Mind supports people with mental illness in their recovery, to help them live well in the community, with or without symptoms. We work with people who have a range of often complex issues resulting from mental illness, and their families and carers, and have been doing this work for over 30 years in Victoria and now for more than four years in South Australia.
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LATEST NEWS
Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Launch
Photo (LtoR): Terry Laidler, Dr Karleen Edwards, Bill Healy & Gerry Naughtin
Mind launched it's Strategic Plan on the 21st June alongside a range of stakeholders including staff, government and representatives from the PDRS & clinical sectors. Chair Bill Healy and Chief Executive, Gerry Naughtin both discussed the organisation's direction in improving recovery support services for people with serious mental health challenges. We would like to thank Dr Karleen Edwards (Executive Director Mental Health, Drugs & Regions, Department of Health) who formally launch Mind's Strategic Plan and Terry Laidler (Chair Mental Health Reform Council) for speaking on the importance of the work of Mind. Terry encouraged the organisation to strengthen it's role in advocacy for equitable outcomes for people with mental illness.
Click here for a summary of Mind's Strategic Plan 2010-15
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 View the latest edition of Open Mind
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I Am
Mind's annual art exhibition 'I Am' has recently concluded. We would like to thank all involved with this event especially all the talented artist who displayed their work. Click here to view the I Am exhibition catalogue.
Using art in the recovery process from mental health challenges - This research project by Theresa Van Lith examines the models of practice using art making in mental health recovery services, such as those run by Mind in Victoria and Prahran Mission. Click here for the research paper.
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Mental Health Line
The Mental Health Advice Line is a statewide Victorian phone service that provides immediate, expert mental health advice from a registered mental health professional, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By calling one statewide number – 1300 280 737 – Victorians of all ages and backgrounds will now have speedy access to clear expert advice, referral and information about the full spectrum of mental health issues. Calls from anywhere in Victoria are charged at the cost of a local call (mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate).
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Strength of Mind - A Report on Mind in South Australia
In October 2009, the Mind Board held its first meeting in South Australia. This was an important event, and was followed by a presentation of the work of Mind to the local South Australian community. Over 100 people attended, with Mons. David Cappo, Social Inclusion Commissioner SA speaking about Mind and the importance of the non-government sector in the delivery of community services for people experiencing mental health issues. This was followed by speeches from the Mind CEO, Gerry Naughtin and the Mind General Manager SA, Dorothy Belperio. The evening ended with Trudi, mother of a Mind client, talking about her experiences of supporting an adult child with serious mental health issues and the important role Mind has had in supporting her and her family.
To read more about Mind in South Australia, simply click here.
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