| November 2009 |
Mind supports community reintegration
The recent deaths at the Thomas Embling Hosiptal are unfortunate tragedies. However this should not be used to derail a very effective process in supporting people with complex mental health needs.
"The practice of community reintegration is an important aspect in the recovery path for people with serious mental illness."
06 Nov 09
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| October 2009 |
Straight from the Pool Room - music that matters
Straight from the Pool Room is a new CD composed and recorded by young people affected by mental illness. It features original music from the residents of Denham House, a residential program for young people.
"We have discovered many talented people: singers, composers, guitarists, percussionists, and many more. Everyone brings a unique talent and it has been a really positive team effort."
07 October 2009
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September 2009
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Art of Giving – an exhibition to inspire hope
The inaugural Art of Giving exhibition, opening at the Liddiard Gallery, will feature a stunning collection by some of Australia’s leading visual artists. Award-winners Neil McIrvine, Malcolm Beattie, Anna Blatman, and many more have generously donated their work to raise money towards Ambassadors of Hope, a new early intervention mental health initiative from Mind.
28 September 2009
Courage in Recovery art exhibition
In recognition of national Mental Health Week, Mind ,Wodonga Home Based Outreach, Gateway Community Health (GTH), and Mind Triple R, Youth Residential Service launch Courage in Recovery, a visual display to recognise the strengths and courage of people who are affected by mental illness.
3 September 2009
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April 2009
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Mind Launches Building Family Skills Together Program
Local MP Kelvin Thomson officially launches free support program for families living with mental illness in Moreland and Hume.
30 April 2009
Amaroo Art Exhibition - The spaces in which we live
Spaces in which we live’ is an exhibition hosted by Mind’s Amaroo Arts program showcasing the work of eighteen local artists who are experiencing mental illness. This highly engaging exhibition explores artists’ interpretations of the spaces in which they live.
16 April 2009
Volunteering program in Warrnambool
Mind is desperately seeking volunteers across south west Victoria to support their Personal Helpers and Mentors program (PHaMs) in Warrnambool.
21 April 2009
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March 2009
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Runners triumph for charity: conquering Australia’s toughest mountain ultra marathon
Sheer guts and determination saw new course records set in the second running of the Mind Alpine Skyrun Ultra Marathon, which finished this morning. Eighteen runners set out on Saturday morning to overcome 160 kilometres within 48 hours through Victoria’s Alpine National Park.
31 March 2009
Mind applauds government on ‘Mental Health Reform Strategy’
The Honourable Lisa Neville MP, Minister for Mental Health, today launched the Victorian Government’s ‘Mental Health Reform Strategy’. Mind welcomed the directions of the Victorian Government’s new reform strategy.
13 March 2009
Mind extends recovery into Whittlesea
Mind extends recovery into The Grampians
Mind extends recovery into the eastern suburbs of Adelaide
The Federal Government recently announced that Mind has been chosen to deliver three Personal Helper and Mentors programs (PHaMs) to people struggling with mental illness. The programs will commence shortly in Whittlesea, The Grampians and Adelaide's eastern suburbs.
10 March 2009
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| November 2008 |
Exhibition Celebrating Life's Interruptions
Mind's 2008 art exhibition Art of Interruption is a celebration of the many talents of artists associated with Mind and Doutta Galla Community Health Service. It will be held at the Atrium, Federation Square from 6 - 15 December.
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July 2008
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Mental Health Reform is on the Mind
The Honourable Lisa Neville, Minister for Mental Health opens Mind central office in Heidelberg.
31 July 2008
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April 2008
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Opinion Article - The Argument Against Reintroducing Psychiatric Institutions
21 April 2008
Psychiatric Institutions - Yes We Mind
21 April 2008
Don't Mind Being Dog Tired in Support of Mental Illness
2 April 2008
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March 2008
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Conquering Mountains is Good for the Mind
31 March 2008
Try it in Ten - Wangaratta
26th March 2008
Exhibition Launch to Celebrate Art in Recovery from Mental Illness
6 March 2008
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January 2008
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Process Begins to Mend Holes in Mental Health System
21 January 2008
Try it in Ten Program - Myrtleford and Bright
4 January 2008
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November 2007
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Name Change
In November 2007 Richmond Fellowship Victoria & South Australia officially became Mind
19 November 2007
Opinion article - Victoria's mental health crisis - Community support services are key
12 November 2007
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September 2007
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Art exhibition media release
27 September 2007
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August 2007
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Western respite launch media release
10 August 2007
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