Community Noticeboard
This noticeboard is designed to provide information relating to activities that are occurring around Australia which may have appeal to our COPMI community. All information is provided by the organiser, or their delegate, and is not the responsibility of the COPMI initiative. COPMI accepts no liability for the publicised activity. Notices will not appear until they are approved by the COPMI Communications Officer and will automatically be removed from the Noticeboard the day after the publicised date.
| What: | Inaugural National Mental Health Recovery Forum | |
| When: | 21 to 22 June 2012 | |
| Where: | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| Description: | The National Mental Health Recovery Forum aims to motivate & support leaders in developing strategies to inform & implement the delivery of recovery services within the mental health system. Keynote speakers include Mile Slade (UK), Ken Thompson (USA) & Gareth Edwards (NZ). | |
| Contact Person: | Sarah Daffey (Project Manager) | |
| Contact Telephone: | - | |
| Contact Email: | sarah.daffey@health.vic.gov.au | |
| Web: | - | |
| Added: | 20/01/2012 | |
| What: | Child and Youth Mental Health Matters | |
| When: | 6 to 8 May 2012 | |
| Where: | The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Description: | The conference will enable an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health to share knowledge & experiences related to child & youth mental health. The 3 themes will include parental mental health, children of parents with mental illness & young carers. | |
| Contact Person: | UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education | |
| Contact Telephone: | (604) 827 3112 | |
| Contact Email: | ian.ipce@ubc.ca | |
| Web: | http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/CYMHM/ | |
| Notice: | 20120118164134.pdf | |
| Added: | 18/01/2012 | |
| What: | Safe Sleep Space 'Through Sleepy Eyes' Conferences | |
| When: | 22 February 2012 (Sydney), 23 February 2012 (Adelaide) & 24 February 2012 (Perth) | |
| Where: | Sydney, Adelaide & Perth | |
| Description: | The Conferences will focus on 'considering infant mental health when discussing sleep and settling of infants and toddlers'. The cailbre and experience of speakers is attracting a wide range of interest from health professionals. | |
| Contact Person: | - | |
| Contact Telephone: | 0488 757 334 | |
| Contact Email: | info@breastfeedingconferences.com.au | |
| Web: | http://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au | |
| Notice: | 20120118161554.pdf | |
| Added: | 18/01/2012 | |
| What: | Mental Health Assessment & Suicide Prevention Workshops | |
| When: | Various (see flyer) | |
| Where: | Melbourne, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide & Sydney | |
| Description: | The Mental Health Assessment Workshop & Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal Communities Workshop will be held nationally. Recommended to anyone working in the area or with an interest in learning more & growing personally & professionally. The training applies to all areas, not just mental health. | |
| Contact Person: | Indigenous Psychological Services | |
| Contact Telephone: | 08 9362 2036 | |
| Contact Email: | ips@ips.iinet.net.au | |
| Web: | http://www.indigenouspsychservices.com.au | |
| Notice: | 20120103122725.pdf | |
| Added: | 03/01/2012 | |
| What: | The 21st Century Approach to Mental Health - World Conference | |
| When: | 17-19 October 2012 | |
| Where: | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| Description: | The Conference will highlight what can be achieved when partnerships with science, policy & programs are formed & by evaluating, improving, disseminating & implementing programs & generating advocacy, scientific knowledge, organisational structures & financial & manpower resources. | |
| Contact Person: | - | |
| Contact Telephone: | - | |
| Contact Email: | - | |
| Web: | http://www.perth2012.org/index.html | |
| Added: | 04/11/2011 | |
| What: | Circle of Security (COS) 4 Day Certified Training | |
| When: | Wednesday 8 February to Saturday 11 February 2012 | |
| Where: | Mary MacKillop Centre, 7-11 Mount Street, North Sydney | |
| Description: | Circle of Security Parenting (COS) training uses a DVD to educate caregivers by presenting video examples of secure & problematic parent/child interaction, healthy options in care-giving & animated graphics to implement attachment practice. | |
| Contact Person: | Mary-Louise McEncroe | |
| Contact Telephone: | 02 9449 1396 | |
| Contact Email: | cosnsw@optusnet.com.au | |
| Web: | http://www.circleofsecurity.net | |
| Notice: | 20111014103301.pdf | |
| Added: | 14/10/2011 | |
| What: | International Conference for Parents with Mental Illness and their Children | |
| When: | 6-8 May 2012 | |
| Where: | Vancouver, British Columbia Canada | |
| Description: | The Conference will include three conferences in one: * First National Parental Mental Health Conference * Third International World Congress on Children of Parents with Mental Illness * First International Young Carers Congress | |
| Contact Person: | - | |
| Contact Telephone: | 604-822-0054 | |
| Contact Email: | ipad@interchange.ubc.ca | |
| Web: | http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca | |
| Notice: | 20110316114057.pdf | |
| Added: | 16/03/2011 | |
| What: | Computerised Progressive Social Cognitive Enhancement Program for Children | |
| When: | 2010-2012 | |
| Where: | Either at the Deakin University (Geelong or Melbourne Campus), Victoria or From Home | |
| Description: | The program aims to enhance the social and cognitive skills of the children with parents presenting with a psychotic disorder via educational card games, computer games and activities. | |
| Contact Person: | Muhajir Alatheiry | |
| Contact Telephone: | 0450 721 355 | |
| Contact Email: | mal@deakin.edu.au | |
| Notice: | 20100915103942.pdf | |
| Added: | 15/09/2010 | |
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