Agenda
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Aims of this meeting:
- Showcase and discuss the development of both rural and metropolitan Access to Allied Health Services Projects
- Provide an update on the PEP Research Project
- Learn from the experience of mental health professionals participating in the ATAPS projects in different capacities
- Inform divisions of the work of the Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED) and
- Provide an opportunity to discuss the use of the ATAPs evaluation reports and communication with divisions
Divisions Allied Psychological Services Projects
This session provided an opportunity for division staff to present their projects and to discuss specific issues in implementation that are relevant to the ATAPS network as a whole.
Resources
Debra Cottrell, Goulburn Valley Division - Presentation
Westgate Division - Presentation
Dr Grant Blashki, Senior Research Fellow, Department of General Practice, Monash University
"The PEP study CBT training for GPs is running again in 2006, with training over two weekends in either April or July 2006. The training is approved by the GPMHSC as a Level 2 Mental Health Skills Training program and is to be held at Southcity Division of General Practice at the Alfred Hospital. The PEP study is funded by the beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders and places for 2006 are limited. For further details about the training and the study please contact Ms Katherine Gilson on 85 75 22 47 or Kathryn.gilson@med.monash.edu.au before January 30 2006. Dr Grant Blashki "
Mental Health Professionals' Experience of the ATAPS Projects
A panel of psychologists will present on their experience of the ATAPS projects, specifically what they have learnt working with divisions and GPs and views on BOIMH. There will be an opportunity for extended discussion.
Resources
Dr Helen Jarvis, Psychologist, PhD, Mornington Division - No resources available
Dr June deVaus, Clinical Psychologist, North East Valley Division
Mr Francis McCormack, Psychiatric Nurse, Bendigo and Murray Plains Division - No resources available
Ms Sarah Calleja, Psychologist, Southcity Division
Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders GP Training
Stephanie Jones, Executive Director, discussed the role and activities of the CEED and their GP training proposed for 2006.
Resources
Stephanie Jones - Presentation
ATAPS Evaluation Communication Strategy
Lucio Nacarella, Research Fellow, Program Evaluation Unit, University of Melbourne, discused with divisions how they are using the current ATAPs evaluation reports and data, and how communication of the evaluation findings could be strengthened in future.
Resources
Lucio Naccarella - Presentation