|
Time |
Presentation |
Summary |
|
11.30am |
The Effects of
Globalisation on the
Mental Health of Rural
Australian
Women
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Presenter:
Rochelle Hine – Aspire, A Pathway to Mental Health Inc |
A
presentation which raises many questions about the causes of mental stress
for rural Australian women. It is also an explanation of how globalisation
has impacted on the mental health of women. |
|
11.40am |
Primary Mental Health Team
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Presenter: Lee
Town |
How
the Primary Mental Health Team has rolled out its service. |
|
11.50am |
‘Roundabouts, Cafes and Compost Heaps’
Presenter:
Christine McNamara, SNAP Gippsland and Dr Janice Chesters |
Will
present a snapshot of 3 community projects that SNAP has initiated which
highlight the cooperation and support of the community in Bairnsdale, a
rural community in
East Gippsland. |
|
12.00pm |
‘Thoughts Becoming Events’
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Presenter: C
Shaw |
How
writing has helped in his recovery and how thoughts become events and how we
draw feelings from them. |
|
12.10pm |
Tai
Chi Traveller
Presenter: D
Truscott |
Tai
Chi has played an integral part in his ongoing rehabilitation and recovery,
spiritually, mentally and physically – a truly holistic journey. |
|
12.20pm |
Depression Awareness Research Project
Presenters: Tess
Howells and Maggie McGuiness, Mental Health Research Institute |
Outline of the DARP project including aims and summary of results to date. |
|
12.30pm |
Positively Blooming in Older Age
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Presenter: Paige
Irwin, North West Aged Psychiatry Assessment & Treatment Team |
Discuss other people’s thoughts on how to cater for the psychosocial needs
of older people, how meaningful partnerships can be forged with PDSS’ and
other providers and what specialist mental health services can offer to
transition people towards these services. |
