What's New July 2011

Support Meeting

PCC Members are Learning and Sharing

During the last couple of months PCC representatives have attended many forums, focus groups and meetings; presented lectures and shared information with the Support Group.

• The Lantern Lecture Series –first Tuesday every month Southern Community Church of Christ  Cheltenham  7pm – 9pm (gold coin) June 7 Professor Paul Fitzgerald and Erica Neill discussed the relationship between schizophrenia and thinking skills.
  July 5 Danny Davis Senior clinician will discuss ‘Transgender Mental Health Issues and the Role of the Gender Dysphoria Clinic” Phone: 9093 5977

• The Act Belong, Commit Forum was attended by several members who enjoyed the discussions. The Forum was conducted at Hastings by the Peninsula Health Primary Care Partnership. The motto- “Just do it”
• “Grasp the Nettle” forum conducted by Mornington Shire Council traced the history of philosophers from Socrates to the present day and inspired all participants to unswervingly build on the work of thinkers of the past and present. It is unacceptable that there are so many homeless people; research indicates many have a mental illness. It is unclear whether homelessness is the cause or the effect of mental illness. We must continue to work hard for a truly inclusive society.
• Presenting The Carer Perspective to social work students at Berwick TAFE.
• Describing the Carer Role to members of the local GP network as part of the “Brain Matters Education program”
• Participating as a Carer/Community member of the Region ’s Mental Health Planning and Partnership “Steering Group
• Serving on Frankston Hospital Community Advisory group.

Sane Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets have been translated by SANE into English, Arabic, Chinese-simplified, Chinese-traditional, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese. The Fact Sheets can be downloaded from SANE’S website SANE Fact sheets
Please remember to inform your friends and neighbours from different cultural backgrounds that translations are available.

Messsage from our new President

Great News!!
Steps are being taken to break down barriers of Confidentiality Rules while respecting the integrity of professional workers, consumers and carers. Click here for Presidents's report.

PCC members are building bridges where carers and professional workers can walk and work together with understanding and respect.

For Emergencies and Advice ring Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737

Aline Burgess Secretary