Schizophrenia Awareness Week – One Door Symposium 2022
Event | Posted on 6th Apr 2022
On Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th May, join One Door Mental Health in our annual symposium as we share the latest insights, promote inclusive behaviour and encourage a purposeful and meaningful life amongst the creative and passionate community living with schizophrenia.
For many years, this event has been the perfect platform to launch the national Schizophrenia Awareness Week (SAW) Campaign, which runs from 22 to 28 May 2022.
In 2022, we will bring together some of the leading researchers, advocates, and industry leaders to discuss topics such as alternative therapies, ensuring quality and safeguards for psychosocial services, research, and peer leadership.
Session 1 – Liverpool Catholic Club
Date – Monday 23rd May 2022
Address: 424/458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons NSW 2170
Room – The Conservatory
Duration – 10am – 4pm (Registration opens at 10:00)
Topics covered:
– Recovery through hope and purpose with quality supports
– Social Housing and Mental Health: equity in access
– Peer Support – what difference does it make?
– Amplifying the voice of lived experience leadership
Session 2 – Parliament of NSW
Date – Wednesday 25th May 2022
Address – 6 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Room – Preston Stanley Room
Duration – 10am – 4pm (Registration opens at 10:00)
Topics covered:
– Alternative therapies
– Spotlight on Cariprazine – What it is and what does it treat?
– Mental health education for primary health care professionals
– How do we support people using a trauma-informed approach?
– How can we advocate to government – tangible strategies to assist the people we support
Discounted and free tickets available for people experiencing financial hardship.
For more information contact gus.soares@onedoor.org.au