2010 Calendar of Events
Saturday 15 May 2010 - Shoalhaven Mayoral Ball
The Shoalhaven Mayoral Ball has this year chosen to support SFNSW's Helping Hands - a volunteer service that provides individuals living with a mental illness with support and companionship. Funds raised on the evening will go towards Helping Hands' dream of securing and renovating the West St Tennis Complex as it's future home. For further information please contact Michelle on 0408 865 568.
Monday 17 May - Dr Joanne Nicholson lecture
Dr. Joanne Nicholson, Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Mental Health Services - will be presenting a special program on the topic Mental Illness: Understanding the Impact on Families and How to Help at the Parliament House Theatrette at 6pm. The evening will also include a theatrical reading from the ground-breaking play Inside Out. Actors Valerie Bader and Benn Welford will enact the struggles of mother and son, as they come to terms with his emerging schizophrenia. For further information please contact SFNSW Reception on (02) 9879 2600.
Tuesday 18 May - Nowra Laughter Yoga Breakfast
SFNSW is hosting a breakfast for the local Nowra community to raise mental health awareness. There will also be a session of Laughter Yoga – just to get everybody started! From 8.30am – 10.30am. For further information please contact (02) 44 23 4987.
Wednesday 19 May
Annual Poetry Competition
The Poetry Competition is open to all mental health carers and consumers in NSW and the 2010 winner will be announced at a Reception Party (12.30pm-3pm) at the SFNSW offices in Gladesville. Contact Jessica for further details on (02) 9879 2600.
Carers High Tea
The Sanctuary Respite centre invites carers of people with a mental illness to a High Tea at St Patrick's College North Head. Contact Katherine or Jenny for further details on (02) 9907 6191.
Thursday 20 May
'The Hut' D2DL - Open Day
The Hut at Ryde is having an Open Day to raise awareness of their D2DL service in the local community. Activities will include games, talks & BBQ - gold coin donation. For further information please contact Josh on 9878 3468.
Official Opening - DES Macarthur Office
Morning Tea, celebrity guests and client experience talks. From 10am in Sky Gardens Plaza in Campbelltown. For further information please contact Alyse on 4628 9139.
Hunter Forum
To celebrate Schizophrenia Awareness Week and 21 years of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW in the Hunter Region The Sunflower Centre and Carer Assist invite you to a Forum and Light Lunch at Newcastle Panthers on Thursday May 20, 2010 From 10.30am until 1.30pm. The program will include presentations on the following: Support Groups, Carer Assist, High School Education Program, Police Mental Health Intervention training and Community Partnerships. RSVP by Monday May 17 to 4925 2611 or Email: newcastle@sfnsw.org.au
Saturday 22 May - Symposium 2010
Bringing you all the latest research and information on schizophrenia with guest speakers including:
Professor Stan Catts - Professor of Community Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Jillian Skinner MP - Deputy Leader of the NSW Opposition, Shadow Minister for Health, Anne Deveson AO, Janet Meagher AM & Lariane Toms. Contact Pam for further details on (02) 9879 2600.
Friday 28 May
Friends of Sunflower House Dinner Dance
An event to further raise the profile of Sunflower House and its associated services, to promote knowledge about issues related to mental health, and to reduce the stigma often experienced by the people living with mental illness, their carers and family members. Mirage Room at the Wagga RSL Club. Cost of $50 a head includes: three-course meal, live jazz band for dancing & guest speakers. For bookings & further information please call Bev on 0422 371 322.
Shoalhaven Schizophrenia Awareness Week Fundraising Dinner
The Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship invite you to join with us in attending the 2010 Schizophrenia Awareness Week Fundraising Dinner on Friday 28th May at 7pm. Venue: Worrigee House, Worrigee Road, Worrigee. Adult Tickets: $50.00, Pensioners and Volunteers: $25.00, Children under 12: $15.00
For further information and to purchase tickets contact: Jon Strang on 44215595 (w) or 44214284 (h) or 0448424990 Jon.strang@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au RSVP: Wednesday 26th May 2010. Please note auction purchases are payable on the night in cash so bring your wallet and your generosity. All funds raised will assist the Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship to: continue activities and projects aimed at reducing stigma and promoting recovery; facilitate and subsidise access to community, cultural and sporting events for people in the Shoalhaven with Mental Illness and; once again provide Christmas Hampers to those in need.
For further information, especially on local events, please call the Fellowship on (02) 9879 2600
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