On this sacred day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of our ANZAC heroes who fought for our freedom. Lest we forget their bravery and commitment to our nation. #AnzacDay #LestWeForget

Registrations are now open for the one day workshop, Working with Crises Associated with borderline personality disorder for 19 September, 9am to 4.30pm. For mental health clinicians working in emergency departments, triage, and crisis assessment teams. Visit Spectrum website.

We are excited to share that our Clinical Director of Spectrum, A/Professor Sathya Rao OAM has been appointed as Chair of the Committee for Professional Practice (CPP) at the Binational College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).

A/Professor Sathya Rao OAM looks forward to being a panel member next Tuesday as part of the 'BPD: Multidisciplinary Strategies to Navigate Feelings of Rejection and Fear of Abandonment', webinar. For details visit the Mental Health Professionals’ Network website.

We are thrilled to announce the Hon. Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Mental Health, Ageing, and Multicultural Affairs, Victoria, will be joining us at the Personality Disorder Summit at Spectrum Eastern Health this Friday. #MentalHealth #HonorableIngridStitt #Summit #Spectrum

At the Spectrum Personality Disorder Summit this Friday, we welcome Associate Professor Sophie Adams, the Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria. We can't wait to gain insights from this seasoned expert in the field! #PersonalityDisorder #MentalHealth #Summit #collaboration #Spectrum

We are excited to announce Cathryn Pilcher, Associate Director at Spectrum, will be speaking at the Personality Disorder Summit to share insights from the Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI). #PersonalityDisorder #MentalHealth #SummitSpeaker #Spectrum

Looking forward to hearing from Anna Love, one panellist at this year's Spectrum Borderline Personality Disorder Summit. Anna was appointed Victoria’s Chief Mental Health Nurse in 2015 and comes with experience across mental health and addictions medicine. #panelist #BPDSummit

Tomorrow the Spectrum Personality Disorder Summit will start with a Welcome to Country from Senior Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy and an official Summit opening from Tass Mousaferiadis - Chair, Board of Eastern Health. Join us for an impactful event! #SpectrumSummit2024

The stage is set, and we are ready to welcome guests shortly. The Borderline Personality Disorder Summit will showcase leaders in the field of mental health and personality disorder, enhancing awareness of best practices and effective interventions. #mentalhealth #BPDSummit

Thank you to the lived experience consumer peer workers, Ruth and Bronwen, for the impactful address that kicked off today’s Personality Disorder Summit! Your insights set a powerful tone for our discussions. #Summit #MentalHealth #Collaboration #Spectrum

Excited for the next address at the Personality Disorder summit! We’ll hear from the Hon. Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Mental Health, Ageing, and Multicultural Affairs, Victoria. She will share valuable insights and perspectives. Stay tuned! #MentalHealthSummit #Minister

Inspired by Cathryn Pilcher, Associate Director Spectrum, presentation on the Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI)? Reach out at morning tea for more info. The PDI showcases the viability of embedding specialised personality disorder programs within Area Mental Health Services.

Next up at the Personality Disorder Summit, we hear from Kate Thwaites, Deputy Chief Mental Health Nurse at Safer Care Victoria, with Jezwyn Lapham and Shaina Serelson. They’ll discuss the Mental Health Improvement Program and the Zero Suicide Framework. #MentalHealth #Spectrum

Fascinating insights from A/Prof Sathya Rao OAM on the new model of care for Personality Disorders at Victorian Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Services! Integrated, common factors-based stepped care treatments tailored to our mental health systems could pave the way forward.

Excited to announce our next three leading speakers from The Alfred, Peninsula Health, and Goulburn Valley Health! Join us as they share insights on innovative Models of Care for Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. Learn and engage! #MentalHealth #ModelsOfCare

Thrilled for the upcoming panel discussion featuring leaders from across Victoria! Join us to hear from the Victorian Department of Health, Victorian Collaborative Centre, Safer Care Victoria, Transforming Trauma Victoria, and Aust. Borderline Personality Disorder Foundation.

Breaking news! A/Prof Sophie Adams - Chief Psychiatrist, Victoria, has just launched a Practical Guide for Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for Personality Disorder. To see a free copy of this publication, visit the Spectrum website - ow.ly/FNu550TNmcv

In closing remarks, Denis Hovic, Program Director, Statewide Services, emphasises the power of collaboration! Sharing ideas and solutions is crucial for transforming the lives of those with personality disorders and complex trauma. Let's continue to make a difference together!

It is with great pride Toni Gutschiag, Executive Director, Mental Health and Clinical Support, Eastern Health, launches our Future Directions Plan. We invite you to explore this document and our commitment to improving lives and fostering hope. Visit ow.ly/xGG650TNn8b