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24 Apr 2019
Brisbane startup LOSE YOUR MIND to #breakthestigma in Iowa.
Imagine a world where nobody was afraid to discuss mental illness; where young people could tell their truth without fear of being judged or ridiculed; where... Read more...
31 Jan 2019
Safe Space Open Days
Brisbane North Safe Space Network A Safe Space is a space that provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing or recently... Read more...
29 Jan 2019
PPIMS - Temperament Based Therapy including Supports* (TBT-S): An innovative multi-family neurobiological approach to eating disorders
Brought to you by Eating Disorders Families Australia in partnership with the Queensland Eating Disorder Service (QuEDS) One day workshop for clinicians and... Read more...
29 Jan 2019
PPIMS - Mental Health First Aid Australia_Participants Needed
Participants Needed Mental Health First Aid Australia are looking for participants who have personal or professional experience with... Read more...
29 Jan 2019
PPIMS - The BPD Advocate Summer 2019 Newsletter
THE BPD ADVOCATE Summer 2019 Newsletter National BPD Training Strategy Interviews, resources & new BPD e-Learning... Read more...
23 Jan 2019
Australian Mental Health Leaders Fellowship
The Australian Mental Health Leaders Fellowship is the first program of its kind in Australia, designed to meet the needs of emerging leaders with a passion and... Read more...
21 Dec 2018
Useful contacts over the Festive Season
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Festive Season. Attached below is a supporting document with useful contacts, support services and emergency relief... Read more...
23 Nov 2018
Resource: Using Collaborations as a Capacity Building Tool
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) is proud to announce the release of its new resource ‘Using Collaborations as a Capacity Building... Read more...
23 Nov 2018
Shifting Minds: Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Plan 2018-2023
The Queensland Mental Health Commission has launched “Shifting Minds: Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Plan 2018-2023.”... Read more...
21 Nov 2018
PPIMS Weekly Update
PPIMS Weekly Update Q-LEWN Calling on our network members who are currently working/volunteering in a lived experience role to contribute to... Read more...
20 Nov 2018
PPIMS Update (October)
Peer Participation In Mental Health Services Update. We are continually looking for ways to keep the network up to date with all things local, state and... Read more...
15 Nov 2018
My Health Record opt out period extended to 31 January 2019
In a last minute annoucement, the Government and Opposition supported an amendment by Senator Pauline Hanson to extend the My Health Record opt out period... Read more...
12 Nov 2018
Older Australians put their health in their hands with My Health Record
Carseldine retirees Peter Button and Cathy Zappala join a legion of grey nomads ready to take their health on the road with My Health Record. Cathy suffers... Read more...
09 Nov 2018
Changing Lives, Changing Communities ... play your part
Changing Lives, Changing Communities ... play your part We are very excited to announce the next stage of the QCOSS Movement for change – a series of... Read more...
12 Oct 2018
Brisbane Mental Health Expo
Annual Brisbane Mental Health Expo returns for Mental Health Week, 2018! The Brisbane Mental Health Expo is a fun and interactive event,... Read more...
11 Oct 2018
Australian BPD Foundation's Petition to Greg Hunt
For every 100 people in Australia, the chances are that at least one has experienced a complex mental health condition like Borderline Personality Disorder... Read more...
10 Oct 2018
Do you see what I see? World Mental Health Day 10/10
October 10 is world mental health day. Mental Health Australia are leading a world mental health day campaign called Do You See What I... Read more...
28 Sep 2018
AOD Connect App - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally appropriate services
AODconnect is a national directory of alcohol and other drug treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Developed by the AOD... Read more...
28 Sep 2018
Have your say on national AOD research priorities
The National ATOD ‘Research and Evaluation Priorities’ survey has been developed by the State and Territory peak bodies of Australia’s... Read more...
28 Sep 2018
New Opioid Check Toolkit released
Insight is proud to release a new online toolkit for workers focusing specifically on opioids. The toolkit contains: "Opioids: The... Read more...
28 Sep 2018
New Resource: AOD in Schools Best Practice Guide
Dovetail has published a best practice guide to assist Queensland school communities to better prevent and respond to alcohol and other drug use. The package... Read more...
28 Sep 2018
Reducing harms related to alcohol use in pregnancy: Policy and practice recommendations
‘Despite national guidelines recommending that the safest option for pregnant and breastfeeding women is not to drink, almost half of pregnant women in... Read more...
