(D) Community & Connection
This session highlights the importance of community and connection in mental health and social prescribing. It features proactive outreach strategies, tailored approaches in rural areas, and insights from developing connections for older people.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWed
MCA - Quayside Room
Speakers
Yair Kellner
Senior Link peer worker/group facilitator, Learning specialist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Wellways Australia
Session Chair: Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli
Presentations from:
Mr Bill Gye OAM
Mental health support starts with a conversation - Proactive Outreach
Mr Yair Kellner
Harnessing Community Strengths: A Tailored Approach to Social Prescribing in Rural Australia
Dr Rajna Ogrin
Connect Local: Learnings from developing an evidence-informed social connection program for older people