Local Mental Health Networks
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Macarthur Mental Health Interagency
The Macarthur Mental Health Interagency aims to provide a communication pathway and platform for collaboration and coordination of services that support people with a mental illness, their carers and their communities living in the Macarthur region (LGAs Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly) of NSW. The interagency open to any staff, mental health services, consumer and carer representatives, community representatives.
Meetings
Meets the first Thursday bi-monthly, 9am-11am at Campbelltown Community Mental Health Centre Conference Room, 6 Browne St. Campbelltown.
Contact
Emily Mason ( Secretary) – Mental Health Promotion Officer – South Western Sydney Local Health District
P: (02) 4683 6033 or E: Emily.Mason@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Cathy Chopping (Chairperson)
Fairfield Liverpool Mental Health Network
The Fairfield Liverpool Mental Health Network (online) aims to provide a platform for communication pathways to develop and improve service provision and collaboration between organisations that support people with a mental health concern/illness; the carer’s and the communities living in the Fairfield and Liverpool local government areas.
The interagency is open to services that work directly or indirectly in the area of mental health and wellbeing. These can include:
- Mental health services, consumer and carer representatives
- Community representatives from government and non-government organisations
- Organisations that provide services, support, education and information to people with mental health disorders and associated problems
- Religious organisations, sporting clubs and any interested others
Meetings
FLMHN uses HSNet (a collaborative and sustainable e-group) to post information, communication and updates regarding mental health and wellbeing to services across sectors.
To sign up to HSNet – click here.
Search for the Fairfield/Liverpool Mental Health Network in the Search Within Groups box and follow the prompts to join the group.
Contact
Brendan Bennett (Mental Wellbeing Health Promotion Officer) South Western Sydney Local Health District
P: (02) 9616 4048 or E: Brendan.Bennett@health.nsw.gov.au
Mary Brasile (Carers Program Officer) South Western Sydney Local Health District
P: (02) 4654 6265 or E: Mary.Brasile@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunena Khan (Diversity and Liaison Coordinator) Partners in Recovery SWS, One Door Mental Health
Debbie Cameron (Social Development) Fairfield City Council
District and Local Implementation & Access Committees
The aim of the South Western Sydney District Implementation & Access Committees (DIACC) is to improve the provision of accessible, safe and secure accommodation and support for people experiencing mental illness. The DIACC is based on cooperation, coordination and mutual development. The Committee covers the local government areas of Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee. This committee is by invitation only.
Meetings
The committee meets bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, 2.00 – 4.00pm, at Housing NSW, Fairfield, 360 – 362 The Horsley Drive, Fairfield.
Contact
Danielle Charles – Department of Family and Community Services
E: Danielle.Charles@facs.nsw.gov.au
Local Implementation and Access Committee
The aim of the LIACC is to improve the provision of accessible, safe and secure accommodation and support for people with mental illness based on cooperation, coordination and mutual development. There are 3 LIACCS across South Western Sydney that cover the local government areas of Campbelltown, Bankstown and Liverpool/Fairfield. This committee to open to any services, professionals, community members, carers or consumers who wish to participate.
Bankstown LIACC
Mario Viera – Bankstown Adult Mental Health Team
E: Mario.Viera@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Liverpool/Fairfield LIACC
Meg Thomas – South Western Sydney Local Health District
E: meg.thomas@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Campbelltown LIACC
Derek Nattrass – Housing NSW Campbelltown
Bankstown Recovery and Support Network (RAS)
Bankstown Recovery and Support Network (RAS) aims to increase mental health sector communication, collaboration and coordination in the Bankstown local government area. The network provides a platform for local services and supports, community members and consumers and carers, to network, learn about new initiatives, and collaborate on projects that will benefit the local area. The network is open to any services, professionals, community members, carers or consumers who wish to participate.
Meetings
Meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. Venure to be confirmed.
Contact
To join the distribution list or for more information, please contact: Henry Lim, Bankstown Community Health Centre on P: (02) 9780 2759 or E: henry.lim@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Southern Highlands Recovery and Support Network (RAS)
The purpose of the Southern Highlands Recovery and Support network is to encourage a coordinated approach to knowledge development and service provision for persons with a mental health issue in the Wingecarribee Shire. The network is open to any services, professionals, community members or carers or consumers in the Wingecarribee area who wish to participate.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday, bi-monthly from 9am – 11am at Berrima Cottage, behind Bowral Hospital (Morning Tea and Refreshments are provided)
Contact
Carmel Averillo, One Door Mental Health P: (02) 4868 2755 M: 04 4802 9985 or E: carmel.averillo@onedoor.org.au
Southern Highlands Suicide Prevention Program Inc.
This committee meets regularly in Bowral and comprises of volunteers from many different backgrounds.
The committee’s aim is to increase the community’s awareness and skills in responding to the issue of suicide.
Contact
Danielle Quig – P: (02) 4645 7219 or E: quigd@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
W: http://suicidepreventionsws.vpweb.com.au/suicide-prevention-networks
Bankstown Suicide Prevention Network
Our objective is to bring together health, education and emergency service professionals and community members to help save lives – by identifying and establishing collaborative community responses and prevention strategies, means restriction initiatives, increasing suicide education and awareness and breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 10.30am – 12pm
Contact
Jenny Holmes – P: (02) 4645 7215 or E: holmesj@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
W: http://suicidepreventionsws.vpweb.com.au/suicide-prevention-networks
Liverpool & Fairfield Suicide Prevention Network
Our objective is to bring together health, education and emergency service professionals and community members to help save lives – by identifying and establishing collaborative community responses and prevention strategies, means restriction initiatives, increasing suicide education and awareness and breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month 10.30am – 12pm
Contact
Jenny Holmes – P: (02) 4645 7215 or E: holmesj@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
W: http://suicidepreventionsws.vpweb.com.au/suicide-prevention-networks
Macarthur Suicide Prevention Network
Our objective is to bring together health, education and emergency service professionals and community members to help save lives – by identifying and establishing collaborative community responses and prevention strategies, means restriction initiatives, increasing suicide education and awareness and breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 9.30am – 11am
Contact
Danielle Quig – P: (02) 4645 7219 or E: quigd@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
W: http://suicidepreventionsws.vpweb.com.au/suicide-prevention-networks
