NDIS Transition Leaving People With Severe Mental Illness Behind

A report recently released by Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) highlights some of the difficulties and barriers which are being experienced by people with a psychosocial disability in applying for the NDIS.

MHACA is one of two organisations in the Northern Territory that have contributed data to the research being conducted by CMHA in conjunction with University of Sydney. Our experience of the transition process is consistent with national trends, which suggest that a lower than expected proportion of people with psychosocial disability are being accepted on to the scheme.

Download the Community Mental Health Australia Media Release

Download the report at https://tinyurl.com/y3so6cnh

Read an article from ProBono Australia on this issue https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2019/04/people-with-severe-mental-illness-left-behind-in-ndis-transition/

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Mental Health Association Central Australia
18 hours ago
Mental Health Association Central Australia

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Running a small business comes with pressure—long hours, financial stress, and the constant juggle of responsibilities. It’s easy to put yourself last. NewAccess is a program by Beyond Blue for Small Business Owners which offers eight free mental health coaching sessions, designed specifically for small business owners and sole traders. No cost. No referral. Just confidential, practical support. Coaching from professionals with real small business experience. Flexible sessions by phone or video. You are eligible if you: ✔ Own a small business with 20 or less employees or are a sole trader. ✔ Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. ✔ Are able to commit to weekly sessions and activities between sessions. You don’t have to manage it all alone. Find out how at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching/small-business-owners
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Mental Health Association Central Australia
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

MHACA is delivering Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (I-ASIST) 2-day course on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August from 8am to 4pm at Mercure - Alice Springs Resort on 34 Stott Terrace.

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This training course is accredited by LivingWorks Australia.

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MHACA is delivering Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (I-ASIST) 2-day course on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August from 8am to 4pm at Mercure - Alice Springs Resort on 34 Stott Terrace. Learn how to use a unique 6-step model for suicide first aid within a culturally relevant framework. Gain skills to work with someone in crisis, help them develop a personalised safety plan and connect them with further help. This workshop has been developed by First Nations people with First Nations facilitators to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training. Register at https://www.mhaca.org.au/services/training/ or email training@mhaca.org.au for more information. This training course is accredited by LivingWorks Australia. #SuicidePreventionTraining #MentalHealthMatters
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