Region mental health providers forum a stark reminder of the biggest problem with our mental health system = complete lack of coordination. Multiple, time limited programs, small scale, duplication. Coordinating front door of lcoal systems an urgent needed reform.

The #keepgeelongstrong campaign reached >300k people last year- great resources and links to local services for people whose mental health affected by COVID: barwonhealth.org.au/keepgeelongstr…

There's lots of talk about the importance of psychological safety in our health & care world of work but what is it & how do I create psychological safety as a leader? Here's a great guide to some fundamental principles & practical actions by Center for Creative Leadership: ccl.org/articles/leadi…

Mental health workforce a huge challenge if we are to meet goals of the reform. Our team at Barwon Health has grown by >200 people in last 3 years, and could do same again in next 2! That's why it was so great to welcome >50 new grads today - the future looks bright.

"There’s a huge unmet need and my focus is on treatment, because ultimately when people are unwell that’s what they’re looking for" Prof Michael Berk in The Geelong Advertiser 📰 Find out more about BipolarWISE and Bipolar ASSIST - bit.ly/DRbipolar

Online first Australasian Psychiatry Journal "Is there a missing-middle in Australian mental health care?" by Looi, Steve Kisely et al. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… RANZCP Vlasios Brakoulias Sage Clinical Med Prof Steve Moylan Angelo Virgona Paul Furst Michelle Atchison Vinay Lakra Kym Jenkins Simon Stafrace

Are you experiencing mental health distress? 🧠Researchers from Food & Mood Centre and Barwon Health are recruiting for a new online therapy program aimed at helping people reduce their depression in the context of #COVID19 Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3BkFVvF

Related Australasian Psychiatry Journal The impact of Stage 3 COVID-19 lockdown on psychiatric presentations at a regional Victorian emergency department by Kratochvil, Hill Prof Steve Moylan journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Really looking forward to being a part of this transformational initiative

Barwon Health is pleased to announce a new partnership with ermha365 to deliver the HOPE program, providing tailored and responsive outreach support for people who are at high risk of, or following an attempted suicide. More details coming soon. #mentalhealth #suicidesupport

Our publication evaluating rapid implementation of telehealth in an Australian regional mental health service is now out. Fab team effort Elijah Marangu PhD Elizabeth Clancy Matt Mackay, Eve Guy Prof Steve Moylan Melissa O'Shea Thanks Institute for Health Transformation for funding. rdcu.be/cTZ9r

The Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership of Barwon Water, Barwon Health and GeelongPort is a big step towards using 100 per cent renewable electricity and producing net zero emissions. A power purchase agreement has been secured with ACCIONA's Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm.

Congratulations to Barwon Health’s Mental Health Hospital in the Home team for winning the “Excellence in Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Victorians” at tonight’s #VPHAwards. This is their second win tonight!

Congratulations to our two teams who won Victorian Public Healthcare Awards last night. We're proud of the innovation and commitment of our winning Pal Care @ Home and Mental Health Hospital in the Home teams. Congratulations to all other finalists. #VPHA2022 #BarwonHealth

While in the grips of post-partum psychosis, Deakin lecturer Jac Kirkman thought she was a celebrity and a spy. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/h… via Geelong Advertiser

Applications for the Lived Experiences Advisory Panel close on 16 November. Landmark opportunity for mental health consumers and carers to contribute to system reform.

We've launched a new website for our Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services - barwonhealth.org.au/mhdas. This makes info on our many services easier for consumers and carers to find, whether people are experiencing a crisis or want to learn about the support options in Geelong.

Diverse perspectives on system change @ the Collab Centre’s forum: lived experience, service design and service delivery. We need a living learning listening system.

Check out Australasian Psychiatry Journal ONLINE FIRST #OpenAccess Sage Person-centred growth-oriented language and care: Fundamental to successful mental health reform - McLure, Forrester-Bowling, Peeters, Berk, Prof Steve Moylan, Carolin journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10…