headspace Barwon

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headspace Barwon
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Partners

• GP Association of Geelong (lead)
• Barwon Health Community and Mental Health
• Mental Illness Fellowship
• Pathways Rehabilitation and Support Services

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What is headspace

• IT IS NOT A NEW SERVICE!!
• The goal of headspace Barwon is to enhance the
  services we have, and improve access and pathways
  for young people aged 12-25 years
• 05-06 Commonwealth Budget committed 69m over 4
  years to better assist young people with mental
  health problems
• headspace is the National Youth Mental Health
  Foundation
• Headspace Barwon is one of ten sites nationally
  that received large grant funding

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Current Health Service System for Young People
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Ideal Health Service System for Young People
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The Pyramid of Care
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MODEL PROPOSAL
Headspace Barwon
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SMALLER RURAL AREAS

• SATELLITE MODEL DEVELOPMENT
• HUB AND SPOKE MODEL
• NEED TO IDENTIFY AREAS THAT CAN HOUSE VISITING
  SERVICES ( WORKING WITH LGAS)
• NEED TO PROMOTE SATELLITE SERVICE ACCESS/CHOICE
• ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF PRESENCE

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PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

• EMPLOYMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS TO
  ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY
• PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS LEISURE
  NETWORKS/NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES TO IMPLEMENT HEALTH
  PROMOTION PROGRAMS
• UTILISE BEST PRACTICE TOOLS (such as youth
  mental health first aid, read the play, good
  sports program to change thinking)
• CONSUMER/CARER INPUT
• CONTINUOUSLY ASK THE QUESTION
• ARE WE DOING IT RIGHT?

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EARLY INTERVENTION AND ENTRY PATHWAYS

• HUBS
• LINKAGES VIA TECHNOLOGY
• SATELLITE SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
• DECREASE BARRIERS
• UNIVERSAL HEALTH MODEL USING PRIMARY CARE TO
  ENSURE WHOLE OF HEALTH NEEDS ADDRESSED
• DEVELOPING A COMMON LANGUAGE FOR ASSESMENT/EARLY
  DETECTION (HEADDSS)
• ALLOW FLEXIBILITY IN MODEL
• EMPOWER YOUNG PERSON TO HAVE CHOICE OF
  ACCESS/SERVICE

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SERVICE COORDINATION

• IT..have to be smart with resources (TCM)
• Use of same language as a means of referral
  point (HEADDSS)
• Provide training/support and ongoing education
  for areas to understand what/how/why things occur
• Provide the tools but K.I.S.S and Brief!!!
• LEADERSHIP

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Future Directions

• Link local Government and area based planning to
  complement need
• Localize state and national agendas
• Through improved partnerships we can minimise
  duplication and confusion for the user of our
  service
• Be proactive and get involved with local planning
• LEADERSHIP IN COLLABORATION NOT DUPLICATION

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COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS

• Map services and activities occurring for target
  group
• Partner with new initiatives mentor
  programs/family support
• Complimentary resources Youth workers for
  improved engagement and awareness to services
• Support young people to become mentors/peer
  support
• Holistic assessment process to ensure all needs
  are identified and met

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WORKFORCE

• LOOK AT WHAT SYSTEMS ARE AVAILABLE
• ENSURE GOVERNANCE ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED/ADDRESSED.
  .SERVICE AGREEMENTS
• PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
• GREATER USE OF MBS ITEMS
• SUPPORT STAFF WITH UNDERSTANDING THE
  SYSTEMS..(make the systems easy)
• WORKING SMARTER TOGETHER

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CHALLENGES

• Getting the systems to work by 2009
• Sustainability
• Maintaining partnership relationships and meeting
  everyone's needs
• Reporting requirements
• Resorting
• Living up to everyones expectations