In late 2009 we undertook a project to survey the member organisations of the Mental Health Council of Tasmania on a range of questions consistent with the Quality and Safety Standards framework on Compliments and Complaints. The survey focused on performance of day to day operations and full members with more than 6 months membership were invited to participate.

Download the Survey Summary Report here

RESEARCH

THE NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSOMNIA AND DEPRESSION

Participants are being sought for a study being conducted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Clinical Psychology Degree for Penny Minehan who is being supervised by Dr Frances Martin, Deputy Head of School (School of Psychology, University of Tasmania). The study aims to investigate the nature of the relationship between insomnia and depression, using a (confidential) case study approach. Your assistance in informing anyone who may be interested in participating would be greatly appreciated. For further information about the study, including eligibility requirements, please contact either Penny Minehan via email: pminehan@utas.edu.au or the Chief Investigator, Dr Frances Martin, on ph 6226 2262 or email:F.Martin@utas.edu.au

Marginalised Youth

Youth workers are invited to participate in a research study that aims to explore youth workers beliefs about the psychological and physical needs of marginalised youth and how you prioritise these needs when considering treatment or interventions. Kylie Harrison, a Masters student at Charles Sturt University, will conduct this study.

If you are interested in completing the survey please click on the link below. The link will take you to an anonymous online survey about youth workers beliefs regarding thier work with youth. The brief questionnaire will take about 15-20 minutes to complete online...https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AsXsKooh0htz1MdUd1LS2Q_3d_3d

UPDATES

Legislative Council Select Committee Mental Health Legislative Measures – Report Released

Read the Select Committee’s report in relation to Tasmania’s mental health legislation at

Final Report

SENATE RECOMMENDATIONS

Please click the link for:

Senate Recommendations 2008

RELEASE OF BRIDGING THE GAP EVALUATION REPORT.
The Minister for Health, Lara Giddings, announced on 20 November 2008 the release of the Bridging the Gap Evaluation Report. You can download the report here.

TASMANIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY PLAN 2009-12
The Tasmanian Community Services Industry Plan 2009-12 was released Monday 27 October 2008. You can download the Plan here.