Calendar of Events

16-22 May 2011 - Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia Awareness Week is held annually in May. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of schizophrenia and mental illness in general. We do this through a range of activities, including information displays and events across NSW, a Symposium, Annual Poetry Competition and media coverage. 

Opening of Sunflower Family Services Wednesday 11 May

Be a part of Schizophrenia Myth Busting.
Wear a Sunflower House wrist band during Schizophrenia Awareness Week and engage your family, friends, work colleagues in conversations about mental health awareness and do some myth busting.
Wagga Wagga
Contact Bev Denley 6931 8770

Meet Your Neighbour morning tea Monday 16 May 

Meet the team at "The Hut" North Ryde and find out about what Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW is doing at our North Ryde office and how we can link up. Share with us and others in the neighbourhood what you are doing and join us for a cuppa and a chat.
North Ryde
Contact Natasha Salimbeni
Ryde Day to Day Living (D2DL) 
9878 3468

D2DL Bowling Competition with SFNSW D2DL services Tuesday 17 May 

2nd Annual D2DL Bowling
Contact Natasha Salimbeni
9878 3468 

Drop in morning tea and information Wednesday 18 May

10am – 1pm
Carer Assist Office
40 Hope Street, Warialda
Contact Sharon Freebody
0418133972

Fundraising drive Wednesday 18 May

North Ryde D2DL will be selling chocolates, handing out information on mental illness and sunflower seeds around the Ryde Community.
North Ryde
Contact Natasha Salimbeni
9878 3468

Poetry Awards Ceremony and lunch Thursday 19 May

Winners of the Poetry competition will be announced.
Gladsville
Contact Jo Penhallurick
9879-2600 or email  jo.penhallurick@sfnsw.org.au

Sharing our experiences forum Thursday 19 May 

Services of Schizophrenia Fellowship - Sunflower Centre, Carer Assist and ON FIRE invite you to attend this forum, which includes a panel discussion and a light lunch.

Time 10-1pm
Venue Newcastle Panthers

Newcastle
Bookings 4925-2611 or email newcastle@sfnsw.org.au  

Hat Day (in conjunction with Rotary) Friday 20 May

Wear a hat of your choice & show your support for Mental Health Research” (www.hatday.com.au)
Taree
Contact Sharon Freebody
0418133972

Awareness Week Symposium 2011 Saturday 21 May

This years theme sees a focus on Physical Health
Time 8.30-4.30pm
Venue Sydney Masonic Centre, Central Sydney 

Speakers include:
• Rob Ramjan – CEO SFNSW
• Professor Tim Lambert - Importance of Physical Health
• Professor Philip Mitchell - Medications

And there will be a national discussion panel facilitated by Julie McCrossin. To take part in the web-broadcast panel discussion register online at http://www.meetview.com/healthwellbeing20110521/
 
Costs are:
Concession $ 40 ($35)
General $ 65 ($ 60)
Professional $ 90 ($ 85)
Early Bird (*)

Central Sydney
Bookings: Pam Bruce (02) 9879 2600 or email pam@carerassist.org.au
or Locked Bag 5014 - GLADESVILLE NSW 1675

Angels of Hope race day Saturday 21 May

The Angels of Hope, Light and Hope Committee and Schizophrenia Fellowship are working together to raise funds for the Light and Hope Clubhouse in Illawarra. A race day will be held on Saturday 21 May at the Kembla Grange Race Course.

Costs are:
$110 per person for a table of ten or
$1100 per table

(Costs include breakfast and lunch buffet and a limited time drinks tab). 

Dapto NSW
Bookings: Emily (Streetwise Safety) (02) 4225 7575 or email angelsofhopecommunity@gmail.com

Clash of the codes - Union vs League Tuesday 24 May

Join former league champion Steve Edge as he interviews rugby and league legions including; Bob Dwyer, Lote Tuqiri, Lachie Turner and others. 

Costs are:
$70 per person 
$390 for a table of 6 or
$650 for a table of 10

7pm start
Gladesville Sporties Club
Gladesville
Bookings: Barbara Burnheim 0419-009-108

Schizophrenia awareness week fundraising dinner Friday 27 May

Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship are celebrating their 20th year by holding a fundraising dinner at Worrigee House, starting at 7pm on Friday 27 May. 

Special guest speaker: 
Fay Jackson
and entertainment includes; fundraising auctions, games and music performed by Penny and the Mystics

Costs are:
Individual $50.00
Couples $80.00
Pensioners: $25.00
Children under 12: $15.00

Worrigee
For further information and to purchase tickets contact:
Jon Strang 44215595(w) or 44214284(h) 
Jon.strang@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au 
RSVP by Wednesday 25 May 2011