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COVID-19, Influenza and other transmittable viral illness: Information for visitors to Forensicare
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have put in a number of measures for visiting Forensicare’s services.
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Feb
2021
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Jan
2021
Congratulations to our nurse cadets!
Four nurses have completed Forensicare’s first-ever Nursing Cadetship Program. The six-month program is open to third-year Bachelor of Nursing students in their last semester of study to help them gain a better understanding of working in forensic mental health as a nurse. Of the four nurses who completed the cadetship in December 2020, three are continuing into the Forensicare Graduate Nurse Program this year. Emily Anderson, who had completed three placements of work experience at Forensicare prior to the program, said it’s [...]
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Jan
2021
Two Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science staff members win research awards
Associate Professor Stephane Shepherd and Dr Justin Trouson from the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) have been honoured with two notable awards recognising their mental health research.2020 Victoria Multiculturalism Commission Justice Award – Associate Professor Stephane ShepherdDr Stephane Shepherd was awarded the 2020 Victoria Multiculturalism Commission Justice Award for his work developing research on cross-cultural issues at the intersection of psychology and the Australian criminal justice system.Stephane explores the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse people in [...]
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Dec
2020
Celebrating the success of our therapeutic programs at Thomas Embling Hospital
As 2020 draws to a close, we celebrate highlights from Thomas Embling Hospital’s therapeutic programs, and how they help consumers recover.
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Dec
2020
Digital story project provides snapshot into consumer recovery
Social work students from RMIT, University of Melbourne an Monash University have created a digital story project centered around capturing the lives, goals and personalities of Thomas Embling Hospital consumers and carers.The project aims to not only destigmatise mental health consumers, but to also give staff further insight into who our patients are.The team, which consisted of social work students and staff, have created over a dozen story projects that humanise consumers by sharing their thoughts and stories through [...]
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Dec
2020
Forensicare Annual Report 2019-20
Take a look at what we achieved in 2019-2020
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Dec
2020
Highlighting our nurse practitioners for Nurse Practitioner Week 2020
To celebrate Nurse Practitioner Week 2020, we interviewed two members of our NP team and asked why they love what they do.
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Nov
2020
Forensicare and CFBS win ACHS Quality Improvement Award
Find out more about this exciting news!Forensicare and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) have won the Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety category at the ACHS 23rd Annual Quality Improvement Awards.These national awards acknowledge healthcare organisations that show excellence and innovation in clinical care, organisation-wide practice, service delivery and performance measurement. They are an opportunity to share patient-focused innovation and quality improvement achievements with the rest of the healthcare industry.The eDASA+APPForensicare and the CFBS have [...]
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Nov
2020
Forensicare’s Mental Health Advice and Response Service is launching new County Court service
The Mental Health Advice and Response Service is expanding to deliver services at the Melbourne County Court through its County Court Pilot Program.
10
Nov
2020
New research highlights successful recovery rates of people managed by Forensicare under the Crimes Mental Impairment Act.
Findings confirm the reoffending rate is lower than in the general offending population and highlight areas for targeted treatment.
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