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October 12, 2010
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.

Part One of a three part film highlighting how mental illness can effect family members who often become carers. The responsibility can be overwhelming and these films aim to spread the word that carers are not alone in their struggle, and that help is out there.

November 22, 2011
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.

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.

The launch was very successful, being strongly supported by the local community and well attended in Broken Hill.

The Intangible storytelling project is based on the thoughts, emotions and experiences of seven carers who are supporting a family member living with mental illnessin and around Broken Hill in regional New South Wales.

November 14, 2011
‘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

A new booklet was launched for partners of women with puerperal psychosis, a condition much rarer than the blues or post natal depression (PND) and occurs in one woman in every 500 or so deliveries.  The rarity of the condition makes it difficult for carers to locate information to assist them. This booklet was written by a man, Craig Allat, a person with lived experience of the condition his wife faced.

September 26, 2011
Carer hearing for NSW Ombudsman Inquiry into the access of mental health inpatients to supported accommodation

ARAFMI will be hosting representatives from the Ombudsman’s Office at ARAFMI’s NSW Offices:

Suite 501, Level 5, 80 William Street  Woolloomooloo 2011, to hear from carers interested in this issue from:

2.00pm to 4.00pm on the 4th of October 2011

The NSW Ombudsman is conducting an inquiry into the roles and responsibilities of the Departments of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) and NSW Health to provide services for mental health in-patients who are not being discharged due to a reported lack of community based support and accommodation options.

August 18, 2011
Canberra Forum- More Than Medication: Critical Conversations about Medication, Mental Health and Recovery

Tried and experienced other mental health treatments beyond medication? Then join the conversation at this forum in  Canberra on 12 October 2011! 

University of Canberra, with the ACT Health Directorate and Inside/ Out and Associates, will present a forum Critical Conversations about Medication, Mental Health and Recovery on Wednesday 12 October at the Ann Harvey Conference Centre within University of Canberra.

Discussions around mental health treatment beyond the efficacy and hazards of medication will be the focus. The aim is to surface those with lived experience of mental illness and their carers to talk about other treatments they have explored and their experiences with them compared to straight medication.

August 17, 2011
Mental Health Walk of Pride is on Saturday October 15 at Pacific Park!

Join us and support mental health carers at the 2011 Mental Health Walk of Pride  on October 15 at Pacific Park! Don't forget the colouring competition!

ARAFMI Hunter, is organising the Walk of Pride on October 15, all in support of mental health carers' recognition and  well being. The event will be held at Pacific Park and scheduled to start at 10am.  For further details call ARAFMI (Hunter) at 02 49612842.

There will be guest speakers, entertainment and information on mental health topics. Don't be surprised if Professor Patrick McGorry (2010 Australian of the Year) is there to address the crowd at the event.

August 14, 2011
Seeking people with Schizophrenia and their carers, for paid market research!

Recruiting now! Schizophrenia sufferers and their carers for paid market research. Contact Murray Gale or Shannon at QRA, recruiting for particpants, at (02) 9371 0311 or 0425 030 311 or office@qra.net.au, asap! 

Ward 6, (www.ward6.com.au),   a Surry Hills based Market Research Company  is seeking people suffering from Schizophrenia and their carers to take part in paid market research.

In particular, Schizophrenia sufferers and/or their carers, using a depot in the treatment of their illness are being sought.

August 3, 2011
The new Centrelink 'impairment tables'

The new Centrelink 'impairment tables' are available

The new Centrelink 'impairment tables' are available here

People may find them useful . Consumers already on payments will not be subject to them.

July 28, 2011
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...

Mental Illness can change a person. And not always for the worse. Watching my family struggle to understand me taught me how to appreciate peoples efforts to maintain my wellness. However there are obstacles. Not everyone is willing to understand and support. And never is stigma so apparent than in the field of employment. If you do not disclose  your illness you may keep your job but live with feelings of guilt  loneliness and isolation, and the constant fear that you may have an episode at work.

July 13, 2011
A Peaceful Mind

Geoff Williams has released his own album and the title track from it has been used to convey issues surrounding depression. You can listen and experience this music by downloading the attached audio file. A Peaceful Mind

Geoff Williams has also released his own album and the title track from it has been used to convey issues surrounding depression.  This track has had some local airplay in Northern Beaches radio especially when the subject of depression is discussed.  A Peaceful Mind

July 13, 2011
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

Geoff Williams as a friend of ARAFMI has had first had experience with mental illness; Paul Scott Williams, his son having several experiences with suicide. These experiences have now been expressed in music with the release of Geoff's son album. You can listen and experience this music by downloading the attached audio file. Dangerous Thoughts

June 30, 2011
Tribute to Margaret Lukes, ARAFMI Founder

Margaret Frances LUKES OAM; Founder of ARAFMI Passes Away

June 28, 2011
ARAFMI Information and Support Line Survey

ARAFMI operates a carer Information and Support Line which provides carers of people living with mental illness information about mental health services and a range of carer support services and support groups right across New South Wales. Take our survey to help us improve our service.

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW Inc (ARAFMI) operates a carer Information and Support Line which provides carers of people living with mental illness information about mental health services and a range of carer support services and support groups right across New South Wales.

