Judith Drake

Interested in social justice, mental health, community wellbeing, PVAW/GE, suicide prevention, animal welfare, emergency services, human connections!🐾🚑🌞🌳🌻🌈🧗‍♀️💜

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@agwalker01 @Cabrinihealth Wishing you all the very best Tony. Cancer sucks, but if u have to go thru it, I believe Melbourne is one of best places in the world to do so. May you find comfort in the little moments - a hot cup of tea, a visit from loved ones, nature, sunsets, a favorite TV show. ❤️‍🩹🏥🙏🌻💜

[The Mental Elf @Mental_Elf]

@justinjchapman First up, we have Tessa-May Zirnsak & @Judith_Drake2 who will be presenting ‘Research with – not for – consumers: Reflections on codesigning a qualitative study on physical health for people with mental illness’ #EquallyWellAu23

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Her talk was so hot it cleared the room - literally, evacuated by the fire brigade just before she could finish. #PrematureEvacuation

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

The amazing Debbie Hamilton speaking about s*e*x @EquallyWell_AU Symposium. Those of us diagnosed w major mental illness do not cease to be human. We still experience need for love, companionship, solitude & intimacy. We need positive & respectful approach to sexuality & r'ships.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@mbismark Your situation is untenable & unfair.
This is often how we feel trying to seek MH support. Extreme distress & trauma responses are met w indifference or with simplistic CBT strategies/meds to shut us down without addressing underlying issues.
Psych system heal thyself? Take care.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Richard Blackshaw & Christine Judd talking about recovery-led, flexible, responsive approaches to clients living with a mental health condition within a disability service. #CMHA2023 @CMHAustralia #NDIS & Mental Health Conference.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Great key note this morning from the amazing Debbie Hamilton at #CMHA2023 #NDIS & MH conference on her research: Barriers to Choice & Control in the NDIS.
As a disability organisation, the NDIS should not be creating structural barriers it was designed to mitigate. @CMHAustralia

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Jean Kittson welcoming everyone to the 4th #CMHA2023 #NDIS & Mental Health Conference, to learn, share, discuss, debate, improve & celebrate. @CMHAustralia

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Congratulations Elaine Ong AM & @Vets_Compassion on your #AustraliaDayHonour
Can't think of anyone more deserving. You are the epitome of Compassion & an exemplary Vet
💙🐾💚🙏🎖️
To support their #AnimalWelfare work (esp during natural disasters) pls visit https://t.co/fLbdSv5LzS

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@balikpappan I used to take my Mum slices of carrot cake (w walnuts) or banana bread as they have calories & some nutrients but weren't as overwhelming as a whole meal. Ginger (in various forms) can sometimes help a bit. Soups, smoothies or if necessary meal replacement drinks. Good luck!🤞💜

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@AmbulanceVic Great Peer Support teams comprise more than any one individual (human or canine). But @AmbulanceVic's 1st Peer Dog was incredibly special. My thoughts are w Ken, who has lost not just a colleague but a family member. RIP Bruce & thank u for your loyal service.🐾💜🚑🙏 @agwalker01

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@SimonKatterl @szczpanks Great work @SimonKatterl 👍
Am sick of MH orgs doing engagement & consultation but calling it "co-prod/design" as if changing name changes process. 🙄
Maybe true coproduction isn't always feasible but PLEASE call it what it is. Nothing will change if all we change is terminology.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@EtihadHelp @jpfpreston Thanks for the link for status on delayed flight EY461 (MEL-AUH) Ann @EtihadHelp It's definitely more up to date than Google. But given it still says Estimated Departure of 2.45am (for a 9.25pm scheduled flight), & it's now after 3.50am, you may need to update it. ✈️🕞🥱🥴

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Disappointed in @Chronopost
Sent parcel to family in 🇫🇷
Delivery driver demanded €55 tax be paid (only inexpensive, personal gifts for 5 people) but instead of taking to post office so my sister could collect he just marked Return To Sender. Now nephew won't get birthday 🎁. 😥

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Paula Hakesley from @MonashHealth at #TheMHSForum2022
Leadership matters, clinicians shldn’t feel threatened by peer work, meeting needs of diverse community is vital & importance of strong advocacy for #NDIS applications (tho I would prefer lawyers weren't needed to get access!)

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

Bruce Bonyhady speaking at #TheMHSForum2022 on #NDIS on this National Day of Action to #DefendOurNDIS @EveryAustralian
Rebuilding trust, transparency, adequate resourcing, living up to promise of insurance scheme (not short term cost-cutting) & support for those not eligible.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@agwalker01 @AmbulanceVic Very best wishes for a speedy recovery. And thank you for sharing your experiences to raise awareness of this important topic - bowel cancer screening is so important. Take care of yourself & can’t wait to see you back on deck at @AmbulanceVic as soon as you are well enough.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@codebluenursey I hope tomorrow is a better day for you. From someone else who sometimes feels painfully alone, yet somehow finds the strength, somewhere deep inside, to keep going.

https://t.co/mACyHNFvXT

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

@SParnis @JamesBr97409271 Pls never underestimate the power of a health professional w empathy, compassion & great sense of humour! Whilst skill & competence r obvious (tho unfortunately not always given) prerequisites, all the knowledge in world is wasted if u can't relate properly to ppl u r caring for.

[Judith Drake @Judith_Drake2]

#EquallyWellAu22 Tom Brideson on Indigenous mental & physical health. Transfer of power, intergenerational change, see individual in context of family & community, building community controlled sector, empowered to share dec mak w govt, opp to look beyond current arrangements.