25 Sep 2018
Moreton Bay Mental Health Expo only 2 weeks away!
The Moreton Bay Mental Health Expo is fast approaching - the expo takes place on Wednesday 10 October at Caboolture Town Square from 11am - 3pm. The expo is... Read more...
04 Sep 2018
Confidentiality and informed consent in counselling and psychotherapy
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia has published a report titled “Confidentiality and informed consent in counselling and... Read more...
04 Sep 2018
Young people and the My Health Record system
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published a fact sheet titled "Young people and the My Health Record system".... Read more...
03 Sep 2018
PHN-funded psychological therapies review consultation
In the context of quality improvement, Brisbane North PHN is currently reviewing the PHN commissioned services for people with low to moderate mental... Read more...
31 Aug 2018
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is held on the 31st August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related... Read more...
24 Aug 2018
31st August is International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day originally started in Australia and is now a global event. Thousands of people a year die from a drug overdose. This... Read more...
21 Aug 2018
Cures for Hepatitis C
Many people who have lived with Hepatitis C (HCV) for some time, and who have yet to come in contact with updated treatment information, may still believe that... Read more...
17 Aug 2018
Seniors Week August 18-24 2018
Seniors Week is August 18-24! For a guide to activites happening in our region go to: www.qldseniorsweek.org.au In the Brisbane North Region,... Read more...
09 Aug 2018
Australia's Mental and Physical Health Tracker
The Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC) – an innovative think tank at Victoria University, has launched its latest national report card,... Read more...
07 Aug 2018
Webinar Series: Benefits and Risks of the My Health Record
To help people make an informed and considered decision about whether or not to opt-out of having a record created for them, Consumers Health Forum of... Read more...
03 Aug 2018
The LINK 2018 Innovation Round is Now Open
Leading Innovation through Networking and Knowledge-Sharing (LINK) grant funding provides the opportunity for Metro North Hospital Health Service staff and... Read more...
14 Jul 2018
International Remembrance Day Ceremony - 2018
Family Drug Support, a national service providing 24-hour support for families impacted by others drug use, will mark the 21st Annual International... Read more...
13 Jul 2018
MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROCUREMENT REFERENCE GROUP
The Department of Health is currently recruiting for two mental health consumers who have previous experience accessing community support services delivered by... Read more...
12 Jul 2018
8th Annual Borderline Personality Disorder Conference 2018
The Australian BPD Foundation invites you to the 8th Annual National Borderline Personality Disorder Conference 2018 to be held in September at the Hotel Grand... Read more...
12 Jul 2018
GP Input Sought For National Suicide Prevention Trial
To understand care pathways within the region, Brisbane North PHN is seeking input from GPs who have supported people who are suicidal, who have attempted... Read more...
11 Jul 2018
New Prospectus - Recovery and Clinical Programs new range of courses
The new Metro North Mental Health Recovery and Clinical Programs Prospectus is now up on the my mental health website under the... Read more...
02 Jul 2018
Carer-Friendly Business Awards
Carer-Friendly Business Awards This is the 15th year of Carers Queensland’s Carer-Friendly Business Awards – recognising and celebrating... Read more...
29 Jun 2018
My Health for Life: Healthy Lifestyle Program
My health for life is a free healthy lifestyle program that can help you get your health back on track. We know that joining a gym or having a special... Read more...
19 Jun 2018
Mental Health and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A report by Bob Buckley of Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia cites high levels of mental health issues among people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. ... Read more...
19 Jun 2018
Mental Health and Bowel Cancer
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel Cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. ... Read more...
19 Jun 2018
Support After Suicide Pathways to Care Workshop
If you’ve ever wondered what happens in Caboolture after a suicide or wondered what you can say or do to help someone who’s been bereaved by a death... Read more...
15 Jun 2018
Homeless Connect 28th June 2018
Get Connected to free support services! Homeless Connect is a free event for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get a hand and get connected.... Read more...
12 Jun 2018
COPD, Mental Health and Smoking: What are the facts?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2007 National Survey of Mental Health indicates there is a link between anxiety, depression and Chronic Obstructive... Read more...
01 Jun 2018
Call for a systems focus on exercise and physical activity to close the life expectancy gap of people living with mental illness
An international consensus statement has been released by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the American College of Sports Medicine, British Association of... Read more...
01 Jun 2018
Participate in a National Mental Health Literacy Study
The Royal Flying Doctor Service in partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU), is conducting a study about Mental Health Literacy in... Read more...
