1. 1 Mental Health Works Pilot Project MHCC Quarterly Forum September 2010

2. 2 Overview Requirement for a project as part of the Undergraduate Degree in Community Education at University of Canberra aligned with objective within ACT Mental Health Services Plan to develop the range of evidence-based prevocational and vocational rehabilitation and education and employment support options as key factors that support and maintain a person’s recovery Progress previous initiatives around Supported Employment. Opportunity to take advantage of changes to Disability Employment Sector –Increased funding to vocational sector, including funding for innovative approaches. –Disability Employment Services now incorporate Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Disability Employment Network Services Overview

3. 3 Focus of Project Evidence based approaches and accessible pathways to employment are now supported better than ever by changes to disability employment services. Better vocational outcomes for consumers of mental health services Enhanced collaboration between mental health and vocational services. Focus of Project

4. 4 Specific Objectives of the Project Literature Review Understanding of changes in the sector Identify stakeholders –Steering Committee –Reference Group Implement Project – Build capacity Mental Health Teams Vocational Providers –Enhance linkages –Interested consumer participants sought through Woden MHT –Collaborate with consumers, mental health workers and vocational providers to progress vocational goals. Review and Evaluate –Activity and Participation Questionnaire 6 (APQ6) –Partnership Analysis Tool –Participant Interviews Specific Objectives

5. 5 Progress to Date Presentations to Adult Community Mental Health Teams Steering Committee established and will evolve into a larger Reference Group. Project worker engaging with 12 participants. Developing/exploring vocational goals and potential pathways. Linking with providers Progress To Date

6. 6 Questions? Questions