In any given year, almost two and a half million people care for a person with mental illness in Australia. A Practical Guide is a good way to help carers manage their day to day situations.
“The main aim of the Practical Guide is to provide practical assistance to providers, to work with carers in a meaningful, mutually beneficial way. A partnership approach, if you like, which will enhance outcomes for consumers,” says Independent Chair of the Project, Mr Patrick Hardwick (President of HelpingMinds).
HelpingMinds® is working with mental health services in the metropolitan area of Perth to enhance staff engagement with family and friends who are caring for a person with a mental health issue. The goal is to work with management and staff to identify priorities for improving engagement and to celebrate best practice that can be replicated across other services.
A pilot with four inpatient mental health services was completed in 2017 with findings demonstrating self-reported improvements in engaging with Carers under all six standards. An independent patient experience survey at one site demonstrated an 8% increase in satisfaction under the visitors and family category.
A second pilot with four community (outpatient) mental health services is currently being rolled out. HelpingMinds® Project Officers collaborate with and support services to implement the Practical Guide for Working with Carers of People with Mental Illness released in 2016. The Guide includes resources and standards that are consistent with the Mental Health Act 2014 and the Carers Recognition Act 2004.
Click here to access the Practical Guide PDF
You will be redirected to the Lived Experience Australia website, please click on the link Carer Partnership Standards and register for that training program.
Click here to access the full report showing the findings across all of the sites
“Better recognition that carers are key partners in the planning and provision of mental health care makes sound social and economic sense,” states Debbie Childs, CEO of HelpingMinds.
E-learning modules:
Modules are available to help services implement the Guide. Each of the six modules take approximately 10 minutes and can be completed separately.
Health professionals involved in the project can access the e-learning modules.
Click here to access the Learning Modules
If you and your mental health service would like more information or would like to express interest in participating in the project please contact HelpingMinds® on 9427 7100 or info@helpingminds.org.au
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Supporting Mental Health Issues For Families, Young People & Adults.
Get In Touch
All calls made to our Carer Centre will be directed to our metro or regional offices.
Head Office
182 Lord Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9427 7100
Fax: +61 (8) 9427 7119
Free Phone: 1800 811 747
HelpingMinds® respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.
HelpingMinds® is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. HelpingMinds® welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. For more information, see our Diversity Statement.
HelpingMinds® prides itself on being an accessible and inclusive organisation, ensuring everyone who needs support is able to access the right service and receive the help they need. If you require accessible locations, an interpreter or translator services, please contact us. For more information, see our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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