Acknowledging Mental Health Workers
Type: Union News Subject: Nursing Issues
30 May 2007
The Mental Health Association of NSW is now taking nominations for their Mental Health Matters Awards, with presentations to coincide with Mental Health Week in October.
The awards aim to recognise organisations and individuals who strive to improve the understanding and awareness of mental health in the community. There are 13 different categories including a Carer Award and a Government Organisation Award.
Mental Health NSW is dedicated to raising the awareness and tolerance of mental health in society and sees the awards as a way to encourage people to continue to make a difference, despite the complexities that may surround mental health issues.
The awards are given to creative and persistent projects and people, committed to the cause despite existing obstacles and often limited funding. Nominees can be volunteers or employees working at local, regional or state levels.
Previous recipients of the awards include Biripi Aboriginal Corporation (in the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander category) for their holistic framework towards mental health within the Aboriginal community in Taree.
The NSWNA encourages nurses to consider their colleagues and workplaces for the Mental Health Matters Awards.
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