18 May 2018
NDIA Release Mental Health Access Snapshots
The following Mental Health Access Snapshots have been released by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to provide more specific and detailed... Read more...
18 May 2018
What matters most? Looking after your mental health in National Palliative Care Week
May 20-26 2018 is National Palliative Care week. The theme for this year is ‘What matters most?’ The theme addresses the need for... Read more...
16 May 2018
Provide your feedback on the draft Metro North Mental Health Clinical Services Plan 2018-2023
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Mental Health has developed a draft Metro North Mental Health Clinical Services Plan 2018-2023. We recognise... Read more...
03 May 2018
Have your say on the evaluation of the Metro North Mental Health Service Prospectus
The Metro North Mental Health Resource Team is evaluating the current (Jan to June) edition of the Prospectus in preparation for developing the next edition... Read more...
03 May 2018
Youth NDIS Readiness Workshop Live-stream
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) is hosting an online NDIS readiness workshop on: 31 May 2018 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm... Read more...
03 Apr 2018
Confused about NDIS Terminology?
With the coming of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), so has a whole lot of new terminology and acronyms that are often assumed knowledge for... Read more...
29 Mar 2018
Evaluation of the Qld Mental Health Act
The evaluation of the Mental Health Act 2016 will consider how the objectives and principles of the new legislation have been applied, and whether key... Read more...
23 Mar 2018
Blow Bubbles On World Bipolar Day - March 30th
Bipolar Australia believes that every person who has Bipolar Disorder should know that the condition can be diagnosed, treated, and well managed. But too many... Read more...
02 Mar 2018
NDIA accepts Independent Pricing Review recommendations
As you may aware, the National Disability Insurance Scheme is being rolled out accross the Brisbane North Region with the following dates for roll out in... Read more...
16 Feb 2018
NUNDAH HOUSE Opening
Metro North Mental Health Service and Neami National have joined in an exciting partnership to provide short-term recovery focussed mental health support in the... Read more...
12 Jan 2018
The NDIS is now accepting access requests in the Brisbane Region
The NDIS will become available in Brisbane City areas north and south of the Brisbane River from 1 July 2018. This covers the local government area of Brisbane... Read more...
21 Dec 2017
Brisbane Emergency Relief and Support Services open over the Christmas break
Attached is a list of emergency relief and support services open over the Christmas break in the Brisbane region. This list was compiled and... Read more...
21 Dec 2017
New Prospectus on my mental health website
The new Prospectus from the Metro North Mental and Health Service is now up on the my mental health website under the Resources menu. This... Read more...
13 Dec 2017
Expansion of the Headspace School Support Program
In June 2017, headspace Youth Mental Health Foundation, and Early Childhood Australia became implementation partners with beyondblue, to deliver a new National... Read more...
23 Nov 2017
Launch of the Kilcoy Youth Mental Health Outreach Service
The Kilcoy Youth Mental Health Outreach Service will be launched on December 1. The project expands the existing reach of headspace Caboolture by provision of... Read more...
14 Nov 2017
The Queensland Disability Support Network are assisting people to prepare for the NDIS
QDN is an organisation by and for people with a disability. QDN is working with Queenslanders with a disability to support them to be prepared for the... Read more...
20 Oct 2017
Brisbane North PHN commissioned services magazine
Brisbane North PHN has recently published a North Brisbane and Moreton Bay mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug services magazine. The... Read more...
18 Oct 2017
Free training in screening for problem gambling
Are you a counsellor, clinician or GP working with people who have a dependency on drugs or alcohol or a mental health concerns? If so, it is possible your... Read more...
09 Oct 2017
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Hub Website
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Hub Australia is a website funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to provide a 'one stop shop'... Read more...
06 Oct 2017
Mental Health Week 2017
Queensland Mental Health Week promotes individual and community mental health and wellbeing, boosts awareness of mental illness, stigma and discrimination and... Read more...
15 Sep 2017
R U OK day 14 September 2017
Brisbane's Queen Street Mall was awash with yellow this week when R U OK?'s Conversation Convoy rolled in for the first of their Queensland events. R... Read more...
15 Jul 2017
NDIS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emerging Leaders Project
CONNECTIONS INC. in Partnership with Caboolture Community Medical Proudly launch the NDIS Sector Development – Provider Readiness Project for Aboriginal... Read more...
