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Metro North Mental Health Bulletin
Staff News
Metro North Mental Health Bulletin
December 2022 – Edition 67
Message from the Executive Director
As 2022 draws to a close we reflect on what has been a busy and, at times, very challenging year, but with some great achievements along the way. We started the ...Delta Dogs
Since July 2022, MNMH TPCH East and West Wings have been funded to provide therapy dog visits. These dogs (and their humans) are sourced from Delta Therapy Dogs – to ...Introducing Amy Duff – New Mental Health Peer Responder Coordinator
I have spent 10 years working in health across SA, NSW, and QLD and with the Royal Flying Doctors. While I worked primarily as a dietitian, I have always found ...Mental Health Week 2022 in Review!
The annual Brisbane Mental Health Expo was held at Brisbane Powerhouse on 14 October, closing out another successful Mental Health Week. This year’s theme was ‘Awareness, Belonging & Connection in ...NEW Caboolture Development
Over the last few years, Caboolture Hospital has been undergoing a major redevelopment and expansion which will include additional health services to contemporise care for their community. The development includes ...What’s on in December – Prospectus
There are lots of support groups and social activities on offer during the month of December. See highlights below :Staff Compliments
“We wish to compliment and thank the Home-Based Team of the Royal Brisbane – in particular the clinicians for their excellent and attentive care and excellent follow up to the ...News in brief
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October 2022 – Edition 66
Message from the Executive Director
This Bulletin once again features some of the important work that has been happening across the Directorate. It also highlights some important upcoming events, particularly as we head into Mental ...“The Closet” – changing lives – MNMH RBWH
The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Mental Health Centre have been providing an amazing service to our consumers. “The Closet” provides clothing, ...Mental Health E Floor Garden Project – MNMH RBWH
The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team would like to share the outcome of the “Sit-down – Rest – Stay Garden” on the Mental Health E Floor.News in brief
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September 2022 – Edition 65
Message from the Executive Director
It’s been another challenging month, responding to the COVID surge on top of a number of other illnesses affecting staff and impacting on demand across the HHS.Metro North Mental Health Staff Graduation
Last month four Metro North Mental Health staff were among those that graduated from the Metro North supported Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) at QUT. ...NAIDOC Week 2022
To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Indigenous Mental Health Worker, Jeleacha Hopkins-Lincolne, and Artist in Residence, Peta Mitchell, visited TPCH Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and shared cultural stories and knowledge with ...News in brief
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July 2022 – Edition 64
Message from the Executive Director
The past few months have continued to be very eventful. We have had the Parliamentary Mental Health Select Committee deliver their report; the budget announcement and subsequent funding for the ...ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan (2022-2024) Launch Event
The ASPIRES Project Team were pleased to host the official Launch event for the Metro North Mental Health ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan on Tuesday 21 June at ...Deadly Awards
Congratulations to Chris Henaway and Penny Dale for being awarded a Metro North Health Deadly Award at the recent MNMH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Activities Showcase.Art and DBT – Are they Complimentary?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) recognises the impact of emotions and how they can influence thoughts and behaviours. The therapy aims to teach people how to manage their emotions and express ...PEC “Mini Makeover”
Often consumers and family members visiting PEC, comment on the white walls and sterile hospital feeling. They report it contributes negatively to their already fragile mental health and some ...Staff Compliments
Thank you kindly to all nurses, doctors and all co-workers and health professional. I really appreciate your help to keep me well while I am in hospital. Thank you from ...News in brief
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May 2022 – Edition 63
Update from Executive Director
It is a very busy time in all areas which I am seeing and hearing first hand as I am making visits to our different sites and participating in staff ...Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month May 2022 All of us Together
Please join us for a series of online and in person events (seats limited) in May that explore the local services in our community who provide services and support to ...Meet our new A/Director of Recovery Michelle Sanders
We would like to welcome Michelle Sanders to the executive position of Director of Recovery.QuEDS eating disorder training
QuEDS (Queensland Eating Disorder Service) would like to invite you and your colleagues to some of the following upcoming training opportunities. All are free and either face to face or ...News in brief
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March 2022 – Edition 62
Message from the Executive Director – Mental Health
Welcome to the first MNMH Bulletin of 2022. It has been a challenging start to the year, and I would like to thank you all for your hard work during ...Person Centred Approach
Placing consumers and carers at the centre of all we doNews in brief
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Previous years
December 2021
Update from Executive Director
For my final newsletter update for 2021 I would like to talk about several very important things.Update from Executive Director
For my final newsletter update for 2021 I would like to talk about several very important things.Growing our Indigenous workforce in Mental Health
As part of Metro North Health’s strategic vision MN32, Metro North Mental Health is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our workforce.Metro North Health’s 2021 Staff Excellence Awards – Congratulations to all
In a previous update I congratulated the finalists of the 2021 Staff Excellence Awards with the promise of sharing the details of the winners. It is my pleasure to acknowledge ...Health Minister announces Parliamentary Inquiry into Mental Health
On the 30 November 2021 the Queensland’s Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, announced a parliamentary inquiry into mental health. This inquiry has been welcomed by the sector and will look closely at ...News in brief
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November 2021
Update from Executive Director
I have been back as the newly appointed Executive Director MNMH for just over two months now. It continues to be a very busy time and I am planning to ...CAHLRI Award Winner Announced
The Collaborative for Allied Health Research, Learning and Innovation (CAHRLI) has supported Metro North Mental Health to recognise Allied Health led research, learning or innovation within our Directorate. We called ...The Safe Space has launched and is here for you!
At the Safe Space we support people to overcome distress by offering a calm, comfortable, and healing environment away from the emergency department, and with caring, clinical and peer support ...News in brief
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21/07/2021 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 58 (July 2021)
11/05/2021 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 57 (May 2021)
15/03/2021 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 56 (March 2021)
29/01/2021 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 55 (January 2021)
21/08/2020 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 51 (July 2020)
17/06/2020 – Mental Health Staff Bulletin Issue 50 (June 2020)