COVID-19: Important information for visitors to Forensicare.A survey of 295 forensic psychiatrists and psychologists highlights how through the ups and downs of lockdowns, they practitoners also discovered the pros and cons of telehealth.
If you’ve been haunted by feelings of apathy and lethargy in the wake of yet another lockdown, this is for you.
Some may wonder what attracts people to work in a prison setting. Especially when it involves working with prisoners with difficult behaviours that are very hard to manage.
Take a look at our Forensicare Model of Care 2021-2026
In February, a parliamentary committee began an inquiry into mental health and suicide prevention. Alongside a range of mental health organisations and individuals, Forensicare and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science submitted a joint submission and participated in a public hearing.We wanted to take this opportunity to share a little more about the inquiry and our submission.What is a parliamentary inquiry?Parliamentary inquiries are run by committees that have been set up to investigate specific matters of interest to the [...]
A recent study has produced further evidence that a new instrument can help staff to reduce restrictive practices.
The Australian True Crime podcast has featured an interview with Forensicare’s Executive Director of Clinical Services, Dr Danny Sullivan. The episode looks at what happens when someone is found not guilty due to mental impairment and what’s involved in terms of treatment at Thomas Embling Hospital. Dr Sullivan provides easy-to-understand explanations about the complexity of the space Forensicare works in and debunks common misconceptions related to forensic mental health. It’s an excellent interview and we encourage you to have a [...]
Julie Dempsey, Senior Consumer Consultant at the Forensicare has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. She was awarded this prestigious honour for her outstanding services to community mental health.Through sustained commitment and advocacy, Julie’s work promoting consumer perspectives and concerns has made significant and lasting improvements to forensic mental health service delivery to ensure client-centred and recovery-focused care. Her work has highlighted to many the difference it can make in consumers lives when they [...]
A new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act is being developed to reset the legislative foundations for Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system.
Find out about the Victorian Government’s announcement to fund the expansion of Thomas Embling Hospital.
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