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MHCN’s Policy and Advocacy Team has designed a survey to better understand the service experiences of carers of forensic and correctional patients.

Carer feedback was included during the survey development to ensure the content covers key areas like communication from services, carer involvement, and the support received for carers and the person they care for. The insights will help advocate for service improvements to better meet the needs of families, carers, and their loved ones.

MHCN will use the findings to inform our advocacy with government agencies and other stakeholders through feedback on policies and programs impacting forensic and correctional patients. Participation is voluntary, and responses are confidential per MHCN’s privacy policy.

The survey takes 10-15 minutes and closes on September 20th at 5pm.

To participate, click the following survey link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7DBPVX2

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7th August, 2024

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations Day, observed internationally each year on 3 December. In Australia, it is a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in the country.

This year’s @idpwd_au theme, ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future’, highlights the importance of creating a better future by including more people with disability as leaders.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and join the conversation to break down barriers and encourage a more diverse and inclusive community in Australia

#IDPwD #IDPwD2024

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations Day, observed internationally each year on 3 December. In Australia, it is a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in the country. This year’s @idpwd_au theme, ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future’, highlights the importance of creating a better future by including more people with disability as leaders. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and join the conversation to break down barriers and encourage a more diverse and inclusive community in Australia #IDPwD #IDPwD2024

📣 The @nswmhc have commissioned a survey as part of their annual monitoring of the Shifting the Landscape Suicide Prevention Framework for NSW.

The survey seeks views on suicide prevention services and support, from people living in NSW who:
- Have a lived experience of suicidal distress
- Have cared for or supported someone experiencing suicidal distress
- Have been bereaved or experienced a loss due to suicide, or
- Work in a lived experience role related to suicide prevention (e.g. Peer Workers)

Participation in this survey is invaluable and will play a crucial role in shaping better policies and services for suicide prevention across NSW. Completing the survey will take approximately 10 minutes and all information collected will be kept strictly confidential.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to access the survey and collection statement
🔗 Waiting for the Sun, acrylic painting by @owenlyonsart

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📣 The @nswmhc have commissioned a survey as part of their annual monitoring of the Shifting the Landscape Suicide Prevention Framework for NSW. The survey seeks views on suicide prevention services and support, from people living in NSW who: - Have a lived experience of suicidal distress - Have cared for or supported someone experiencing suicidal distress - Have been bereaved or experienced a loss due to suicide, or - Work in a lived experience role related to suicide prevention (e.g. Peer Workers) Participation in this survey is invaluable and will play a crucial role in shaping better policies and services for suicide prevention across NSW. Completing the survey will take approximately 10 minutes and all information collected will be kept strictly confidential. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to access the survey and collection statement 🔗 Waiting for the Sun, acrylic painting by @owenlyonsart

📣 We are very excited to announce the release of our Annual Report, which includes key highlights and achievements of our work with and for mental health carers, friends and families from the 2023 – 2024 financial year.

The Policy and Advocacy Team had a busy year, focusing on the NDIS review, the Disability Royal Commission, and ongoing support for NSW Health stakeholder engagement while advocating for carer needs. Key activities included implementing the Carer Experience of Service Survey, contributing to the mid-term review of the Older Person’s Mental Health Services Plan, and collaborating with the Mental Health Alliance to support reforms with Mental Health Minister Hon. Rose Jackson.

The DAFP Team has worked closely with the NSW Disability Advocacy Network to produce several joint letters, submissions and statements to government on policy changes, the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission. The team met quarterly with the Minister for Disability Inclusion, ensuring MHCN’s DAFP highlighted systemic issues affecting people with psychosocial disability, their carers, families, and kin.

In May 2024, MHCN underwent a two-day accreditation assessment with QIP accreditors. While assessors recommended improvements in risk management, feedback management, and quality improvement, MHCN is proud to have achieved accreditation under the Health and Community Services Standards. The assessors also commended MHCN’s professional, evidence-based advocacy for mental health carers in NSW.

MHCN would like to thank our carers, stakeholders, funders, Board, staff, students, volunteers, and donors for a fantastic 2023 – 2024 financial year and we look forward to sharing our plans for 2025 🙌

🔗 And these are only a few of the projects we have been working on, click the link in our bio to read more in our Annual Report!

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📣 We are very excited to announce the release of our Annual Report, which includes key highlights and achievements of our work with and for mental health carers, friends and families from the 2023 – 2024 financial year. The Policy and Advocacy Team had a busy year, focusing on the NDIS review, the Disability Royal Commission, and ongoing support for NSW Health stakeholder engagement while advocating for carer needs. Key activities included implementing the Carer Experience of Service Survey, contributing to the mid-term review of the Older Person’s Mental Health Services Plan, and collaborating with the Mental Health Alliance to support reforms with Mental Health Minister Hon. Rose Jackson. The DAFP Team has worked closely with the NSW Disability Advocacy Network to produce several joint letters, submissions and statements to government on policy changes, the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission. The team met quarterly with the Minister for Disability Inclusion, ensuring MHCN’s DAFP highlighted systemic issues affecting people with psychosocial disability, their carers, families, and kin. In May 2024, MHCN underwent a two-day accreditation assessment with QIP accreditors. While assessors recommended improvements in risk management, feedback management, and quality improvement, MHCN is proud to have achieved accreditation under the Health and Community Services Standards. The assessors also commended MHCN’s professional, evidence-based advocacy for mental health carers in NSW. MHCN would like to thank our carers, stakeholders, funders, Board, staff, students, volunteers, and donors for a fantastic 2023 – 2024 financial year and we look forward to sharing our plans for 2025 🙌 🔗 And these are only a few of the projects we have been working on, click the link in our bio to read more in our Annual Report!

