A peer-reviewed research article from Engage Aotearoa’s service director was advance-released online at Taylor and Francis last week and is planned for print publication in Psychosis next year.
The research was conducted for Larsen-Barr’s Master’s Degree research, supervised by Owens at the University of Auckland.
This survey is for all users of the Like Minds website and will be compared to previous survey results to evaluate how effective the site is and what needs to be updated.
Please take a moment to fill it out.
PeerZone is shared learning for wellbeing, designed and delivered by and for people with experience of mental distress. It is a series of three hour peer facilitated face-to-face sessions (learning packages) where participants engage in mutual support, deepen their understanding of their experience and develop tools for wellbeing in all the major life domains. The face-to-face groups are backed up by online resources and a chat facility.
PeerZone is aimed at working age people, particularly younger people with severe mental distress. Their vision is that by the end of this decade, everyone who uses mental health services will be offered some kind of peer led learning and support opportunity.
Mary O’Hagan and Sara McCook Weir developed PeerZone. The learning packages were developed in 2010-2011 and they were piloted in 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. In 2012 they will organise the initial orientation for facilitators, launch the website, and work to establish PeerZone in New Zealand.
This is our chance to give feedback on how well we are doing with the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
Forum Invitation
A Forum for disabled Aucklanders is being held to discuss six key areas to be highlighted in a report being submitted to the New Zealand Government.
They want your input so please come along and have your say
The areas to be talked about are:
Disabled people are invited to attend the Auckland forum:
Refreshments: Morning tea and lunch will be provided
RSVP: To Pam MacNeill, by either sending an
Places are strictly limited so we must hear from you no later than 5pm, Friday 1 June 2012.
Please let them know:
Background to Monitoring Process
On 30 March 2007, New Zealand signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). This was ratified on 26 September 2008.
An important part of the convention is the monitoring process. New Zealand Disabled Peoples’ Organisations have formed a steering group, called the Convention Coalition, to manage this process.
The Convention Coalition is a group of national disabled peoples’ organisations governed by disabled people (as defined in Article 33 of the UNCRPD).
The Coalition is made up of:
TRANSITION TIMES
Tracking changes to the NZ Government’s funding and administration of social services in our communities.
NZCOSS have decided to send out a reasonably regular one page update on funding and legislation changes for the social services sector.
This mainly focuses on the Government in Wellington and NZCOSS’s decision to ensure that any change to the delivery of services will deliver the best results for the community they serve.
There are many changes coming, and this sector must be ready to step up to the challenge.
NZCOSS hope by sending this update out when they can, that everyone will be up to date with what is happening.
PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS TO YOUR NETWORKS
Date: 11.5.2012 : General Picture.
We know that at the moment, everyone is nervous and unsure what is happening with massive change to the funding of community groups and to the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector as a whole. We are all being asked to review what we do, and what value that gives to our communities. The Government in Wellington will decide who and what it spends its money on, as Government has a perfect right to do. But where do we all stand in light of new ways of doing things, and how do we all look, when the spotlight of capability and relevance is turned on to us?
The non-profit sector is moving into a different era. NZCOSS has decided to regularly circulate this non-judgemental memo called ‘Transition Times’ to update you and your members with what the current government is indicating are the kinds of services and priorities are important for them, and with how they are deciding what and who to fund. We will bring up any issues that we think will end up affecting our members and our member’s members.
Remember that even though much of this change is generated by the Government in Wellington, it ends up affecting everyone in other cities and regional areas of New Zealand too. We hope to hear things quickly in Wellington and by this means to share what we can with you as quickly as we can.
We will attempt to ensure that anything we tell you will be absolutely accurate. We are also unable at times to share information we know with you. But rest assured as soon as we are able, we will pass what we can onto you all.
There have been very clear messages both from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of finance Bill English, and also a lot of clarity from Minister Paul Bennett. The issues and plans of this government have never been hidden from us. Add to that the ongoing financial stresses on a global scale and everything this country spends is coming under review. From now on, duplication of services and/or inability to provide results, will not be acceptable and in many cases, funding will be removed. This means we all need to look around our communities and decide if our organisation is still relevant. We need to consider if there are several services or organisations that provide similar work,. We need to consider if joining up our back room services is something that will work for us, and we also need to consider where we can access funding other than from government.
There is no doubt however that government wants to move out of provision of services and for the community sector to step into that gap. For this to work we need to be smarter, more professional and well-governed, with adequate checks and balances to ensure our services are beyond reproach.
