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SCHIZOPHRENIA AWARENESS WEEK 16 – 22 MAY 2011
For the next 2 years the Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc (MIFWA) together with the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) will be working towards a nation-wide awareness campaign centred on the ‘physical health of people with mental illness’.
This nation-wide campaign is a key initiative of our Schizophrenia Awareness Week (SAW). 
One of the highlights of SAW is the State & National Panel Webinar Event which is a web based seminar and discussion that is transmitted live on the internet.
 
To get involved – either come along to the local event OR to log in from home you will need the following link http://www.meetview.com/healthwellbeing20110521/  RSVP’s for ECU Event by: Wednesday 18 May 2011.  Please note if you wish to log on the day you must register online by FRIDAY 20 May at 2pm. If you wish to attend please call 9228 0200.  If you require any assistance in logging on please click on the following Tips for Online Registration page or call 9228 0200.
 
Let’s get all of Australia talking & thinking about the physical health of people affected by mental illness. Please click here for guidelines on questions for the National Panel.
 
Logging on the Webinar from home
You need to be registered to join the webinar and you need to register by 2 pm on Friday 20 May 2011.   On Saturday 21 May the National Panel Webinar will commence at 1 pm Perth time sharp.  Please join us for this unique event.
 
Event: State & National Panel Webinar Event
Topic: Unlocking the Door to Health and Wellbeing: Where do we find the key?
Where: Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus
Corner of Alexander Drive, Central Avenue & Bradford Street
2 Bradford Street MT Lawley, Lecture Theatre ML 10.131
When: Saturday 21 May 2011
Time:  Registration 11 am
This event is open to: consumers and carers of people with mental illness, friends, and family members, the general public, community members, academics, university students and those with a keen interest in the area of mental health.
Cost: this event is FREE
RSVP by: Wednesday 18 May 2011.  If you are logging in from home just click on the link http://www.meetview.com/healthwellbeing20110521/ and register by 2pm on FRIDAY 20 May 2011.
For bookings: Please contact MIFWA Central Office on 9228 0200 or communications@mifwa.org.au.
For further information on this event please download the following:
State & National Panel Webinar Event Flyer
Biographies of State Panel Speakers
Biographies of National Panel Speakers
During SAW, MIFWA will be hosting many physical health activities which will be open to people with mental illness, their families and friends, MIFWA members, and MIFWA Staff.   The other events planned for the week include:
• Walk around the Lake & Spirit of the Streets Choir, Sunday 15 May 2011
• Walk along the Beach front, Sunday 15 May 2011
• Lorikeet Centre Open Day, Wednesday 18 May 2011
 
Event: Walk around the Lake & Spirit of the Streets Choir
Where: Lake Leschenaultia, Rosedale Road Chidlow
When: Sunday 15 May 2011
Time: 11 am
This event is open to: carers, mental health consumers, friends, family and the local community.
Cost: this event is FREE
For Bookings: Please contact Debra or Caroline, Carer Support Officer, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or debra@mifwa.org.au.
 
Event: Walk along the Beach front
Where: Burns Beach Cafe, 35 Ocean Parade, Burns Beach
When: Sunday 15 May 2011
Time: 9 am
This event is open to: carers, mental health consumers, friends, family and the local community.
Cost: this event is FREE
For bookings: Please contact Trudy, mobile 0409 523 666 or on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or trudy@mifwa.org.au.
 
Event: Lorikeet Centre Open Day
Where: Lorikeet Centre, 104 Cambridge Street, West Leederville
When: Wednesday 18 May 2011
Time: 9.30 am – 2.00 pm 
This event is open to:  Lorikeet & MIFWA members, mental health consumers & carers, friends, family and the local community.
Cost: this event is FREE
For bookings:  Please contact the Lorikeet Centre on 9381 9144.
 
