26 February 2022 Exercise program to support refugee and asylum seeker mental and physical health People from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds will be able to access an inclusive exercise facility tailored to their needs, following the launch today of the Addi Moves program in Sydney’s inner west. Addi Moves programs, at the Addison Road…
2 February 2022 Campaign for better oral health care in severe mental ill health CONTACT: Associate Professor Jackie Curtis: 02 9348 0862, contact@mindgardens.org.au People who experience severe mental ill health urgently need improved access to high quality dentistry and oral health services that respond to their particular needs, according to an international consensus statement. The…
Wednesday 27 October 2021: Global Call to Action to improve vaccine access for people with mental illness CONTACT: Professor Russell Roberts: 0418 852 748, rroberts@csu.edu.au Associate Professor Jackie Curtis: contact@mindgardens.org.au During Australia’s national mental health month, an international alliance of people living with mental illness, scientists, public health experts and community leaders, is calling for…
Tuesday 4 August 2020: To take the survey go to: Website: www.coh-fit.com Twitter: @CohFit Australians are invited to participate in the world’s largest survey of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health, to generate new insights that can drive better health policies and investments. With more than 80,000 participants across 137 countries, the…
Friday 8 May 2020: Mindgardens launches collection drive for phones, tablets and computers for telepsychiatry and mental health support apps while face-to-face consultations are suspended Sydney mental health specialists are calling on the community to donate unwanted mobile devices that can keep people who experience severe mental illness connected to essential supports via video-conferencing when…