06 Jul 2017
The 2017 Carer-Friendly Business Awards
Are you a carer who has experienced amazing customer service this year? Or are you working for a business that demonstrates an understanding of your role as a... Read more...
04 Jul 2017
NDIS/FYI e-Newsletter
Connections Inc. receives funding for the Department of Communities PRI (Participant Readiness Initiative). Part of that involves running a Monthly NDIS/FYI... Read more...
21 Jun 2017
Topic Tuesday: Caring for men who don't care about themselves
On 27 June from 7-9pm, Sane Australia's Topic Tuesday webinar will cover 'Caring for men who don't care about themselves.' To register, visit:... Read more...
29 May 2017
New Family Drug Support Resource
Family Drug Support (FDS) a caring, non-religious and non judgmental organisation, primarily made up of volunteers who have experienced first hand the trauma... Read more...
28 Apr 2017
NEW: The National LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy
The National LGBTI Health Alliance have just released a new National LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy for inclusion and action. This... Read more...
07 Apr 2017
Navigating the Metro North Mental Health Service: Updated Flow Chart
Metro North Hospital and Health Service have updated their flow chart: Navigating the Metro North Hospital Health Service. This flow chart is a useful... Read more...
23 Mar 2017
Art Exhibition
Art from the Margins is delighted to present “Women's Work” - an exhibition by talented female artists in celebration of International Women's... Read more...
15 Feb 2017
Advance Health Directives for Mental Health - Consumer Workshops
Advance Health Directive for Mental Health Consumer, Carer and Family Workshops Coming Soon The new Mental Health Act is coming to Queensland in March... Read more...
14 Feb 2017
Self-Care for Professionals: Navigating the residual effects of trauma
This one day seminar will explore recent developments in neurobiology of trauma and provide links between the neurobiology of trauma and its impacts upon... Read more...
19 Jan 2017
Upcoming Sane Carers Forum: Burnout
The busy holiday period is over, which usually means it's the time when burnout hits us. During this live online chat we look at the warning signs of burn... Read more...
16 Dec 2016
Services Open in Brisbane over Christmas New Year 2016
Brisbane City Council have put together this comprehensive list of services that are open over the Christmas and New Year Period and other useful and relevant... Read more...
16 Dec 2016
Useful Contacts, Activites and Community events for Christmas / New Year 2016
Brisbane City Council have compiled the attached list of useful community events and activiteis happening over the Christmas new year period 2016, such... Read more...
14 Dec 2016
Have Your Say About the Proposed Carer Support System
The Department of Social Services (DSS) are currently developing a new approach to providing support to carers. In September 2016 they released a document... Read more...
11 Nov 2016
Check out the NDIS/FYI Website
Connections Inc are are excited to launch the new NDIS/FYI website - a valuable and necessary resource for people and organisations supporting Queenslanders... Read more...
26 Oct 2016
Peer Network Alliance Facebook Site Brisbane
The Peer Network Alliance Facebook Page is up & running in Brisbane https://www.facebook.com/peernetworkalliance/ Working as a Peer within... Read more...
14 Oct 2016
Walk Against Poverty
Join us as we walk against poverty to launch national Anti-Poverty Week: October 16 - 22, 2016. This 5 kilometre community walk will commence in the grounds... Read more...
13 Oct 2016
Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness eLearning Portal
In recognition of Mental Health Week 2016 DHPW invites you to access the online Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness eLearning portal... Read more...
13 Oct 2016
The New Mental Health Act
There is new Mental Health Act commencing on March 5 2017. This Mental Health Act 2016 was passed in parliament on the 18th of February. The Act is a major... Read more...
16 Sep 2016
Suicide Prevention Forums
Invitation to PHN suicide prevention forums Brisbane North PHN is hosting two regional suicide prevention forums in September 2016. These forums are the... Read more...
24 Aug 2016
Partners in Recovery Fourms 2016
North Brisbane PiR presents the annual PiR Forums in North Lakes and Herston in October. 250 people from across the region will come together from 9am to 4pm at... Read more...
19 Aug 2016
North Brisbane Mental Health Expo 2016
The annual North Brisbane Mental Health Expo will be held on 27th September 2016 at the RNA Showgrounds, in Bowen Hills. The purpose of this annual event,... Read more...
19 Aug 2016
QNADA launch AOD/Mental Health referral guide and harm reduction resources
Over the past year QNADA have been undertaking a project funded by a North Brisbane Partners in Recovery Innovation fund grant to improve access to... Read more...
