This booklet from IMHA is for people who experience mental illness and want to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The booklet contains 9 modules including "Learning how to self advocate", "NDIS plan preparation" and one module for support people.
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Supported Decision Making
Consumer perspective | Recovery & supported decision making | 2019
Supported decision making is a human rights concept that promotes freedom of choice for people using public mental health services. This information sheet, endorsed by VMIAC, IMHA and CPN, aims to provide a clear overview to help people know what they should expect from services, and
Recovery Oriented Language Guide - 2nd edition
Recovery & supported decision making | 2018
The Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) developed the Recovery Oriented Language Guide because language matters in all aspects of life, and continues to be particularly important in the context of mental health and recovery.
Working with Older People to Make Recovery Real in Later Life
Older persons mental health | Recovery & supported decision making | 2017
This article includes participant discussions from an event titled "Working with Older People to Make Recovery Real in Later Life".
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An online repository of resources to support Victorian mental health services to actively engage with the Framework, to share high-quality resources and to support a service culture of ongoing practice development around recovery values.
IMHA supports people who are receiving compulsory mental health treatment to make decisions and have as much say as possible about their assessment, treatment and recovery.
VMIAC is the peak Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health or emotional issues.
