Mental Health and NDIS Q&A with Feros Care Join us for an online question and answer session about psychosocial supports under the NDIS with the Local Area Co-ordinators for the ACT, Feros Care. Feros staff will be joining us to answer your questions about access, planning, supports and recovery coaches. The Q and A will be on Microsoft Teams from 1pm on July 28th. Register on Eventbrite to receive the link. If there's another topic you would like covered, send us an email at mhcarers@carersact.org.au with your question and we'll make sure the team comes prepared. There will also be plenty of time for questions the day. Carers Recognition Act You may remember us asking you about the Carers Recognition Act earlier this year - well, we are glad to say that the Carers Recognition Act has been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly. This is an important milestone in our journey towards a Canberra that Cares for Carers and will ensure that carers are acknowledged, heard and supported in their role. The Act will promote awareness about the vital role that carers have within our community so that their needs are better considered in various aspects such as employment, education, planning and service delivery. To learn more about the act, visit the Carers ACT website. Do No Harm Training Hosted by the Mental Health Community Coalition and MIEACT. This 4 hour workshop is built off MIEACT’s DoNOHarm framework© and builds on the skills of individuals with a lived experience and their support network to use inclusive language and minimise referred trauma. In this session you will explore personal and professional boundaries to share and hear stories safely. This session is delivered by a qualified facilitator in partnership with a lived experience Educator. Tickets available on Humanitix.
Online: QPR Suicide Prevention Training An important part of suicide prevention is knowing what to do when someone needs help. Canberrans from all walks of life are encouraged to take part in a free one-hour online training. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based training program developed by the QPR Institute in collaboration with the Black Dog Institute and supported by CHN. No assumed knowledge of mental health or suicide prevention is required. The training will help you to recognise and respond effectively to someone exhibiting suicide warning signs and behaviours so that you can connect someone at risk with professional support. Delivered through a mixture of videos, written content and quizzes the web-based course covers: - Common myths and misconceptions about suicide
- Warning signs of suicide
- How to ask someone whether they are experiencing suicidal ideation
- How to persuade someone to stay alive
- How to refer individuals to appropriate professional help
Register here to complete the QPR online training at a time that suits you. It’s free and you could save a life. COVID-19 Update
There have recently been some changes to the public health directions and advice related to COVID-19 in the ACT, including a requirement to wear masks in several public settings. For the safety of carers, staff and the community, Carers ACT offices at Holt are closed at this time. You can read about the restrictions and changes to Carers ACT's service delivery in the Carers ACT mailout here. Exemptions from the mask order include people with a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability that makes wearing a fitted face covering unsuitable. You do not need documentation to prove an exemption, but you may find it helpful to print out one of these wallet cards if needed.
If you need to purchase PPE and you have an NDIS plan, you are able to use your plan to purchase what you require (see: Your health and safety | NDIS for more information). If you do not have a package or are unable to purchase PPE, you can source masks and sanitiser from the ACT Government by sending an email to csdppe@act.gov.au stating your status as a carer and what you need along with your contact details. This source can also be used if you are not able to locate any PPE to purchase through normal means. For more information please see: Should you need anything during this time please call Carers ACT on 6296 9900 or 1800 422 737. If you are having trouble getting through you can also send an email to carer.support@carersact.org.au. |