The next version of Transition Times will have information on Funding issues and the Charities Commission
Ros Rice, Executive Officer, New Zealand Council of Social Services
https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Zealand-Council-of-Social-Services/148340588547487
www.nzcoss.org.nz email: nzcoss@nzcoss.org.nz
Work: 04 4723364 Mobile: 021 178 4333 Fax: 04 4723964 PO Box 24236 Manners Street Wellington
“A Collective Voice Supporting Local Communities”
Renaissance Group is a supplier of disability support services in the greater Auckland area.
In conversations and discussions at various network meetings with parents and families, the gaps in the respite services in the greater Auckland area has stood out.
In order to identify some of these gaps more clearly, feedback is needed from disabled people and their families currently accessing respite services, or disabled people and families who feel they need respite services but are currently not receiving this.
This feedback is completely anonymous. No one needs to put their names, or identify themselves in their feedback.
They are gathering this information to look at what respite services could look like moving forward, and how they can meet your needs at a wider level.
Open and save a copy of the Renaissance Group Questionnaire for Respite Services to your computer where you can complete it at your leisure.
They would really appreciate receiving your feedback by Monday 28th May.
Please reply with your responses to Evan Clulee either via email or alternatively you can post your questionnaire back:
Hear how building resilience is an important feature of Asian mental health initiatives in Auckland, and nationally. Take It From Us interviewed University of Auckland research associate, Anita Wong, who is also general manager of Yan Oi Sei, about trends and issues surrounding Asian mental health on Tuesday the 8th of May on PlanetFM 104.6FM @ 12.30pm.
Listen live every Tuesday on 104.6FM at 12.30pm or online www.planetaudio.org.nz
OR if you missed the broadcast, listen for the next seven days @: www.planetaudio.org.nz/takeitfromus
Catch up on the last four shows online: www.likeminds.org.nz
And don’t forget their new Facebook page @ Facebook.com and type take it from us in the search box; our email is takeitfromus@mail.com for any feedback and comment/suggestions for shows.
On Tuesday 1 May hear how a positive and constructive consumer hui contributed to research into the issue of What Does Recovery Mean to You. Guest Leigh Fitzjames, who’s been commissioned by Counties Manukau Mental Health and Addictions Partnership to explore the recovery issue, gives hints about what she’s discovered and reveals how the thoughts of a large group of consumers at the hui helped her project. Take It From Us on PlanetFM 104.6FM @ 12.30pm Tuesday 1 May.
Listen live on 104.6FM at 12.30pm or online www.planetaudio.org.nz
OR if you missed the broadcast, listen for the next seven days @: www.planetaudio.org.nz/takeitfromus
Catch up on the last four shows online: www.likeminds.org.nz
And don’t forget their new Facebook page @ Facebook.com and type take it from us in the search box; or email takeitfromus@mail.com for any feedback and comment/suggestions for shows
Between July 2005 and April 2007 a Confidential Forum was held for former In-patients of psychiatric hospitals. Over 400 former patients spoke about their experiences. The final report of the Confidential Forum Te Aiotonga (2007, available from the Department of Internal Affairs) outlines the themes that emerged including occurrences of physical violence and sexual misconduct; and de-humanising environments. The report remains formally unacknowledged by the government.
A United Nations report on New Zealand’s compliance with the UN convention against torture in 2009 recommended that the NZ government should take appropriate measures to ensure that allegations of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in the “historic cases” are investigated promptly and impartially, perpetrators duly prosecuted, and the victims accorded redress, including adequate compensation and rehabilitation.”
Phoenix Group, a Wellington group of people who have experienced mental distress are using the publicity surrounding the release of Jim Marbrook’s Mental Notes to call on the government to make a formal apology.
Print this postcard and send it to parliament – and give a copy to a friend so they can do the same. Postage is free.
And share this notice around!
Ma te whakatau, ka mohio
When we are shown, we come to know
Ma te mohio, ka marama
When we know, we come to understand
Ma te marama, ka ora ai tatou
When we understand, we all achieve wellness
On Tuesday 24 April on Take It From Us, hear the inspiring recovery story of mental health client, Kim Knight, who conquered clinical depression, mental breakdown, chronic fatigue and burnout. Kim now uses her experiences to counsel on mental health, emotional wellbeing and how to use our body intelligence for health, harmony and happiness.
Call in with your questions.
104.6FM at 12.30pm every Tuesday
Listen online www.planetaudio.org.nz
OR if you missed the broadcast, listen for the next seven days @: www.planetaudio.org.nz/takeitfromus
Catch up on the last four shows online: www.likeminds.org.nz
And don’t forget their new Facebook page @ Facebook.com and type take it from us in the search box;
Their email is takeitfromus@mail.com for any feedback and comment/suggestions for shows.
