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Yesterday, BEING CEO Giancarlo de Vera told a NSW parliamentary inquiry why we urgently need a Human Rights Act bit.ly/47Ze8C4.
1 in 2 mental health consumers hold back from care for fear of involuntary treatment.
It's time NSW caught up.
#HRA4NSW #MHCC #MHCN #Wayahead
The media statement from the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance makes it clear bit.ly/4eL7nrg.
We need dignity, supported decision-making and enforceable rights.
#HRA4NSW
Today's newsletter includes statements on the lack of Access and Affordability of specialist services and another on the need for responsible reporting, plus an invitation for all consumers to complete the National Human Rights Survey launched last week.
bit.ly/3Wj1Yl0
Recorded at TheMHS, Jonathan Harms - CEO of Mental Health Carers NSW, Simon Katterl - CEO of Rise and BEING's CEO Giancarlo de Vera reflect on the journey to put lived experience and human rights at the heart of mental health reform.
bit.ly/4iO7W64
#MentalHealth #TheMHS
Aged 50-70 with a history of smoking or know someone who is?
Have a look at this webinar tomorrow launching a new, free lung screening programme.
Find out about the resources, the role carers can play and get a sneak peek at the resources.
Register at bit.ly/4jEyk3g
This week marks the end of Mental Health Month. Our final guest 'host' explains what Mental Health Month means to them, plus a wrap of our "Our Care. Our Rights" event at Parliament House and other news, events and advocacy opportunities.
Click to read bit.ly/4dZBsTF
Mental Health Ministers meet tomorrow. The Productivity Commission says the current National Agreement isn’t working. The Commonwealth wants to roll it over for 2 to 3 more years anyway, past the next election. People who need help now can’t wait that long.
In NSW alone: $600M+ a year short for frontline mental health staff (the Premier’s own number) and $187M a year short for community support. No state can fix that by itself. This needs the Commonwealth and every state at the table.
Our ask for tomorrow: a clear pathway to a new, fully funded National Agreement, built with people who live in this system every day. Full release: bit.ly/4i2TzZW
#MentalHealth #auspol
At Tuesday's "Our Care. Our Right" event for mental health month, peer worker Jemima Isbester said "Schizophrenia needs to have its ADHD moment."
Click to read what was said in the room & watch a recording of the discussion bit.ly/4i9fcJH
#BEING #MentalHealthMonthAU
Almost half of all Australians will experience some kind of mental health challenge in their lifetime. For MH Month, BEING asked four of our member's to share their experience.
Click to watch the full convo with Joel youtu.be/sF09S-mdngk
Join BEING bit.ly/3X64F6I
Thx to all our wonderful panelists today: Jemima Isbester, Pramudie Gunaratne, Sharon Grocott, Timothy Robert, our co-host/MC Jenny Leong MP and our audience of consumers/allies.
A recording of today's event will be published soon.
#MentalHealthMonthAU #ASoP #Wayahead #NSWCLL
Today's live event is SOLD OUT, but you can still join at 11am via Zoom bit.ly/3VXeoyG
Our panelists (Jemima Isbester NEAMI, Sharon Grocott WAYAHEAD, Tim Roberts NSWCLL & Pramudie Gunaratne ASoP) will discuss progress we've made and the importance of a Human Rights Act.
We thank the Premier for being honest, but imagine hearing "only so much money" about cancer, or a heart attack?!
Join us 20 October at NSW Parliament to ask pollies "Is there a limit on your constituents' right to care?"
Register bit.ly/3VMY5V9
Free entry with lunch.
BEING & Jenny Leong MP invite you to Parliament House for #MentalHealthMonthAU to discuss progress on mental health as a human right. How far we have come and how far do we still have to go?
FREE, accessible with lunch provided.
Find out more, register bit.ly/3VMY5V9
Almost 50% of Aussies will experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime.
For Mental Health Month BEING asked four of our member's to share their experience.
Full convo with Ezra youtu.be/Rjc32EQ1_DU
Blog bit.ly/4hFmPG5
Join BEING bit.ly/3X64F6I
NSW Health worked out what it would cost to fully fund mental health - about $787m/yr. Then advised the Minister NOT to tell you for fear it might “create reputational damage” if the money wasn't found.
Full story bit.ly/4yJ9q79
Media release bit.ly/4ztsB4R
Our Consumer Register is a list of our members able to speak on behalf of MH consumers in NSW on govt committees and elsewhere.
Click the link to find out more, for eligibility requirements and to apply. bit.ly/4s2eOjv
OCD Awareness Week seeks to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, dispel the stigma and provide education about the disorder and how to support those affected.
Find out more bit.ly/4xWrhGq
#OCDweek #MentalHealthMonth #BeingMentalHealthConsumers
Recognising today as World Mental Health Day.
"Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change" calls on systems and society to recognise lived expertise to shape the policies, services & decisions that affect the lives of consumers.
More from the WHO bit.ly/4hl3T0s
