Seeking NSW Consumer Representative for the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum
The Mental Health Branch of the Ministry of Health and Being are seeking to recruit one NSW Consumer Representative for the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF). The NMHCCF aims to improve the safety, wellbeing, and quality of life of mental health consumers and carers throughout Australia through promoting their rights; creating a […]
Read moreAlternatives to Suicide Forum
Time: 10am – 1pm (Registrations open at 9.30) Date: Friday 9th March 2018 Location: Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Road Glebe NSW Alternatives to Suicide is an innovative peer led suicide prevention program from the Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community (USA). Being and inside out & associates australia are pleased to bring Caroline Mazel-Carlton and […]
Read moreConnecting with African community leaders
In June 2017 Elena and Jaime from Being met with African community leaders to talk about mental health. The African Mental Health Learning Circle are a group brought together by STARTTS to raise awareness about mental health issues in African communities. We were thrilled to meet with this passionate and dedicated group of leaders about […]
Read moreBeing NDIS and Mental Health Survey
Are you interested in sharing your experience about the NDIS and mental health? We are running an online survey to find out about your experiences with the NDIS, so we can better advocate for the things that are important to you. The survey is for everyone, whether you are an NDIS participant or not. Survey link: […]
Read moreRachael Shares Her Story for World Bipolar Day!
It goes back to when I was about 11 years old when my mum said to me, “I think you might have bipolar”. She tried to explain it to me, but I refused to believe her and didn’t listen. Just the idea that I might have a mental illness – any mental illness – was […]
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