 
Well Ways & Carer Program Events
 
Events for March
 
Event: GROW for Carers, Midland
Topics: GROW will be hosting
Where: MIFWA Midland office, ERBEAC Building, Upper level, 8 -12 Stafford Street, Midland
When: From Friday March 18th each fortnight
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Suitable for: People caring for a person with mental illness.
Please contact Caroline, Administration Officer, Carer Programs, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or caroline@mifwa.org.au
 
Event: Well Ways 'duo', Perth
Topics: Duo for carers of someone with a dual diagnosis - a mental illness and substance use
Where: Carers WA ,182 Lord Street, Perth
When: From Thursday 24th March for six sessions
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
Suitable for: People caring for a person with mental illness and substance use.
Please contact Carol, Duo Project Officer, Carer Programs, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or mifwaduo@y7mail.com
 
 
Events for April
 
Event: Well Ways ‘building a future’, Mandurah (8 week sessions)
Where: Community First International, 98 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah
When: Monday 11 April 2011 – Monday 30 May 2011
Time: 11.30 am – 2.30 pm
Suitable for: suitable for family and friends of a person with mental illness.
Please contact Caroline, Administration Officer, Carer Programs, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or caroline@mifwa.org.au
 
Event: Speakers Circle, Joondalup
Topic: ‘Breaking Down the Barriers to Counselling’
Speaker: Arafmi Mental Health Carers & Friends Association (WA) Inc
Where: Joondalup Lotteries House, 12/ 70 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup
When: Wednesday 13 April 2011
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.45 pm
Suitable for: New carers, existing carers, facilitators
Please contact Trudy, Assistant Carer Support Officer, Carer Programs, for further information on 0409 523 666 or trudy@mifwa.org.au
 
Event: Speakers Circle, Joondalup
Topic: GROW for Carers
Speakers: GROW
Where: Joondalup Lotteries House, 12/ 70 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup
When: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.45pm
Suitable for: New carers, existing carers, facilitators
Please contact Trudy, Assistant Carer Support Officer, Carer Programs, for further information on 0409 523 666 or trudy@mifwa.org.au
 
Event: Inaugural Short Break Away & Snapshot Course
Where: Avalon Homestead, 381 Julimar Road, Toodyay (nestled in the Avon Valley)
When: Friday 13 May –Sunday 15 May 2011
Suitable for: Carers living in the Wheatbelt area
Please contact Sue, Wheatbelt Project Officer for further information at sue@mifwa.org.au or mobile 042 941 8010.
 
Event: Train the Facilitator, ‘building a future’ & ‘snapshot’, Ascot
Where: Ascot Quays, Belmont
When:  Monday 23 May –Sunday 29 May 2011
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Suitable for: Carers who have completed Building a Future, meet the selection criteria and apply to be trained as Facilitators
Please contact Debra, Carer Support Officer, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or debra@mifwa.org.au
 
Event: Speakers Circle, Midland
Topic: Debt and Legal Advocacy
Speakers: Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Services
Where: MIFWA Midland office, ERBEAC Building, Upper level, 8-12 Stafford Street MIDLAND
When: Thursday 26 May 2011
Time: 10.30 am
Suitable for: New carers, existing carers, facilitators
Please contact Debra, Carer Support Officer, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or debra@mifwa.org.au
Events for June
 
Event: Well Ways ‘snapshot’
Another Well Ways ‘snapshot’ is planned for June, for further details please contact Richmond Fellowship on 9350 8800.
 
Event: Speakers Circle, Midland
Topic: Mental Health Law
Speakers: Mental Health Law Centre
Where: MIFWA Midland office, ERBEAC Building, Upper level, 8-12 Stafford Street MIDLAND
When: Wednesday 15 June 2011
Time: 10.30 am
Suitable for: New carers, existing carers, facilitators
Please contact Debra , Carer Support Officer, on 9250 2884 or 6365 2999 or debra@mifwa.org.au
 
October, 2009
Mental Illness Corporate Training
On Friday October 30, Mental Illness Fellowship of WA, through Lotus Education program, made its first corporate presentation to the ANZ Bank. The gathering was made up of a small group of managers who have a particular interest in the health and wellbeing of staff.
The information was well received and we have been invited back to present to a group of regional managers in November.