Community Forum – Mental Health and Wellbeing framework

ACT MENTAL HEALTH POLICY UNIT OF ACT HEALTH AND THE ACT ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ELECTED BODY COMMUNITY FORUM – ACT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FRAMEWORK 2015-2018

On behalf of the  ACT Mental Health Policy Unit of ACT Health and the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body  you are invited to attend an upcoming community forum, to consult with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on the ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2025.

ACT Health is currently developing the ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2025. The Framework encompasses mental health promotion, mental illness prevention (including early intervention) and suicide and self-harm prevention. The Framework is a strategic, whole of government and whole of community document.

The Mental Health Policy Unit of ACT Health will provide a brief overview of the Framework and answer any questions from the community. 

 We are seeking advice from the community as to the suitability of the Framework for the community and any suggestions for amendments that the community may want to make.

 After lunch there will be an opportunity to have an open community forum for community members to raise other issues.

 DATE:                    31^ST July 2015

 VENUE:                Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, 245 Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi

 TIME:                    10am to 12.30pm – presentation and discussion

                               12.30pm 13.00 lunch

                                13.00pm to 15.00pm – general community discussion

 See you all there.