16 Aug 2016
Dialog: 2016 - mental health peer work conference
Brook RED is delighted to be hosting the dialog:2016 peer worker conference in Brisbane on November 16th and 17th! For more information about the... Read more...
16 Aug 2016
Scholarships: Peer Work Conference
Brisbane North (PHN) Partners in Recovery is pleased to be able to offer 15 Peer Workers who work in the Brisbane North region the opportunity to put in a... Read more...
15 Aug 2016
Sane Topic Tuesdays August 16th
People can experience a range of different responses following a traumatic event or period in their life. This month Sane Forums is hosting a... Read more...
12 Aug 2016
2016 Mental Health Super Summit
In October the Mental Health Academy, in collaboration with the Australian charity, Act for Kids, is hosting the 2016 Mental Health Super... Read more...
12 Aug 2016
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
WEDNESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER – 1:30 – 3:30pm HACC Training Room, Chermside Community Health Centre The forum will be facilitated by Justin Chapman... Read more...
12 Aug 2016
Insight's Latest Training and Seminar Calendar Out Now!
Insight's training calendar offers a mix of introductory core-skills workshops alongside a range of specialised training events for the alcohol and... Read more...
02 Aug 2016
Young Carers Bursary
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25 Jul 2016
The Emergency Department Isn’t Always Your Best Option
Latest research shows one in three after-hours visits to the Emergency Department (ED) is for illness or injury that could be treated by a General Practitioner... Read more...
22 Jul 2016
Newly published! Updated guidelines from NDARC on AOD and mental health treatment
The NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) has updated and revised the... Read more...
15 Jul 2016
Sane Forums: Career Chat
Are you balancing a career and your mental health? Got questions? Ideas to contribute? Check out the Sane online forum 'CAREER CHATS' with... Read more...
15 Jul 2016
Sane Forums: Topic Tuesdays
'TOPICS TUESDAYS' Lived Experience forum: 19 July, 7pm-9pm AEST "What use is a diagnosis?" People can experience a range of... Read more...
04 Jul 2016
Financial hardship and mental illness - a resource
Principles for working with clients with mental illness and financial hardship Mental Health Australia has endorsed a set of principles to guide... Read more...
04 Jul 2016
Peer Participation in Mental Health
Launched in January 2017, the Peer Participation Project aims to support the active involvement of people with a lived or living experience of mental illness in... Read more...
04 Jul 2016
QLD Mental Health Achievement Awards
Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards It’s your turn to shine! Nominations are now open for the 2016 Queensland Mental Health Week... Read more...
01 Jul 2016
Carer Friendly Business Awards
Nominations Now Open The Carer-Friendly Business Awards recognise local businesses, employees and employers who go the extra mile to support Queensland... Read more...
01 Jul 2016
Clemente Student Information Session
Clemente is a free university program for people who have experienced disadvantage. The student information session is on: Wednedsday13th July... Read more...
27 May 2016
Call for candidates in 2016 Election to address nation's rising suicide rate
An alliance of leading mental health advocates has challenged all federal election candidates to take a stand on suicide after recent analysis showed it was on... Read more...
27 May 2016
Qld Health Mental Health Services are now tobacco-free
From April 4, 2016, Metro North Mental Health took further steps to ensure our Mental Health units are healthier place for everyone. Mental health... Read more...
18 May 2016
Sane Forums: Schizophrenia Awareness Week Special Online Discussion
To coincide with Schizophrenia Awareness Week, Sane are holding a special online discussion in our Forums on the misconceptions of living with... Read more...
18 May 2016
Scholarships in Certificate IV Mental Health and Mental Health Peer Work
Call for Expressions of Interest: North Brisbane PiR is currently funding a Peer Participation Project to regionally coordinate and collaborate to support... Read more...
16 May 2016
Peer Work Hub
Efforts to achieve a mental health workforce that systematically includes people with lived experience of mental illness, and their families and carers, is one... Read more...
12 May 2016
4th National Hoarding and Squalor Conference 2016
The 4th National Hoarding and Squalor Conference 29-30 June 2016 at Rydges World Square, Sydney. The purpose of the Conference is to... Read more...
22 Apr 2016
Sane Forums: Topic Tuesdays
Dealing with loss: Myths of Grief As carers, grief and loss can come to the surface for many reasons; loss of the life we thought we'd live, grief for... Read more...
