIOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe