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From July 2020, psychosocial recovery coaches (recovery coaches) will be available to support participants with psychosocial disabilities to live a full and contributing life. Recovery coaches will support participants to take more control of their lives and to better manage the complex challenges of day-to-day living. Recovery coaches will work collaboratively with participants, their families, carers and other services to design, plan and implement a recovery plan, and assist with the coordination of NDIS and other supports. Participants will have the option of selecting a recovery coach with lived experience or a recovery coach with learnt knowledge of psychosocial disability and mental health. Recovery coaches have been developed in consultation with people with lived experience of mental health issues, families and carers of people with mental health issues, Mental Health Australia and state and territory governments.

Psychosocial recovery coach information A recovery coach can support you with your recovery. Recovery means being able to live a purposeful and meaningful life. What is a recovery coach? A recovery coach is an NDIS funded worker that has mental health knowledge. A recovery coach will: · spend time with you, and people important to you, to get to know you and understand your needs · help you to find out about different services and supports, and how these can help you · help you get support from mental health services · help you better understand the NDIS and support you with the NDIS You can choose a recovery coach with lived experience. A recovery coach with lived experience has their own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery and are able to use this experience to inform their work. Who will get recovery coach funding? Generally recovery coach will be funded in plans for people with psychosocial support needs. You do not have to choose a recovery coach if you do not want one. How much does a recovery coach cost? A recovery coach costs $80.90 an hour in the day time during weekdays. Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator can give you more information on the cost. How many hours can I get? The hours are based on your needs. Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator will work with you to decide on the number of hours you would need. I currently have support coordination, how do I get a recovery coach? You can speak to your support coordinator or contact the NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator to find out how to get a recovery coach

If you have a mental health condition and want to access the NDIS, you must meet the  criteria and provide evidence that: · your mental health condition has caused difficulties in your everyday life AND · the difficulties you experience as a result of your mental health condition mean you will likely always require NDIS support AND · the difficulties you experience as a result of your mental health issue have substantially reduced your ability to do everyday activities. The NDIS is not designed to replace community mental health services or treatment services provided through the health system. It is designed to fund practical support for day-to-day living and assistance to access community services

For further information visit the https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/mental-health-and-ndis

Refer to https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/mental-health-and-ndis#evidence-of-psychosocial-disability-form

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In honour of International Women’s Day 2023, we In honour of International Women’s Day 2023, we decided to celebrate the women who work at BWHC and who’ve dedicated their time, effort and lives to the service of other women. 🤞🏼
The social planning is an annual forum held for a The social planning is an annual  forum held for all NGOs to inform the process of council’s annual funding allocation. #council #socialplanning #communitywork
Today’s session was about Osteoporosis awareness Today’s session was about Osteoporosis awareness. Osteoporosis literally means ‘bones with holes’. It occurs when bones lose minerals such as calcium more quickly than the body can replace them. They become less dense, lose strength and break more easily.

Most people don’t realise they have osteoporosis until a fracture happens, as there are usually no signs or symptoms. 

This is why osteoporosis is often called the ‘silent disease’. Osteoporosis particularly affects women in their middle and later years, although some men are also affected.

If you have osteoporosis, lifestyle changes and medical treatment can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of bone fractures.
6 dead in 2023. Another woman killed by her intim 6 dead in 2023.

Another woman killed by her intimate partner
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Body of Anastasia Slastion was found dead inside a home in Greystanes. 

In at least 75% of cases reported from 2012 to 2022 the victim knew her alleged killer. 

The most violence perpetrated against women is by men. 

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Missed out on National Qualifications Cert IV Disa Missed out on National Qualifications Cert IV Disability training this semester? Well we have one coming up in semester 2. Enquire via DM.
Wednesdays are all about health and well-being at Wednesdays are all about health and well-being at BWHC. Join us tomorrow as we prioritise our health & diet with our in house Dietitian Renee. #dietitian #diettips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney
Tuesday’s women’s group was about positive aff Tuesday’s women’s group was about positive affirmations. We enjoyed our session, and understand why each one of us matters. Tomorrow we will be having our Wednesday fitness group, 9.15-10.15am and at 1.15pm - 2.45om. DM for registration.
Every Tuesday at BWHC we gather together and parti Every Tuesday at BWHC we gather together and participate in a joyous women’s group & Zumba class. DM us for more info!
It was our absolute pleasure to meet with @wilmawo It was our absolute pleasure to meet with @wilmawomenshealth - Vanessa Olsen and Jodie Harrison Shadow Minister for Women, and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence. 

We discussed the importance of services that are delivered in Women’s health centres. 

We also discussed the current business case that was prepared by WHNSW peak body on behalf of all women’s health centres across the state.

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Tuesdays at BWHC are loud & fun! Join us for this Tuesdays at BWHC are loud & fun! Join us for this session where we dance, talk and enjoy each other’s company!
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Phone: (02) 9790 1378
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Email: swslhd-bankstown-womenshealthcentre@health.nsw.gov.au

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Bankstown Women's Health Centre acknowledges this place we work on as the traditional lands of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of Australia. We respect their ongoing spiritual relationship to Country and that their cultural and heritage beliefs remain as important to living Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People today. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the original custodians of this land. We pay respect to the Daruk and the Eora People, and to their elders, past and present.
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