21 Apr 2016
Wesley Life Force Suicide Memorial Day
Each year Wesley Life Force holds a memorial day for those who have been touched by suicide to come together in a spirit of comfort and hope. The... Read more...
12 Apr 2016
Safe Space Project Workshops
North Brisbane Partners in Recovery have commissioned the development of a Safe Space Model for North Brisbane. You are invited to attend a safe space... Read more...
11 Apr 2016
Healing Voices the Movie Premiere Screening
QLD Hearing Voices will be having a Community Event to premiere the screening of the “Healing Voices” documentary on Friday the 29th of April, at... Read more...
31 Mar 2016
NDIS Stakeholder Pack & Qld Rollout Announced
The Bilateral Agreement between the State and Federal Governments to roll out the NDIS in Queensland has now been signed. An NDIS Final Stakeholder... Read more...
23 Mar 2016
Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Brisbane North
Partners in Recovery and Brisbane North PHN have released the final version of The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Brisbane North, produced by... Read more...
21 Mar 2016
Mental health and housing webinar series
Qshelter are hosting an eight session webinar series on mental health and housing. This new webinar series has been designed for anyone in the community... Read more...
18 Mar 2016
Brisbane LGBTI Mental Health Network
REGISTER your INTEREST The MHPN and network coordinator, are seeking expressions of interest from existing and new members to form a new leadership group for... Read more...
16 Mar 2016
Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders?
This half day session aims to increase your understanding of how to identify, assess and respond to eating disorders in... Read more...
07 Mar 2016
Dual Diagnosis and Harm Reduction: The Practicalities of Pragmatism
QNADA welcomes you to the third in a series of forums aimed at enhancing connections between the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs sectors. Forum #3... Read more...
02 Mar 2016
Call for expression of interest for Peer/Consumer Trainers in the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions
Definition: A Peer/Consumer Trainer is a person who has a lived experience of mental illness and is passionate about supporting other consumers to find their... Read more...
17 Feb 2016
Alcohol and Drug Seminar Series
Insight training and Education Unit Qld have published an Alcohol and Drug seminar series calendar for semester 1, 2016. Seminars are held on... Read more...
10 Feb 2016
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Details: Credentialed Mental Health Nurses required for Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) in Kedron Brisbane. Essential Criteria: A mental... Read more...
10 Feb 2016
Peer/Recovery Support Workers
Peer/Recovery Support Workers Queensland Government $29.89 - $33.41 an hour - Part-time, Temporary Purpose of the Role Assist consumers, carers and... Read more...
22 Jan 2016
New Online Forums Feature Available on Website
The My Mental Health website has recently enabled the use of Sane Australia's online forums through our site. These forums provide peer support for... Read more...
05 Jan 2016
PiR funding until 2019 confirmed
In late 2015, North Brisbane Partners in Recovery received advice from the Department of Health that funding for the Partners in Recovery (PiR) program would be... Read more...
22 Dec 2015
New Carer Gateway Website Launched
Carer Gateway is a new national website and phone service to help carers access practical information and resources to help them in their caring... Read more...
21 Dec 2015
New statistics confirm higher rates of physical health problems
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has just released some data from the National Health Survey 2014-15 pertaining to mental health and co-existing... Read more...
18 Dec 2015
Australian Government Response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services
On 26th November 2015, The Federal Health Minister, Sussan Ley, announced the Australian Government response to the National Mental Health... Read more...
17 Nov 2015
POSITION VACANT: Manager, Mental Health Services
Permanent Full Time Footprints in Brisbane Inc. Is a not for profit community based organisation located in Newstead, Fortitude Valley and West End providing... Read more...
17 Nov 2015
Positon Vacant: Peer Participation Project Officer
Guide the participation of people with a lived experience of mental illness across the Brisbane North region in service planning, delivery and... Read more...
21 Oct 2015
Consultation: Brisbane North Mental Health Coordinating Structure
North Brisbane Partners in Recovery (PiR) is consulting the mental health sector on a proposal to establish a Brisbane North Mental Health Coordinating... Read more...
06 Oct 2015
Recovery in Focus: a photographic exhibition
Award winning photographer, Andrew Leggett, has over 20 years experience in the industry worldwide. He loves capturing people’s relationships,... Read more...
14 Sep 2015
PiR Forums
North Brisbane Partners in Recovery will host the third annual Partners in Recovery Forums as part of Mental Health Week. This year’s forums will include... Read more...

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