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ABS Study of National Mental Health and Wellbeing

WebLast Friday the 22 nd of July 2022 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released their long-anticipated results for the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing …

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Finding Advocacy Support

WebOption 1: You can ask to speak to the official visitor at any time during your admission to a mental health unit. It is your right under the Mental Health Act to be able to speak to the …

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

WebElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) What is ECT? ECT is a procedure where small electric currents are passed through the brain, causing a brief seizure. You are under general …

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Peer Workforce Network

WebBEING – Mental Health Consumers has been fundamental to the establishment and growth of the peer workforce across NSW and has been a keen advocate to ensure peer …

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Consumer Rights Under the Mental Health Act

WebThese resources were created to provide information to mental health consumers on their rights under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007, and how to exercise those rights. BEING …

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Mental Health Month 2023

WebBEING is the independent, not-for-profit, peak body advocating for improvements to NSW’s mental health system by channelling the experience of those who have lived or are living …

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

WebToday we celebrate International Women’s Day and the global theme for 2021, “ Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world ”. This …

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Our Strategic Plan

WebOur Objectives. # 1 – Increasing consumer engagement within the mental health system. – Respect and dignity for all to enable inclusion. – Embedding lived experience at all levels …

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Choosing a Designated or Principal Care Provider

WebWhile you can decide not to nominate a designated carer, you are still required by law to have one while admitted to a mental health unit. If you decide not to nominate a …

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Letter of Thanks from NSW Parliamentary Friends of Mental

WebIt was an absolute honour for BEING – Mental Health Consumers to host the 30 th anniversary celebration of the foundation of the NSWCAG (Mental Health) which …

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Financial Management and Guardianship Orders

WebA Guardianship Order is made to provide another person or party with the power to make some decisions on your behalf. These decisions can include healthcare, lifestyle and …

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RACGP “Health of the Nation 2023” report

Web“This report is another reminder, as if we needed it, that mental health needs to be made the priority focus of our healthcare system right now, a system which is …

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