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📢 Every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. Yet, the reality is that many children go without because of poverty. It's time for urgent action! Join us in calling on Governments state and federal to put the wellbeing of children first and legislate an end to child poverty once and for all. Together, we can build a brighter future for all our children.


The Valuing Children Initiative - VCI

Did you know that Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative for family carers in Australia, is also run through HelpingMinds? Currently, we provide support services under the Carer Gateway in the Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Broome, Port Hedland, Geraldton, South West, and Goldfields regions.

If you're interested in learning more about how Carer Gateway services can assist you, Carers WA are hosting a webinar for carers. The Carer Gateway webinar aims to provide an introduction to Carer Gateway by Carers WA and how it may help support you in your caring role.

📅 Thursday, 8 August, 2pm-2.45pm
🖥️ Online via Zoom
Register: https://ow.ly/OjQY50SIN7q

www.carerswa.asn.au

A meaningful conversation about carers, and while this episode focuses on Victorians, the insights and discussions are relevant to carers across Australia.

🔉Listen here:

What is the true cost of being a carer? - ABC listen They’re sometimes referred to as 'invisible second patients' due to the physical, emotional and financially draining aspects of the responsibility.

Self-care is essential for nurturing our overall well-being and maintaining balance in life, but did you there are six different types of self care?

Spiritual, Professional, Physical, Personal, Emotional, and Psychological focuses all contribute to our holistic health and the image below beautifully illustrates the components of each type, emphasising how they collectively support and sustain our mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Building Resilience with Lego school holiday program at HelpingMinds! 🎉 It was incredible to see so many kids building confidence, teamwork, and resilience through the power of play. 🧱

Stay tuned for more exciting programs and events for the next lot of school holidays! 🚀

Now Accepting New NDIS Participants 📣

Discover how our support services have made a difference in Brialey's life.

We currently have limited availability for new NDIS participants.
If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please get in touch https://helpingminds.org.au/ndis/

HelpingMinds - NDIS - Brialey's Success' Hear from NDIS participant Brialey, as she explains some goals she has achieved and some she hopes to achieve, in addition to the her current plans to undert...

Lived Experience Australia are currently conducting a national survey on the important topic of community treatment order (CTO) Variation.

This survey was developed with significant input from the project’s large and passionate Lived Experience Advisory Group of consumers and carers, chaired by Vrinda Edan from VMIAC.

If you are interested in assisting the research of this CTO study please click the appropriate link below:

For consumers: https://zurl.co/uVQ3
For family / supporters: https://zurl.coPvg1

This , we encourage you to consider NAIDOC Week, a significant time for celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. It's also an important time to reflect on and support Indigenous communities. Here are some self-care tips to help you not only introduce self-care into your day but also learn about the culture while participating.

Earlier this week our CEO, Deb Childs, had the honour of attending a significant announcement at Parliament House in Canberra, the launch of two new national peak bodies.

1. National Peak Body for Consumers - established by the Consumer Alliance.
2. National Peak Body for Carers, Families, and Supporters - established by Mental Health Carers Australia.

Assistant Minister Emma McBride announced the successful grant applicants, underscoring the national importance and support for these initiatives.

This momentous occasion is the culmination of years of dedicated advocacy by numerous organisations, including HelpingMinds. These new bodies will play a crucial role in representing and amplifying the voices of consumers, carers, and their families, ensuring their needs and perspectives are central to national policy and service development.
Yesterday was truly historic, and we're proud of the collaborative efforts that led to this milestone. Let's continue to support and engage with these peak bodies as they begin their vital work.

Some great tips from Evolve Communities 🖤❤️💛

💥New Workshop announcement at HelpingMinds!

Are you navigating the ups and downs of raising children?

Discussions with Parents is a safe space where you can share your experiences, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover effective strategies for common parenting challenges. Each month there will be a discussion about an identified topic that is challenging to many parents and caregivers. Please join us to hear about the latest evidence-based theories for the topic whilst also learning from other parents and caregivers what strategies they have found have worked for their family.

This is a FREE event for parents and caregivers of young people over 6 years of age.

