Refugee and Aboriginal mental health highlighted

The following is an article written by journalist Giovanni Torre regarding the recent Mental Health Services conference in Perth. Refugee and Aboriginal mental health highlighted  By Giovanni Torre Delegates from around the world gathered for the 1st Australasian Refugee Health Conference in Perth 1-2 September 2009 to share knowledge to strengthen the fight against stigma and despair.   Dr Jill Benson, [...]

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TheMHS Achievement Awards – Toi Ora Live Art Trust

Today we interviewed Erwin Van Asbeck from the Toi Ora Live Art Trust in New Zealand. The program won Gold for the Consumer Provided Services Category  in the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Achievement Awards.  Tell us a little about your program Toi Ora Live Arts Trust is a creative arts centre for people with experience of [...]

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Mental Health Services Survey Results

Professor Gavin Mooney conducted a survey at TheMHS Conference last week the following is a summary of his findings: TheMHS conference was held in Perth last week. It is an unusual conference in that it brings together a wide array of players on the mental health stage – mental health service consumers, carers, health care [...]

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