Haven Horsham will become home for the first of its 14 residents when the residence opens this month.
Service Manager Josh Koenig says the local community has opened their arms to the residence as it prepares to provide stable and supported housing for 14 people from the Horsham area.
A night alone high up in the Himalayas with a thunderstorm outside was an unexpected but pivotal moment of Katie Larsen’s path as a leader and advocate of a mental health system informed by lived experience led approaches.
Practicing and learning the art of storytelling was a theme across NAIDOC week celebrations held at Mind offices and services throughout Australia this year.
NAIDOC (7-14 July) is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations culture, histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Mind Australia and The Haven Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Wynne as Chair of The Haven Foundation Board and a Director on the Board of Mind Australia.
Mr Wynne replaces Jeremy Coggin as Chair of The Haven Foundation Board and also joins Mind’s Board as a Director. Mr Coggin will continue to serve The Haven Foundation as a Director.
Mind Australia Peer Worker Michael Boyd says increasing investment in the lived and living experience workforce is needed to improve Victoria’s mental health system.