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Hello everyone
It was pleasing to read there’s some relief for service providers under the NDIS pricing review, released last week. Key shifts relate to overheads while transitioning, servicing complex needs, and travel allowances for providers and scheme participants in regional and remote areas.
Great news also on the AOD front with the Queensland Government investing more than $150m over the next five years to minimise the terrible harms caused by ‘ice’. The focus on rehabilitation, treatment and prevention is commendable, as is the role of the AOD sector in driving change.
The public debate on issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly the wellbeing of children is one we need to have. There are no easy solutions, but we must collectively sharpen our focus on solving the problems of today, for future generations to come.
Ivan Frkovic
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
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With the NDIS to be fully implemented in Queensland in just over 15 months’ time, questions are still being asked about how adequately the scheme will cover those with a psychosocial disability.
The recently released Mind the gap: the National Disability Insurance Scheme and psychosocial disability final report: stakeholder identified gaps and solutions draws together the challenges that service providers are experiencing and offers direction for the ongoing development of the NDIS.
Extensive consultation with stakeholders was undertaken in developing this report.
Read the full report >>
Read the Commissioner’s viewpoint on the benefits and challenges the sector faces as a result of the introduction of the NDIS.
NDIS Viewpoint: Where to from here? >> |
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Calling for feedback: Mental Health Act |
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What’s been your experience of mental health services since the Mental Health Act 2016 commenced?
Queensland Health is evaluating the implementation of the Act, and is seeking feedback from consumers, families, carers, support people, advocates, legal representatives and service providers.
Complete the online survey >> |
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Strengthening mental health and wellbeing
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Education sector: let your voice be heard |
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What would the best possible mental health framework look like for the education sector?
If you’re a teacher, educator, principal, school counsellor, student teacher, tertiary student or have any other role in a school or early learning service, beyondblue wants to hear your big ideas, opinions, thoughts and perspectives as part of its Education Voices. Involvement can be as little or as much as you like.
Learn more at beyondblue >> |
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Agents of change: lived experience conference
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Designed, organised and delivered entirely by lived experience practitioners, Dialogue is a unique professional development opportunity for lived experience workers from across Australia to be inspired, network and learn new skills. Early bird tickets for Dialogue, hosted by Brook Red, are still available.
More here >> |
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Georgie Harman, CEO, beyondblue, Tina Pentland, Carer Representative, Paul Martin, Executive Manager, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs - Brisbane North PHN, Judith BheBhe, Support Coordinator, Luke Howarth, Federal Member for Petrie, Jennifer Pouwer, CEO, Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland (MIFQ) and Dr Eve Fesl, Senior Elder for the Gubbi Gubbi people. |
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The Way Back from suicide
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The trial of a service that aims to support people who are most at risk of dying by suicide was launched in Redcliffe in late February.
The Way Back Support Service targets people discharged from hospital following a suicide attempt, providing one-on-one care to people in the days, weeks after trying to take their own lives.
A collaboration between Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland (MIFQ), Brisbane North PHN, beyondblue and Redcliffe Hospital, The Way Back operates seven days a week, including after hours and on weekends, providing care and support for up to three months at no cost.
Learn more about the Way Back >> |
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Ladies of the Channel Country
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"I was really moved by the meditation as I realised that no matter what is going on in your life you can stay constant and the power comes from within."
The quote is from a woman who attended a wellbeing activity at the Channel Country Ladies Day: an annual event that provides a safe place for women in rural areas to bolster their mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Through the Commission’s grant program, Red Ridge Interior Queensland supported 10 women to attend the event, which offers presentations and workshops on topics ranging from the pragmatic to inspiring, to personal and just for the fun of it.
Learn more >> |
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Applications are now open for the 2018 NAIDOC local grants round. NAIDOC local grants support activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and their continuing contributions to our country and society. Activities should be held during NAIDOC Week, 8–15 July 2018.
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 3 April 2018.
More on NAIDOC local grants >> |
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In the news
Read the latest Queensland Mental Health Commission media releases.
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Sector grants
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) publishes a comprehensive list of sector grants. |
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Events
Check out the latest major sector events, hosted by the Commission and partner organisations. |
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