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BEING represents the views & experiences of people who live with mental health issues in NSW. Pls respect our Code of Conduct https://t.co/ME5APhMelh
NSW, Australia
Joined July 2012
Our 3rd award was presented posthumously to Allison Kokany, accepted by her daughter Rebecca. Her long career in mental health included 6 yrs as chair of NSW CAG, forerunner to BEING. Look out for more on our AGM in next week’s MMM. Click to subscribe https://t.co/4xPScszPIi
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BEING's second Distinguished Service Award winner in 2025 is Fay Jackson. "This is such a beautiful acknowledgement of all our work together," Fay said. Look out for the full wrap on our AGM in next week’s Mad Monday Memo newsletter. Visit https://t.co/4xPScszPIi to subscribe.
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Congratulations to Douglas Holmes OAM, the first of three new BEING Distinguished Service winners who were presented with their awards at yesterday's AGM. Look out for the full wrap on our AGM in next week’s Mad Monday Memo newsletter.
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The room is ready, pens and paper handy, livestream being tested.... the BEING AGM 2025 starts at 2pm today! Stay tuned for updates on board changes, our Distinguished Service Award winners and more this afternoon!
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Conversation about alternatives to police as first responders is growing! Judy Deacon, mother of Jesse, interviewed today on ABC Listen stressing the need for lived experience to shape policy reform. Listen from 48:46 https://t.co/sy5Dr0JGWQ Have your say https://t.co/K1cygYDzbh
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Media are finally discussing the public consultation on police as first responders https://t.co/lwpM91a2bS About time. Seems the working group already thinks they have the solution, before listening to lived experience. Have your say while you can! https://t.co/K1cygYDzbh
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Do you work regionally in a community group or charity? NSW Health is hosting a networking and info webinar just for you using real world examples to assist in grant writing and funding applications. Click the link to register https://t.co/ZvLsAVFnYR Rego closes Weds 19 Nov
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If you're 16 - 24, live in NSW, with experience of mental health struggles, NSW Health want to hear from you. Join the Mental Health Youth Advisory Group, connect with other vibrant young people & help shape youth mental health services. Find out more https://t.co/3Z1N5lNn7C
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Next week's free Poetry Workshop is nearly sold out! Don't miss the chance to hear and explore how poetry can help you find your voice! Then stay for lunch and networking. More of Ying Chin's work https://t.co/fuUd2U3dos Book now! https://t.co/k7KxpSxgSY
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The gallery was packed today when Jenny Leong presented a private members human rights bill to the NSW Parliament. Congratulations! BEING is proud to be one of 91 organisations and 25 prominent individuals who signed a letter endorsing the bill. https://t.co/UJdukgGob7
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The Perspectives 2026 Conference (17-18 March 2026) provides a national platform for lived experience voices to be heard and valued. Invitations are now open for anyone wishing to speak at the event. Submissions close 3/11/25. Click to find out more https://t.co/r01Aice2nu
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Today MP Jenny Leong introduces a private member's Human Rights Bill in parliament. We're proud to endorse the open statement calling for an inquiry into the benefits of a NSW Human Rights Act. https://t.co/UJdukgGob7 Write to your MP and ask them to support the inquiry #HRA4NSW
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BEING has advocated for many years for the govt to introduce an alternative to the police when responding to people experiencing mental health crisis. Finally they've listened. Join us in providing your thoughts and feedback here https://t.co/DvAxLVcU2I Closes 16 Nov.
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