Time

Presentation

Summary

11.30am

Presenter: Joanne Stringer, South Gippsland Shire Council

How the South Coast Mental Health Action Plan was developed and how it has progressed over the past two years.

11.40am

Presenter: R Ward

Is this the time to stop and refocus on the core reason or business for this industry?

11.50pm

Presenter: Lisa Burke & Glen Coomber, Pathways

This presentation will focus on supported employment, describing the importance of work as a rehabilitation goal.

12.00am

Presenters: Phil Eddy and Marlene Lamprell, St. Luke’s

Will show how using flexible (untied) funding will work respectfully and creatively with people developing goals based on their picture of the future – the picture and outcomes would have been much different had traditional funding models been used.

12.10pm

Presenter: Julene Cook, O’Donnell, Cook & Associates

Introduces a two-fold approach to self development for wellness using Resilient Self Therapy.

12.20pm

Presenter: Peter McMahon

Sage Hill Carers program and Kids program as recently showcased on Radio National.

12.30pm

Presenter: Monica Hayes

To be advised

12.40pm

Presenter: Val Cookson, Aspire – A Pathway to Mental Health Inc

Presentation will highlight the successes of the Aspire Koori Support Project and will outline some of the challenging aspects of building relationships between Koori and ‘mainstream’ workers and community members.