📍 Location: HelpingMinds, Midland office
🕒 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
🔗 To book: https://ow.ly/rm3q50Sru2Z

Escape the stress and busyness of everyday life and take some time to reconnect with yourself by joining us for our MindDance for Adults workshop! 🕺

Workshops runs weekly on Mondays 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From 22 July - 16 September (Inclusive)

Hope to see you there !

(No previous dance experience required) 😄

MindDance for Adults | Bentley This workshop aims to exercise our brains and bodies in a supportive environment and take some time to reconnect with yourself.

NAIDOC Week is right around the corner!

As NAIDOC Week approaches from July 7th to 14th, HelpingMinds is excited to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," focuses on Indigenous identity and the importance of raising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. 🔥🖤💛❤️

At HelpingMinds, we honor and respect the strength and resilience of our First Nations communities.
If you would like to join a celebration in your area, visit: https://ow.ly/sJNJ50StnNK

The Albanese Government is establishing two new independent peak bodies to represent people with lived experience of mental ill-health. The new peak bodies will work closely with the Government to ensure people with lived experience are included in decision making at the national level.

Read more here:
https://shorturl.at/1WmCs

Are you in need of a little respite? Schedule one of our Carer Massages at HelpingMinds locations.

How to book: To express your interest, please email [email protected]. A team member will contact you to arrange your booking at your preferred location.

Making time for self-care is essential for a balanced life, but sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part.
Take a look at a couple of below suggestions to begin prioritising time for your own self care.

The Cook government are encouraging rural residents to support each other by getting involved in Blue Tree Project's regional mental health tour. The charity received $250,000 as part of the Cook Government's $8.6 million funding package of support for drought-affected farming families.

Read more: https://ow.ly/eIkH50SpKgZ.

💙For more information visit: https://ow.ly/pcgc50SpKgY

Cook Government supports regional mental health tour | Western Australian Government The Cook Government is encouraging rural residents to support each other by getting involved in Blue Tree Project's regional mental health tour.

PIECES is now available to stream for free on 9Now ��

Watch it here

https://www.9now.com.au/pieces

Check out these beautiful sand mandala creations from our Expressive Therapies workshop! During the session, we explored themes of Love, Gratitude, and Loss.

In our workshop, we created a small-scale version of a mandala, inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. These intricate designs, made with colored sand, can take days or even weeks to complete. Once finished, the mandalas are ceremonially destroyed to symbolise the impermanence of all things, serving as a mindfulness exercise in the art of letting go.

If you'd like to join our next expressive therapies workshop, visit our website: https://ow.ly/RQcz50SmV8q

This , take a moment to 'Fill Up Your Cup.' Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. Prioritise self-care so you can better care for others! 💚

Pieces Australian free to air TV premiere tonight on 9Go at 9.55pm.

It’s pick of the day ✨✨✨✨

Have you see the latest piece from HelpingMinds CEO, Debbie Childs in the Canberra Times?
This week discussing the unsung and unpaid mental health carers across Australia.

https://helpingminds.org.au/caring-for-countrys-240000-strong-army-of-unsung-helpers/

Today we say goodbye to our former chair Anthony (Tony) Fowke AM
27.5.1933 – 9.6.2024

Tony was a paragon of leadership and collaboration, guiding new advocates at the outset of their journeys. In recognition of his significant contributions, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for his advocacy in advancing mental health services in Australia.

Vale - Anthony (Tony) Fowke AM - HelpingMinds Tony was a paragon of leadership and collaboration, guiding new advocates at the outset of their journeys.

How exciting is this ?

PIECES Australian Television Premiere this Saturday June 22nd on 9Go!

https://tvguide.9now.com.au/program/pieces/425464/

Fresh off the press! 📰 The June edition of HighLights is now available to read!

In this newsletter for carers, you'll discover what we've been up to and catch the latest news, updates, and events. View the June HighLights newsletter here: https://ow.ly/CSWC50SkwNt

Not on our mailing list? Sign up today! 👉 https://ow.ly/Bper50SkwNs

📢 Calling all Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces members:

We are developing an easy-to-read Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Handbook and need your valuable feedback on the contents for each section.

Your insights will help shape the first draft of the Handbook which will be released for further comment on 12th July.

Please click on the link below to watch the explainer video and find the link to the survey:
https://helpingminds.org.au/lived-experience-workforce/