Programs are Recovery based and operate over 2 to 5 days between Monday and Friday. Up to 7 participants can attend and are supported by 2 Respite Workers at all times. Programs are themed and designed to address the needs and interests of participants.

View the 2012 Summer Catalogue.

The theatrical reading of the play ‘Inside Out’, written by Mary Rachel Brown, has been described as “A pocket rocket of meaningful, gutsy, important theatre …. inspiring, illuminating, entertaining.’ (Stagenoise) which will be followed by a presentation by international guest speaker Professor Joanne Nicholson.

Date: Thursday 20 May from 2.00– 5.00 pm (includes afternoon tea)

Venue: Adelaide Pavilion Veale Gardens, South Terrace Adelaide – RSVP: by 10 May 2010.

To register your attendance at this forum please contact MIFSA (08) 8378 4100 or email mifsa@mifsa.org.

Are you trying to understand anxiety or withdrawing behaviours, depression or psychotic symptoms of a mental illness? Learn about diagnosis and treatments to increase your knowledge and understanding. Back by popular demand, Doctor Harry Hustig is the guest speaker at this Education Forum.

Date: Tuesday 18 May from 2.00 – 4.00 pm (includes afternoon tea)

Venue: Goodwood Community Centre, Banquet Hall, 32-34 Rosa Street Goodwood – RSVP: by 10 May 2010.

To register your attendance at this forum please contact MIFSA (08) 8378 4100 or email mifsa@mifsa.org.

10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Issues in Mental Health

We are all aware of the poor funding available for mental health services across Australia. Last year, John Mendoza in his letter of resignation as Chief Advisor to the Federal Government on mental health, wrote

Every day 330 Australians with serious mental illnesses are turned away from Emergency Departments, 1,200 Australians are refused admission to a public or private psychiatric unit. Every day more than 7 people die as a result of suicide, and more than a third of those have been discharged too early or without care from hospitals.

In South Australia, the Government regularly moves people between Mental Health and Disability services which allows many people in need to simply ‘fall between the cracks’ and receive no service at all.

So what are the major issues facing people with mental health problems in our community?

More importantly, what can we, as individuals, families and friends, do to help and support people with mental health issues?

Cindy Eggington

Cindy is a PhD student at Flinders University looking at the significance of mental illness as a disability issue. Cindy is a qualified youth worker and has been actively employed in supporting youth and people with disability. In recent years, Cindy has also worked overseas as a volunteer in East Timor.

The focus of her PhD research is looking at secondary trauma and its impact on mental health. Cindy is interested in developing an overview of these mental health issues through community forums and open discussions.

Everyone with an interest in this topic is invited to attend

There will be opportunities to ask questions and to network with others

Morning tea provided including gluten free options, water, tea and coffee

Cost: A gold coin donation

Bookings required

Please RSVP to Jane via email: jane@dircsa.org.au
Or ring on (08) 8236 0555 to indicate your interest.

DIRC provides access via limited parking, wheelchair accessibility, a hearing loop, microphone and accessible toilets. If you have other needs related to access please indicate when booking and we will try to accommodate your needs.

‘In My Own Words’ is the experience of four people living with mental illness, told through the medium of digital story telling. Each of the participants shares unique and very personal stories that delve into the heart of living with a mental illness.

These stories are revealing, emotional and inspirational.

Further information about this offer can be found here.

Open to young adults from ages 18-30.

This camp is designed for young adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, to gain confidence in life skills.

To give them opportunities to engage with people who have similar life experiences and be part of the process of planning the event. The camp with be held over 3 days and 2 nights during the week. A referral is required, and available by email from Denise Nou, Mental Health Programme Coordinator. Email Denise at dnou@svdpsa.org.au.

An initial meeting will be held on the 9th of September at 4:00pm at 202 Franklin Street Adelaide for all interested participants. Further meetings will held leading up to the camp and will include fun activities. There will be a follow-up meeting after the camp for all participants and volunteers to share feedback about the experience.

The camp site: Woodhouse (Adelaide Hills)

Cost: Free for up to 20 young adults

Dates: 23rd 24th and 25th of November.

The winners will be announced at the Mental Health Words Evening on Thursday the 14th of October, 2010 at 6pm at the SA Writers’ Centre.

The winners will receive a hand painted canvas with the words of their poems as part of the painting’s imagery by artist and Ticket Writer Sue Morrizi.

Entries close 31st August, 2010.

Further information can be found in this document.

Please fill in and return this form when submitting your poem.

Artists can choose whether to exhibit or sell their work. Artists will receive 100% of all works sold.

Entries are open to anyone who identifies as having a mental illness, their family, carers (including friends who take an active role in mentoring or caring for someone who lives with an mental illness).

Date

Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd May

Location

Vital Statistix Theatre
11 Nile Street
Port Adelaide

Launch

18th May 2010 6pm to 9pm

Viewing

18th to 22nd May 2010

10am to 5pm

Further information

RSVP MIFSA on 8378 4100 or see www.mifa.org.au/mifsa

Publicity contact: Simone Phippen, MIFSA Team Leader Wayville Activity Programs, 8378 4100.

You can also use an art lodgement form, a ticket order form for the opening and an information sheet on acceptable artwork sizes.

You can also read this flyer about the exhibition.

The program will look at supporting the needs of siblings of young people impacted by mental illness and include activity based support designed to meet their needs.

The group will be run in the April school holidays over two days from 9am – 3pm.

For more details please see the flyer.

Please contact Navigate on 8159 1400 or Toll Free on 1800 809 304 to register interest before February 26th 2010.

The exhibition will showcase new work by artists who access Neami and their partner organisations’ studio programmes across South Australia.

The exhibition will be a group presentation of visual artwork inspired by aspects of the familiar.

Lisa Philip-Harbutt, Director of the Community Arts Network will open the exhibition on Thursday February 18th at 5pm.

Location

School of Practical Philosophy
Crosby Hall
69 Prospect Road
Prospect

Dates

February 18th – March 14th.

Times

• Thursday and Fridays 4 – 8pm
• Saturday and Sundays 11am – 5pm

Contact

Alex Bickford NEAMI Arts Coordinator 8240 25 66

Please also view the exhibition flyer.