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BEING represents the views & experiences of people who live with mental health issues in NSW. Pls respect our Code of Conduct https://t.co/ME5APhMelh
NSW, Australia
Joined July 2012
Mad Monday Memo - NSW Mental Health Crisis -
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Mad Monday Memo - NSW Mental Health Crisis -
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The media need to take a more considered & responsible approach when reporting on mental health incidents to avoid fuelling discrimination according to a joint statement by NSW's three lived experience peak bodies. Click to read the statement in full
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Mad Monday Memo - NSW Mental Health Crisis - Latest -
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Excellent article in the Weekend Australian. "Many consumer groups... want a fundamental shift in the delivery of care and ... are ramping up pressure to change what they see as a patriarchal system" Is genuine system reform possible?
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Following resignations by NSW psychiatrists, BEING was approached by Croakey Health Media to provide some thoughts around the broader issues behind the crisis and what a progressive future might look like. Read what our CEO Giancarlo de Vera had to say.
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In light of psychiatrists'resignations, GPs, the Health Services Union and peer workers discuss alternative ways mental healthcare could be structured. Solutions challenging the clinical model of care and elevate consumer experience need to be considered.
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What will the psychiatrists' resignations mean for consumers? -
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Following the resignation of more than 200 public psychiatrists, NSW Health has issued a briefing on how they intend to mitigate the shortfall with advice about where and how to seek mental health support. Readall the latest in our blog
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BEING CEO Giancarlo de Vera discussed the NSW public psychiatrist resignations with Hamish McDonald on ABC Radio Sydney today. Central to a solution is reform and funding across mental healthcare. Click the link to listen Discussion starts at 1.18:25.
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Mad Monday Memo - NSW Mental Health Crisis -
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Psychiatrist resignations are a sign of a system in crisis. We are calling on the NSW Govt to commit to significant funding and reform to repair the our mental health system. Read our joint media release with the other lived experience peaks here
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We’re looking for consumers to share their experience of accessing mental health services in NSW over the last 12 months. Clear here and share your experience. Closes 5pm tomorrow, Friday January 17th.
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Have you experienced difficulty accessing or paying for mental health services? -
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Would you like to represent mental health consumers in NSW on a national advisory body? Click the link to find out more and apply. Applications close Feb 7.
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Mad Monday Memo - BEING's New CEO Has Arrived! -
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