10.07.2015 Views

DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

7. Raise community awareness of the rightsof people with disabilities and the role ofgovernment, business and community.Key Achievements:Provided feedback on disability policy andstrategic direction. Developed a wholeof government approach on access andinclusion of people with disabilities. Thishas been supported by the employmentof a Project Manager – Disability Accesswithin the Department of <strong>Health</strong> andFamilies.<strong>Northern</strong> Territory Community AdvisoryGroup on Mental <strong>Health</strong>Membership:Members of the Advisory Group as at 30June 2010 are:Chairperson:Doreen Dyer, Community RepresentativeDeputy Chairperson:Greg Johnson, Community RepresentativeWill McGregor, Community RepresentativeMembers:Alison Lillis, Community RepresentativeDoreen Dyer, Community RepresentativeMichelle Masters, CommunityRepresentativeEva Briscoe, Community RepresentativeChristine Sutton, Community RepMonte Karena, Community RepresentativeTess Narkle, Community RepresentativeBronwyn Hendry, Director Mental <strong>Health</strong>,Department of <strong>Health</strong> and FamiliesSecretariat:Members who left in <strong>2009</strong>-10:Eva Briscoe (membership ceased 16 April2010) andWill Macgregor (membership ceased 8January 2010).Saturday 22 August <strong>2009</strong>Saturday 5 December <strong>2009</strong>Saturday 13 February 2010Saturday 22 May 2010.Key areas from terms of referenceUnder its terms of reference, the <strong>NT</strong>CAGwill:Provide an ongoing mechanism forconsumer and carer input into mentalhealth policy decision making processes,particularly in relation the National Mental<strong>Health</strong> Plan and the Mental <strong>Health</strong>Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.Assist the Minister in the formulation ofmental health policies, plans, associatedlegislation, monitor the implementation andensure Mental <strong>Health</strong> services meet theneeds of consumers and their carers.Provide advice and reports to the Minister onmatters relating to other departments, whichaffect the rights and welfare of consumersand their carers.Provide consumer and carer representationon the National Mental <strong>Health</strong> Consumerand Carer Forum.Promote the involvement of consumers andcarers in the formulation and implementationof national mental health policies.Provide advice to the Minister on othermatters relating to the needs of consumersand their carers in the <strong>Northern</strong> Territory.Key Achievements:Consumer and Carer Representativesattended the National Mental <strong>Health</strong>Consumer and Carer Forums anddistributed a report of <strong>Northern</strong> Territorymental health issues and achievementsto all forum members. The groupMeetings:The Advisory Group met on:216Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!