Forensicare Annual Report 2019-20
Take a look at what we achieved in 2019-2020
Take a look at what we achieved in 2019-2020
To celebrate Nurse Practitioner Week 2020, we interviewed two members of our NP team and asked why they love what they do.
Find out more about this exciting news!Forensicare and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) have won the Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety category at the ACHS 23rd Annual Quality Improvement Awards.These national awards acknowledge healthcare organisations that show excellence and innovation in clinical care, organisation-wide practice, service delivery and performance measurement. They are an opportunity to share patient-focused innovation and quality improvement achievements with the rest of the healthcare industry.The eDASA+APPForensicare and the CFBS have [...]
The Mental Health Advice and Response Service is expanding to deliver services at the Melbourne County Court through its County Court Pilot Program.
Findings confirm the reoffending rate is lower than in the general offending population and highlight areas for targeted treatment.
Aboriginal colleagues and consumers at Forensicare share their reflections.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have the oldest living and continuous cultures in the world. This years theme “Always Was, Always Will Be” recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. They were Australia’s first explorers, farmers, engineers, educators and artists and continue to contribute to all areas of our community.NAIDOC (National Aboriginal Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week is held to celebrate First [...]
As part of Psychology Week 2020, we’d like to introduce you to members of our psychology team.Psychology Week is an annual initiative of the Australian Psychological Society that aims to increase awareness about how psychology can help you lead a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life.We’re using the opportunity to profile members of our Psychology team – so you can learn a bit about them and their work in the field of forensic psychology.Tell us about your role [...]
As part of our Mental Health Month celebrations, we’re sharing practical mental health tips from our staff.It’s true: 2020 has been a year of challenges. From bushfires, to floods, to our changing world and COVID-19, many of us may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed.That’s why we’ve asked our staff to share their top mental health tips for coping.As a mental health organisation, we’re well-versed in coping mechanisms for when we experience mental ill-health.From both a lived experience [...]
Open to staff, consumers and carers, the 2019 – 2020 Forensicare Writer’s Festival was an opportunity for staff to showcase their creativity.
Reconnecting with your loved ones is never easy. But mum Leanne* knew it was exactly what she had to do.It had been years since she’d spoken to her daughter Sarah*—but in 2013, when health issues threatened her life, Leanne knew it was time to mend their bond.“I had this need to reconnect with my daughter,” Leanne said.“I had so many health issues and was in hospital close to death, where I’d experienced delusions of my own. It gave me a real insight [...]