‘For me, the Information and Support Line was not just a telephone support line, it was hope,’ said Joanne, 45.  Her husband suffers from depression and she is looking after three young kids,

May 27, 2011
ADHC HADS Quick Reference Guide for Disability & HACC funded service providers

ADHC HADS Quick Reference Guide for Disability & HACC funded service providers now available for download from Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC)’s website

ADHC HADS Quick Reference Guide for Disability & HACC funded service providers now available for download from Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC)’s website

 http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/component/option,com_/Itemid,0/option,content/task,view/id,53607/

May 27, 2011
Physical health and mental illness

A life expectancy 20 years lower than the general population. That's the estimated gap in physical health between those with a mental illness and other Australians.

A life expectancy 20 years lower than the general population.  That's the estimated gap in physical health between those with a mental illness and other Australians.  The warning comes from Associate Professor Sharon Lawn from the Human Behaviour and Health Research Unit at Flinders University in Adelaide, inteviewed on ABC radio's LifeMatters

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2011/3220311.htm

May 27, 2011
TRI Community Exchange Inc (TRI)

TRI Community Exchange is an unfunded nonprofit organisation which provides IT training and information, including the CommunityNet email service.

TRI Community Exchange is an unfunded nonprofit organisation which provides IT training, resources and information, including the CommunityNet email service which is an invaluable tool for keeping abreast of developments and events in the community sector.

http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/

 

May 25, 2011
Partners in Mental Health Resource Centre

These resources are available to the public and can be borrowed by students or other people with an interest in these topics for their education and/ or personal use. The Resource Centre Library Catalogue is attached below for the information of people who might like to use this service.

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW’s Sydney office is co-located with the Mental Health Association of NSW and the NSW Consumer Advisory Group (the ‘Partners in Mental Health’) in Suite 501, Level 5 at 80 William Street in Woolloomooloo.

May 20, 2011
Calling for Volunteers to form branch committees in the Sydney Area

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI are seeking interested persons to form a volunteer committee in the Sydney metropolitan area.

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI are seeking interested persons to form a volunteer committee in the Sydney metropolitan area to permit the founding of one or more branches to deliver services for family members and carers of persons with a mental illness. ARAFMI branches operate under the constitution of Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW Inc and exercise a high degree of independence at a local level.  ARAFMI has existing branches based in Newcastle, Gosford and Wollongong, which offer services such as counseling and education to family and carers.

May 20, 2011
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI on Social Media

In addition to our web page and Information and Support line, Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW can be contacted by way of our Facebook page or Twitter account.

In addition to our web page and Information and Support line, Mental Health Carers ARAFMI NSW can be contacted by way of our Facebook page or Twitter account.

On Facebook, you can “like” our page at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARAFMI/74579439397

You can also follow us on Twitter at:

http://twitter.com/MHCARAFMI

We look forward to connecting with you!

May 20, 2011
Study examines impact of suicide on families

Families that have lost a loved one through suicide are encouraged to participate in a study by Dr Kath Peters of UWS which explores the experiences of the bereaved when dealing with government and other agencies.

Families that have lost a loved one through suicide are encouraged to participate in a study which explores the experiences of the bereaved when dealing with government and other agencies.

May 19, 2011
Negotiating Care and Support Survey

ARAFMI has received feedback from carers that sometimes it can be very hard to know how to negotiate care and other living issues with the loved one they are caring for. Has this issue affected you? Take our survey and let us know if it has.

Mental Health Carer’s ARAFMI NSW Inc has received feedback from carers that sometimes they find it difficult to know how to negotiate with their loved ones regarding care and other issues involved with living and daily functioning.

May 11, 2011
Mental Health Association Magazine

The MHA produces a members’ magazine that appeals to a broad spectrum of readers and is currently are seeking contributions from consumers and carers.

The Mental Health Assoc NSW (MHA) is one of ARAFMI NSW’s Partners in Mental health (along with the NSW Consumer Advisory Group). The MHA produces a members’ magazine that appeals to a broad spectrum of readers. We currently are seeking contributions from consumers and carers. That may be you! Theywant to hear what activities you are involved in that may enhance understanding of mental health issues in your community. Theyalso want to hear what people are doing for themselves to maintain or improve their level of wellbeing.

April 20, 2011
Mental health laws

Mental illness is a barrier to employment and training. Almost a third of the people on the disability pension have a mental illness.A federal parliamentary inquiry is examining the barriers that exist in education and the workplace

Should there be greater provision for involuntary detention in cases of serious mental illness? A case has just been decided in NSW, finding that Antony Waterlow is not guilty of the murder of his sister and well-known art curator father on the grounds of mental illness.

Friend of the deceased, film-maker Jane Campion has called for a review of the law to strengthen the provision for involuntary detention.

April 20, 2011
NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION CLEARINGHOUSE

Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents.

Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents: this Resource Sheet provides contact details and links to a number of helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people, and parents.

April 20, 2011
New DVD & book resource for children & families bereaved by suicide

The Red Chocolate Elephants is a resource for children bereaved by suicide, particularly those who have lost a parent to suicide.

The Red Chocolate Elephants is a resource for children bereaved by suicide, particularly those who have lost a parent to suicide. The text speaks directly to children, and is simply illustrated with the drawings and quotations of children who have lost a father to suicide. The accompanying DVD offers these same youngsters speaking their words aloud as we also see their drawings of their experience.