📣 The @nswmhc have commissioned a survey as part of their annual monitoring of the Shifting the Landscape Suicide Prevention Framework for NSW.

The survey seeks views on suicide prevention services and support, from people living in NSW who:
- Have a lived experience of suicidal distress
- Have cared for or supported someone experiencing suicidal distress
- Have been bereaved or experienced a loss due to suicide, or
- Work in a lived experience role related to suicide prevention (e.g. Peer Workers)

Participation in this survey is invaluable and will play a crucial role in shaping better policies and services for suicide prevention across NSW. Completing the survey will take approximately 10 minutes and all information collected will be kept strictly confidential.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to access the survey and collection statement
🔗 Waiting for the Sun, acrylic painting by @owenlyonsart

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📣 The @nswmhc have commissioned a survey as part of their annual monitoring of the Shifting the Landscape Suicide Prevention Framework for NSW. The survey seeks views on suicide prevention services and support, from people living in NSW who: - Have a lived experience of suicidal distress - Have cared for or supported someone experiencing suicidal distress - Have been bereaved or experienced a loss due to suicide, or - Work in a lived experience role related to suicide prevention (e.g. Peer Workers) Participation in this survey is invaluable and will play a crucial role in shaping better policies and services for suicide prevention across NSW. Completing the survey will take approximately 10 minutes and all information collected will be kept strictly confidential. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to access the survey and collection statement 🔗 Waiting for the Sun, acrylic painting by @owenlyonsart

📣 We are very excited to announce the release of our Annual Report, which includes key highlights and achievements of our work with and for mental health carers, friends and families from the 2023 – 2024 financial year.

The Policy and Advocacy Team had a busy year, focusing on the NDIS review, the Disability Royal Commission, and ongoing support for NSW Health stakeholder engagement while advocating for carer needs. Key activities included implementing the Carer Experience of Service Survey, contributing to the mid-term review of the Older Person’s Mental Health Services Plan, and collaborating with the Mental Health Alliance to support reforms with Mental Health Minister Hon. Rose Jackson.

The DAFP Team has worked closely with the NSW Disability Advocacy Network to produce several joint letters, submissions and statements to government on policy changes, the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission. The team met quarterly with the Minister for Disability Inclusion, ensuring MHCN’s DAFP highlighted systemic issues affecting people with psychosocial disability, their carers, families, and kin.

In May 2024, MHCN underwent a two-day accreditation assessment with QIP accreditors. While assessors recommended improvements in risk management, feedback management, and quality improvement, MHCN is proud to have achieved accreditation under the Health and Community Services Standards. The assessors also commended MHCN’s professional, evidence-based advocacy for mental health carers in NSW.

MHCN would like to thank our carers, stakeholders, funders, Board, staff, students, volunteers, and donors for a fantastic 2023 – 2024 financial year and we look forward to sharing our plans for 2025 🙌

🔗 And these are only a few of the projects we have been working on, click the link in our bio to read more in our Annual Report!

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📣 We are very excited to announce the release of our Annual Report, which includes key highlights and achievements of our work with and for mental health carers, friends and families from the 2023 – 2024 financial year. The Policy and Advocacy Team had a busy year, focusing on the NDIS review, the Disability Royal Commission, and ongoing support for NSW Health stakeholder engagement while advocating for carer needs. Key activities included implementing the Carer Experience of Service Survey, contributing to the mid-term review of the Older Person’s Mental Health Services Plan, and collaborating with the Mental Health Alliance to support reforms with Mental Health Minister Hon. Rose Jackson. The DAFP Team has worked closely with the NSW Disability Advocacy Network to produce several joint letters, submissions and statements to government on policy changes, the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission. The team met quarterly with the Minister for Disability Inclusion, ensuring MHCN’s DAFP highlighted systemic issues affecting people with psychosocial disability, their carers, families, and kin. In May 2024, MHCN underwent a two-day accreditation assessment with QIP accreditors. While assessors recommended improvements in risk management, feedback management, and quality improvement, MHCN is proud to have achieved accreditation under the Health and Community Services Standards. The assessors also commended MHCN’s professional, evidence-based advocacy for mental health carers in NSW. MHCN would like to thank our carers, stakeholders, funders, Board, staff, students, volunteers, and donors for a fantastic 2023 – 2024 financial year and we look forward to sharing our plans for 2025 🙌 🔗 And these are only a few of the projects we have been working on, click the link in our bio to read more in our Annual Report!
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