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VTMH Resources for working with interpreters

Resource | 2023

One of four free online modules aiming to support practitioners in working with interpreters in mental health settings. The module helps to identify practical strategies and steps to take for engaging with and discovering useful ways to approach your work with interpreters

 

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Resource | 2023

Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 information for the health sector, including health services and professionals and providers.

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For health services and professionals - COVID-19

Resource | 2022

This Department of Health and Human Services Victoria (DHHS) page contains The latest COVID-19 information and resources for health professionals.

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National Lived Experience Workforce Guidelines

Resource | 2022

The Guidelines are intended to inform employers and funding bodies and to support change across the mental health sector by improving understanding of the benefits of the Lived Experience workforce and by supporting employers to assess their local readiness and prioritise activities.

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Rising Together - Lifting the lid on the experiences of family/carer lived experience workers

Resource | 2022

The Rising Together study investigated the experiences of family/carer lived experience (LE) workers within the Victorian mental health system, with the aim of better understanding what is needed to ensure the safe and sustainable development of this workforce.

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Carer Perspective Supervision Framework

Resource | 2021

A carer-led framework, co-produced project supported and funded through a partnership with the Department of Health, Victoria. The framework is intended to support the unique functions of carer lived experience perspective supervision.

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Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) for Contact and Droplet Precautions

Resource | 2020

This 4-minute video from Melbourne Health describes the correct process for putting on and for safely removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Please check current guidelines for what level of precautions are required for suspected, confirmed or critical coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.

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Mental Health Nursing in the time of COVID-19

Resource | 2020

The Centre for Psychiatric Nursing has put together a page of resources to support their community of Mental Health Nurses and people with Lived Experiences during these uncertain times in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Pandemic Kindness Movement

Resource | 2020

The Pandemic Kindness Movement was created by clinicians across Australia, working together to support all health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have curated respected, evidence-informed resources and links to valuable services to support the wellbeing of the health workforce.

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A practical guide to working with children and families through Telehealth

Resource | 2020

This resource from Emerging Minds aims to develop practitioners' knowledge and confidence in using Telehealth with children and families. It provides practical ideas on where to start, how to prepare and what to do during a session.

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