"There is a lack of recognition around the importance of carers and their lived experiences, I try to change that in my role as a SANE Peer Ambassador. "
In our latest blog, @sarahsuttonpsyc shares her story as part of #schizophreniaawarenessweek https://t.co/RuI1wzYunj
Amazing research article by Dom Barry demonstrating that mental health behaviours can be considered as non-pathological protests against difficult life situations and oppressive policies and practices rather than pathologizing normal human conditions
https://t.co/j5GXOW9Gu1
Schizophrenia Awareness Week aims to reduce stigma and bust myths and encourage people living with schizophrenia, their family and carers, to reach out for support. People living with schizophrenia deserve to feel valued and accepted. Thanks to @mifaoz
https://t.co/9s7W0YXQV8
My column today for @MensHealthAU on why an urgent rethink is needed of our response to #ViolenceAgainstWomen, focused on the factors we see time & time again in male perpetrators. This is not finding an excuse for men's behaviour, it's finding a solution. https://t.co/DNko5EeE4k
Well done to the Youth Justice Therapeutic Services Team from South Australia for presentations this week on a range of topics at the Australasian Youth Justice Conference #AYJA2024
The NDIS changes sound great. Putting people with disability and their families first, better approaches for those with cognitive and psychosocial disabilities, and navigators, which my family has been banging on about for years - yay!!! https://t.co/J5inSqdGgz
Today at Kurlana Tapa we celebrated the first Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgement Day in Australia and New Zealand - it is such a privilege to be working with young people in South Australia
So very sorry - to my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander friends, you do matter, you are resilient, you have fought long and hard, and there will be a way forward ❤️💛🖤💚🤍💙
Over 80% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people are VOICING their views right now - but many are still not listening and think they know better - and that is exactly WHY we need it enshrined in the constitution - vote YES ❤️💛🖤
If you are still undecided about the upcoming referendum I implore you to watch.
Ethnic cleansing
Invasion
Genocide
A dreadful, horrific history.
Let’s start to make things right in October by voting Yes!
The Australian Wars streaming now on SBS On Demand https://t.co/MVSLW9d7s2
So excited to be receiving applications after a terrific turn out at our first information session. An opportunity to be fully funded to study social work @latrobe and make a great career choice. Commencing 2024 - don’t miss out!
Big changes are happening.
From September, everyone receiving compulsory mental health treatment will be contacted by @imhavic offering free support & help to understand their rights.