Mental Health Institute

New Farm Clinic is a 72 bed private psychiatric hospital owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. The Clinic is affiliated with the University of Queensland and offers a range of inpatient and day patient programs that specialise in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, psycho-geriatrics and general acute adult psychiatry.

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www.mindbodylife.com.au

The Black Dog Institute became an exciting addition to mental health care in Australia when it was formally launched by the Premier of New South Wales in February, 2002. Building on its predecessor, the Mood Disorders Unit, the Institute is an ‘umbrella’ organisation which offers expertise in mood disorders via research, education and training, clinical services, and population health approaches, with the principal clinical services based within the Prince of Wales Mental Health Program, NSW.

The Black Dog Institute aims to support and advance research into the mood disorders, provide a resource for consumers, the general public and health professionals, and crucially, to raise clinical standards of diagnosing and managing mood disorders.

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland

The Alzheimers's Association of Queensland's primary aim is to help maintain the quality of life of people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. This website includes information on Alzheimers and dementia, the latest research, a chat room, and useful sections on driving, the law, staying safely in your own home, and other aspects of living with the disease. The site also has a lending library, which is accessible by becoming a registered member of the website.

Australian Counselling Association

"...national professional peak body of counsellors ... primarily concerned with industry standards, creating employment for counsellors, health fund rebates and formal recognition of counsellors." Site sets out codes of conduct, ethics and practice, membership and contact details as well as upcoming seminars and events.

Trying to cope in a normal world with an abnormal outlook was like trying to make two magnets with ‘like’ poles to join together.
Fitting back into the community is another hard task. Just wanting to be accepted by family and friends can be a big boost to your self esteem, however this does not always happen.

CAG members understand these sentiments well. In fact, only people who are survivors of mental illness do. Even many of our very capable therapists only understand these feelings from books and interviews, rarely from experience. And it is this very fact that makes consumer input into the mental health system so valuable.

Community Focus

An organisation undertaking community development programs for mental health in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie Health Districts. They have a library and resource centre at Maroochydore, and publications such as a local mental health services directory.

Ethnic Mental Health Program

Program for non-english speaking background people in five Brisbane communities. Currently Chinese, Greek, Italian, Spanish-speaking and Vietnamese.

Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ) is a national, not-for-profit organisation whose focus is to facilitate improvements in business processes and patient care in the health sector through the application of appropriate information technologies.

Health Informatics New Zealand, a new organisation, emerged in September 2000 from two health informatics organisations: Nursing Informatics New Zealand (NINZ) and New Zealand Health Informatics Foundation (NZHiF). Nursing Informatics was originally formed in 1990 and NZHiF was originally formed in 1994.

We are not about competing with existing organisations or activities, but about helping network key & influential partners to improve the effectiveness of health informatics business in New Zealand.

We act as a single portal through for the collection and dissemination of information about the New Zealand Health Informatics Industry. Our membership is for anyone who has an interest in health and informatics who wants to be part of an organisation that can provide relevant up-to date information about health Informatics.

Integrated Mental Health Service of the Gold Coast District Health Service

The Gold Coast IMHS is responsible for servicing the mental health needs of the 350,000 population of Australia's Gold Coast.

KUI Lifestyle Support Agency

KUI is a Brisbane based support agency for people with mental health problems. Its web site describes its policies and procedures, and provides an online referral form, links to related sites, and contact details.

Leap into Life

"The Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc envisages communities in which all people are provided with opportunities to optimise their mental health and participate as valued members of society". Site sets out the values, aims and services of the association, the location and contact details of the Gold Coast, Cairns, Bundaberg and Ipswich branches, the full text of fact sheets as well as news and events information

mindIT : Qld Mental Health Network

A portal providing current mental health information and connecting all Queenslanders who have an interest in mental health issues.

Out of the blues: a Griffith University Student Services project

"Original ideas - (personal stories, songs, poems, graphics, photos, animation and pick-me-up tips) - from Griffith University Students about how to get through life's challenges, disappointments and tough times". Site has sections on natural highs, bounce back, believe in yourself, reach out, don't give up, pick me up tips and think big. Aim to promote"students positive coping skills, resilience, self-efficacy, competence and problem-solving ability."

Queensland Alliance of Mental Illness and Psychiatric Disability Groups Inc

The Queensland Alliance of Mental Illness & Psychiatric Disability Groups Inc. is an incorporated peak body representing non-government organisations and groups within the mental illness and psychiatric disability sector. The site provides information on the history and role of the Alliance, as well as services, projects and contact advice.

Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research

Wolston Park Hospital, Brisbane. The centre was established 8 years ago with the aim of studying schizophrenia.

Queensland Wattle League

"A community based organization providing services to people with Psychiatric and/or Developmental Disabilities." Includes information on programs and support services.

The Queensland Women’s Health Network

The Queensland Women’s Health Network (QWHN) continues the tradition of women pursuing the health interests of women. It begins with the recognition of the dignity of all women and builds on the commitment of those who have worked to improve women’s health in Australian society. The Network was formed in 1986 out of a continuing concern to expand the existing system of health care to give attention to the unique experience of women. The main aim of the QWHN is to strengthen links between women, women’s services, the health sector and key decision makers in Queensland by assisting with information, support and advocacy. This work is being carried out through the production of a four-monthly newsletter and an informative, lively website. The information supplied on the website is updated regularly and includes an extensive list of links to relevant organisations, conveniently organised into appropriate areas e.g. Healthy Ageing, Mental and Emotional Health etc. A Discussion Board is also included on the site, giving all women the opportunity to share information and ideas.