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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi guys,
Looking for all those that are intending to study in 2025 to complete the cert IV Mental Health Peer Work.
This is a space for our study group, where we can discuss what we are studying and hopefully get some input from current Sane Peer support workers.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Thanks @tyme
That citation generator is an amazing resource.
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tymeModerator
That was just one I looked up. I've never used that one before. I don't remember the ones I used to use. I just remember that they are super helpful @Oaktree
What's frustrating is that dots, commas, spaces... and if you don't have them, then it's wrong.
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SequesterSenior Contributor
Hi @Oaktree yes definitely the course has made me realise how peer work or support as a movement is about learning to do. I took steps before I started to get privacy reviews and independent reviews because the information held about me is false. I am hoping that with completed studies and the right private psychiatrist I can avoid further pain of being treated in the public health system. A year of no community mental health contact will be celebrated with a lunch together alongside my psychosocial recovery coach!
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SequesterSenior Contributor
Thank you. Better than EndNote.
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tymeModerator
How's everyone's studies going @Sequester @Oaktree @Blackcloud @MJG017 ?
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@tyme
I struggled at Tafe a bit today. I was tired as I didn’t sleep well last night and I am feeling a bit flat. Probably because I forgot some tablets one night last week. My brain just wasn’t in it. We discussed self advocacy this morning and I mentioned that I wasn’t happy with an outcome of a complaint against my ex psychologist. I was thinking I had left it too long to let them know that I wasn’t happy with their decision. I ended up emailing them again today to let them know that I intended to get an advocate involved. They emailed me back letting me know of a service I could use that was independent but I intend to use COMHWA
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tymeModerator
Are you able to have a bit of a rest @Oaktree ? Will that help? It sounds like you know what you are doing in terms of seeking support for this complaint. I guess you do what feels right in your gut?
I hope you feel better soon.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Thanks @tyme
Going to have dinner and an early night
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SequesterSenior Contributor
Hi
I feel the same way some days with my course too. Particularly one teacher makes me feel meh after I log off. I had a result from an internal review into the local health district's mental health team. They breached my privacy in two investigations. It is good to get a result but I also have a Resolution Officer for the HCCC investigation. I will be glad when the findings are released as it is hard to let go of the past until that happens. Thankfully I don't have to have anything to do with that "service" anymore.
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SequesterSenior Contributor
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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