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Workshop 3 1000 Flowers Blooming

This provides an opportunity for 7 ten minute presentations from the field.  Chaired by David Clarke, CEO of VICSERV

 

Time

Presentation

Summary

3.30pm

The Community Mosaic Seat – a community arts project

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Presenter: Riitta Giles, Annette Taylor and Aspire – A Pathway to Mental Health Inc participants

Highlights the benefits of working in partnership with and collaboration on a community project.

3.40pm

Family Support Education

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Presenter: Dr David Edwards, Mental Illness Fellowship

The Mental Illness Fellowship has developed 3 purpose written education programs for the families, carers and friends of people with a mental illness.

3.50pm

From fear of the past to focus on the future

Presenter: Lyn Mast

Discuss how she is using her negative fears and experiences from the past to change and focus on a positive future for herself and others.

4.00pm

Timely intervention for young people – tying psycho-education in with recreation and holidays

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Presenter: Mark Jackson,

St. Luke’s

Outline of the St. Luke’s ‘Getaway’ program offering young people with serious mental health issues the opportunity to have a holiday whilst learning about better managing their mental health.

4.10pm

Orbost Men’s Shed

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Presenter: Gary Green, Orbost Regional Health

Brief look at the Orbost Regional Health Men’s Program, incorporating the Orbost Men’s Shed, to meet socialisation needs.

4.20pm

Statewide Network of Mental Health Promotion Officers – the Rural Experience

Presenter: Chris Scanlan, Barwon Health

Presentation will look at the uniqueness of mental health promotion in a rural setting and will highlight a number of projects that have been implemented in regional Victoria.

4.30pm

The South West Postnatal Depression & Early Intervention Project

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Presenter: Louise Ryan, South West Primary Mental Health Team

An overview of the South West Postnatal Depression Project.

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