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GM on Ten
December 2009
PHaMs opens in Toowoomba and Northern Sunshine Coast
The Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program has expanded recently to include Toowoomba and the Northern Sunshine Coast.
Since the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced the recipients of the third round of PHaMs funding, a lot of work has been undertaken by Fellowship staff to prepare for implementation.
Kaye Frangos has been appointed team leader for the Northern Sunshine Coast site and services manager Brian Beck is acting team leader in Toowoomba.
The PHaMs program opened in Cooroy in August, and staff have started delivering services to the Northern Sunshine Coast region, which covers Maroochydore, Nambour, Noosa, Tewantin, Gympie, Gayndah, Murgon and Cherbourg.
Services from the Toowoomba site include the regional areas Gatton, Helidon, Crows Nest, Yarraman, and Dalby.
The PHaMs program provides a personal helper or mentor to work with participants to give one-on-one support in setting and achieving goals.
October 2009
Hare and tortoise fun day
The annual Hare and Tortoise fun Day was held 7 October to celebrate Stress Less Day and Mental Health Week. Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke launched the fun day. Around 150 participants from local Gold Coast and Brisbane services competed for great prizes before sharing in a fabulous barbeque lunch.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to a great day.
August 2009
RNA Cloakroom
In August the Fellowship ran the RNA cloak room at the Ekka. Over the 10 days of the show the cloak room stored thousands of bags, strollers, stuffed toys and jackets. We also sold striped bags for storage.
More than 100 volunteers helped out including Fellowship members, staff, carers and some fabulous workers from Suncorp and Brisbane City Council.
In addition to raising much needed funds for the Fellowship, the cloak room provides an opportunity for members to engage with the public in a real working role. The cloak room was a great way for volunteers to experience the Ekka, meet new friends, and grow in confidence.
May 2009
Schizophrenia Awareness Week annual art exhibition 2009
The 18th annual Art Exhibition was held at Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, and incorporated four marquees. About 150 artists participated in the show with the theme “Recovery Unmasked”, displaying 308 pieces of artwork.
Many of the 250 guests at the opening night gala cocktail party wore a mask, adding to the fantastic atmosphere of live music and great art.
Special Guest Jacqui Wharton joined Professor John McGrath in speaking at the party, sharing her inspiring personal story of mental illness and recovery. Jacqui also officially launched the art exhibition.
More than 1000 people visited during the six days it was open to the public. Most of the artwork was available to purchase with 90% of the proceeds going directly to the artist.
