Arafmi NSW | Mental Health Carers

November 22, 2011 03:27 PM

ARAFMI NSW CARER SURVEY NO. 1 ‘The Carer’s Experience’– 2009 Results

In 2009 ARAFMI conducted a survey of members and other carers about the implementation of the primary carer changes in the Mental Health Act 2007.

The purpose of this survey was to better understand the impact that the recognition of the role of Primary Carer in the Act has had on the treatment of carers by Mental Health Services in NSW. It also asked about the information carers would have liked to receive both before their loved one’s admission and before discharge back into the community. ARAFMI is repeating this survey today but here are the results of that original inquiry.

November 22, 2011 03:20 PM

Intangible DVD and Book Launch

On the 17th of October Mental Health Carers ARAFMI CEO Keiran Booth attended the launch of the ‘Intangible’ DVD and book by the Far West Local Health District as key-note speaker.

November 22, 2011 03:57 PM

The Welfare Rights Centre (WRC)

The Welfare Rights Centre is an independent community legal centre specializing in social security law and issues associated with Centrelink benefit payments etc. Find out all about Carer Allowance Facts and basic criteria and other issues relevant for carers and the people they help support.

November 14, 2011 01:56 PM

On line 'Mental Health Carer Survey,' now available to complete until Christmas 2011!

The on-line 'Mental Health Carer Survey' is available for completion. Mental health carers and those that work with carers are urged to participate , to have their colletctive voices heard. Please complete before 25 December (Christmas day) 2011. Click Mental-Health-Carers-Survey-2011-12. This is an important project that influence mental health policy and project development. Have your voice heard!

October 31, 2011 03:12 PM

New Mental Health Commission Legislation

Jonathan Harms

In honour of Mental Health Month the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Kevin Humphries has released a guide to the proposed NSW Mental Health Commission entitled, “DELIVERING REFORM to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the NSW community Legislation to establish the NSW Mental Health Commission”. Read our summary or download the guide to this legislation below.

October 31, 2011 03:07 PM

Report on NSW Ombudsman’s Consultation of Mental Health Carers with ARAFMI NSW Inc

Jonathan Harms

A consultation with carers to support the NSW Ombudsman’s Inquiry into the access of mental health inpatients to accommodation and support services was held on October 4th 2011 at ARAFMI’s offices in Woolloomooloo. Read a summary of some of the general issues raised in our report.

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Blogs

Melody Sgro

July 28, 2011 01:52 PM

A Breath of Fresh Air

Mental Illness can change a person. And not always for the worse. Watching However there are obstacles. Not everyone is willing to understand and support. And never is stigma so apparent than in the field of employment...

Gerard Newham

June 30, 2011 02:43 PM

Stigma: the silent epidemic

I attended Blokes Day a few Sundays ago at Clarendon showground. The event had a lot of drawcards aimed to attract men – vintage engines, motorcycles, trucks, tools and more. The underlying point was to draw men and their families in and bring them into contact with information and services around the issue of men’s health. However it seems that even in this day and age there are still some 'taboos' in our society.

Tresa

April 20, 2011 01:50 PM

Unwanted Journey

Our unwanted journey began in the sixth month of the new millennium. This is an unwanted journey into the world of mental illness.

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Forum

Discuss problems, ideas and opinions with other carers.

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Consultation

Give your opinion on Arafmi's latest government submissions and projects.

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Events

February 23, 2012 - August 24, 2012

ARAFMI's Mental Health First Aid Training: Feb - Aug 2012

ARAFMI's Mental Health First Aid courses are back in 2012! Bookings required! Call 02 93320777 or email, admin@arafmi.org

Multimedia

Slideshow

Mental Health Month Launch 2010

Video

Who cares? A film for carers - part 1

Part one of a three part series looking at how mental illness can effect other family members.

Audio

Dangerous Thoughts

Paul Scott Williams, as the son of Geoff Williams has had several experiences with suicide. These experiences have now been expressed in music. You can listen and experience this music by downloading the attached audio file. Dangerous Thoughts

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Resources

‘Puerperal Psychosis - A carer's survival guide’

Resource for partners of women suffering Puerperal Psychosis, a rare condition than post natal depression. CraigAllatACarersSurvivalGuide-Web171011.pdf

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