A/Prof Peter McGeorge QSO Universities of NSW and Notre Dame Providing services for people with complex, persistent mental health conditions A/Prof Peter McGeorge QSO Universities of NSW and Notre Dame
Complex, persistent mental health conditions Schizophrenia Schizo-affective Disorder Bipolar Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Personality Disorders Co-existing Disorders ~ above +/- Alcohol and/or other drugs Acquired brain injury Intellectual Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder Physical Health conditions Metabolic syndrome COPD Cancers Infections Complex, persistent mental health conditions
The paradigm shift
The What ”Needs based, person centred care” Shelter Money Knowledge Connections Interests Recognition Services Hope The What ”Needs based, person centred care”
Values and processes Common philosophy ~ recovery oriented, trauma informed Collaboration Open Dialogue Adaptation to new funding models PHNs NDIS Social Impact Bonds ABF Service Level Agreements Care Coordination Care Pathways Advocacy for comprehensive rehabilitation focused, recovery oriented continuum of care The How Partnerships for Health and Well-being “No-one can do it alone”