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Judging for the 2019 Loddon Healthy Minds Network Art Competition has been completed.
A total of 21 entries were received for this year’s competition; entrants were challenged to complete an art piece using either of the two chosen items of;
'Mental health matters to us all'
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‘Mental health begins with me‘
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On Friday 23 February 2018, the Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Major Projects, Member for Bendigo East officially launched the carers video.
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Psychosocial Recovery Services
Day to Day Living programs which ended on 30 June 2019, are receiving their support though the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or PHN (Primary Health Network) funded psychosocial supports.
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In 2017 The Loddon Healthy Minds Network held its annual art competition in an effort to raise awareness of mental health with the theme of “Mental Health – Share Your Journey”
Entrants were challenged to create a piece of artwork which shared their mental health journey so far. This might be as someone who is/has experienced poor mental health and your recovery journey; it may be what you do to support good mental health, your experience with someone who has good or poor mental health, or any stigma you may have encountered on your mental health journey.
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This workshop will help you recognise signs that someone may be considering suicide.
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As advocates in the mental health and suicide prevention area, the group of people identified as LGBTI represent an area of particular concern for the Loddon Healthy Minds Network. This is because the statistics tell us that LGBTI people are the most at risk group in our community when it comes to mental health and suicide. These figures are documented in the report by the National LGBTI Alliance. You can download a copy of the report below.
When people talk about reducing suicide and reducing mental health issues in our communities, you would think the best place to start would be the highest risk groups. Unfortunately there is little evidence to suggest that this is being done.
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This Bendigo workshop is open to anyone who has been a consumer of mental health services. The peer support team will be running this workshop to help consumer prepare their submissions.
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Date: Friday 28 June 2019
Venue: Long Gully Community Centre (23-29 Havilah Road, Long Gully, VIC, 3550)
For further information and to RSVP your attendance, visit the website.
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Too many deaths by suicide each year in Australia are from the farming community. Every suicide or attempted suicide has a ripple effect as it impacts friends, family, colleagues and entire communities.
Because of the stigma associated with suicide, many of the experiences of those affected by suicide remain untold.
The Ripple Effect has been developed by the National Centre for Farmer Health, Deakin University, the Victorian Farmers Federation, AgChatOZ, the Mental Illness Fellowship North Queensland, Sandpit and Western District Health Service as part of beyondblue's STRIDE Project with donations from the Movember Foundation.
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The Loddon Healthy Minds Network are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 Art Competition. A total of 34 entries were received this year, based on the themes “Stop Mental Health Stigma” and “Words For Wellbeing”.
This year also saw our first literary entry from Wedderburn College student Alexis Timu who wrote a great piece titled “Stand Up”.
And the winners are..........
Best In Show Anne-Maree Hansen
Best In Show (Schools) Sophie Perryman (Boort District School)
Open Section 1st Prize Anne-Maree Hansen
Open Section 2nd Prize Anne-Maree Hansen
Boort District School 1st Prize Rebecca Barsdell
Boort District School 2nd Prize Amy Malone
Pyramid Hill College 1st Prize Lizzie Newell
Pyramid Hill College 2nd Prize Isabelle Caspani
Wedderburn College 1st Prize Janet Launder
Wedderburn College 2nd Prize Genevieve Tonkin
Thank you to all the entrants who submitted artwork for this years competition, and congratulations to all the winners!!
We look forward to announcing the 2019 Art Competition theme in the new year!
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Loddon Healthy Minds Network in collaboration with Bendigo Community Health Services is producing a short video resource intended to provide greater understanding and insight into the role of carers who support people with mental illness in the community.
The video resource will be used predominantly online as well as relevant forums and information sessions in encouraging conversations and reflection on the role of a carer including the importance of self-care for people undertaking this role.
As part of the video production we are looking to interview several carers to gain their perspective on the following questions:
Please note that the information provided on this page, or anywhere else on the site, is for general information only. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice from qualified practitioners. If you have concerns regarding your mental health, seek help from suitably qualfied people.