ATDC 2008 Annual Symposium and AGM – September 26

The ATDC 2008 Annual Symposium and AGM will be held on September 26 2008. The focus of the symposium is: ‘Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs and Mental Health Co-morbidity: steps to integrated interventions’ presented by Associate Professor Amanda Baker ( Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research, University of Newcastle). This will be followed by a panel discussion and facilitated audience discussion

This event aims to promote effective working relationships between Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drug (ATOD), Mental Health and other human services to support positive outcomes for people with co-existing alcohol and/or other drug and mental health issues.

Details:

Friday 26th September 2008: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Mercure Hotel, 3 Earl St, Launceston.

Please download the flyer for further details. Download flyer (PDF)

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No Charge – RSVP essential.

Participants are also invited to stay for lunch and networking after the symposium. For catering purposes, please advise whether you will be staying for lunch when you RSVP (including any dietary requirements).

RSVP to jayneb@atdc.org.au or phone 6224 7780 by 5pm Monday 22 September

Mental Health Week 2008: Participate '08

The Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) is encouraging organisations to get involved and hold an event during Mental Health Week (MHW). This year’s theme is Participate ’08 and this health promotion week encourages people to participate in looking after their own mental health and wellbeing and the mental health of the Tasmanian community. Many AOD service providers interact with people who also experience, or are at increased risk of mental health issues.

A range of events will be taking place throughout the state including:

• Coinciding with the official launch of MHW 2008, the Southern region is hosting an expo at the Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, October 7. The expo will showcase a range of different service providers and activities from yoga to treatment services. For more information about participating clickhere. Please note: applications to participate in the expo close 5 September.
• The Northern region will be holding a forum on Friday, October 10, aimed at increasing community awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
• In the North West, there will be the launch of a community choir, Vox Populi (Voice of the People) on Wednesday, October 8.

For further information about Mental Health Week, please contact MHCT on 03 6224 9222 or email policy@mhct.org. Details about events in each region are available at www.mhct.org.

More events to be updated soon.......