Consumer and Family Reference Group

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Richmind WA Full time
Overview

Richmind WA's (RM WA) Consumer and Family Reference Group (CAFRG) are a group of current and previous clients, their family supports and staff, who meet monthly to discuss and provide input into all aspects of the service. External mental health consumers and carers are welcome. Membership comprises a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, with varying experiences of mental health services. Its aim is to help the organisation become better equipped to help our consumers.

CAFRG are a valuable resource to our core business, supporting individuals whose lives are impacted by mental health issues. This means providing a personalised service that is tailored to assist each individual on their recovery path. RM WA believes in sharing the journey and for lived and living experience to be valued, and their voice given a strong platform. The National Standards for Mental Health Services, Standard 3 Consumer and Carer Participation, aims to create mental health services in which there are mutually beneficial outcomes by having consumers and carers (and family members) as partners in development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of services. This will be the focus of the CAFRG Terms of Reference (rather than consumers as partners in their own care).

The role of the CAFRG provides an:

  • Opportunity to ensure that the human rights of individuals are protected - respect for human rights is fundamental to support the recovery of people living with mental health challenges.
  • Recognise the importance of influencing strategic decision-making and systemic change.
  • Foster a positive partnering environment in planning and decision-making to ensure high-quality, person-centred and family-centred care that is recovery focused.
  • Provide strategies for a psychosocially safe organisational culture and welcoming environment.
  • Ensure services are effective, meet consumer needs, and provide consumers with a positive service experience.
Meetings

The regular meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month from February to November each year.

Remuneration

Consumer, Carer, Family and Community Members will receive a sitting fee of $131.25 per scheduled 3-hour meeting (includes 30 minutes paid preparation time).

Expression of Interest (EOI)

We welcome expressions of interest from current and previous RM WA clients and their family supports. External mental health consumers and carers are welcome. Please complete the application form when you click apply.

Contact

CAFRG Co-Chair
Carli Sheers, RM WA Lived Experience Engagement Lead
E: carli.sheers@rw.org.au

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
  • Mental Health Care

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