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Dr Ashley Dunne, research fellow at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, has been awarded the Maconochie Prize.
23 Jul 2020

Dr Ashley Dunne awarded the Maconochie Prize by Australian Psychological Society College of Forensic Psychologists

Dr Ashley Dunne, a research fellow at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, has been awarded the Maconochie Prize by the Australian Psychological Society of Forensic Psychologists.“Being in the early stages of my research career, I was extremely ecstatic and honoured to have won the Maconochie Prize,” Ashley said.“It is a really meaningful achievement for my work to be recognised and so highly regarded by the Australian Psychological Society College of Forensic Psychologists—the peak body of forensic psychology in Australia.”Ashley’s research: exploring maladaptive schemas and schema modesThe [...]

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Using occupational therapy and art therapy to support mental health at Thomas Embling Hospital: supporting mental health through art.
03 Jul 2020

A joint approach: Using occupational and art therapy to support mental health recovery at Thomas Embling Hospital

Once a wall blank and bare now sits a stunning coastline mural, created by the patients on Thomas Embling Hospital’s Daintree Unit.A symbol of achievement, overcoming fears and fond beachside memories, the mural—lovingly dubbed as Whale Beach— is so much more than a beautiful addition to the unit’s art room.“Creating art has a huge benefit for a person’s mental health and well-being,” Art Therapist Abigail Reisner said.“It’s a beneficial and therapeutic outlet—particularly in a group setting. As the project evolved, patients [...]

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01 Jul 2020

Taking part in building a better mental health system

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design a mental health system that recognises the needs of forensicare consumers. All forensic consumers deserve access to care that is humane, safe, respectful of their rights, supportive of individual needs, facilitates recovery, and is provided in the least restrictive way. Recently, witness statements from Forensicare Executive Director of Clinical Services Danny Sullivan and Board Director Sue Williams have been released and added to the RCVMHS website. Both statements speak to their area of expertise and experience within the mental health and justice system. Witness Statements from our [...]

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