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COVID-19 Information and phone lines
See a comprehensive list at the end of this eBulletin in the Helplines section.
COVID-19 Additional 10 Medicare Sessions
The  Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. People in eligible areas who have used their 10 sessions can continue to receive mental health care from their psychologist, psychiatrist, GP or other eligible allied health worker. Read more
COVID-19 & BPD Survey - coming soon
Well-being of people with BPD during COVID-19: Experiences of accessing telehealth for treatment and support.
  The COVID-19 outbreak has led to considerable changes to our economy, society and healthcare system. Apart from general
community stress related to COVID-19, we have also had to adapt to additional challenges during the outbreak. Isolating from friends, relatives and broader society as well as navigating the rapid shift of face-to-face mental healthcare services to telehealth, has imposed additional stressors especially on people with increased vulnerability.
The early consequences of these recent and dramatic changes are unknown.
Telehealth seems to be the current buzz word, with a lot of interest on how to expand it in the future. However, we feel it’s vital to understand whether telehealth is an appropriate alternative - instead of, or as an additional option - to services for people with BPD. We want to know whether telehealth is working for both parties - the person with BPD and the provider, when you may prefer telehealth, and how access to technology impacted your experiences.
To guide our future advocacy we have developed a survey in collaboration with Spectrum Personality Service to explore the general well-being of people with BPD during COVID-19 pandemic and their experiences of telehealth. We are currently awaiting final ethics approval before we can start advertising the survey which should be very soon. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for the link. Facebook or Twitter or Instagram
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
 This animated video is a quick summary of BPD, one of the many personality trait-based DSM diagnoses. It aims to show some of the difficulties of living with BPD, a bit about treatment of the condition, and how the importance of maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship is integral to positive treatment of BPD. (3:50m) View Video
Forum - Latest Developments in the Treatment of BPD
 This online forum is an opportunity for clinicians to broaden their knowledge of BPD. A/Prof Sathya Rao invites participates to submit any general questions or brief case summaries. to guide discussions or to answer duing the session. Details
Online - Wed 12 Aug 2:00 to 4:00pm (AEST)
New! Q & A section in BPD eBulletin
Introducing our new Question & Answer Section for the eBulletin! Open to all - email your queries on clinical practice or treatment of BPD (no personal/therapy questions please). For BPD treatment it is noted that if formal therapy can’t be done even frequent psychotherapeutic interactions may be helpful. A/Prof Sathya Rao or a person from Spectrum will provide answers which will be published in the eBulletin. Your name can be withheld if requested. Submit your questions to newsletter@bpdfoundation.org.au
Webinar - BPD Lived Experience of Recovery
 Sashbear Foundation in Canada are presenting this Zoom webinar with Chyann, a model, actress and entrepreneur who will talk about her experience living with BPD, and her recovery journey. View past webinars here
'Lived Experience of Recovery: A Personal Journey' Register
Aug 26 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm (US/Canada EDT)
Aug 27 - 8:00am (WA) or 8:30am (SA/NT)
or 10:00am (ACT/NSW/QLD/TAS/VIC)
What helps reduce the stress of parenting when personality challenges get in the way?
 Parenting stress and competence in borderline personality disorder is associated with mental health, trauma history, attachment and reflective capacity. Steele, K.R., Townsend, M.L. & Grenyer, B.F.S. (2020).
Read more
Face Masks & Complex Trauma
 Some people with trauma histories may be triggered when asked to wear a mask. It may reignite memories, create feelings of panic or distrust, and make it difficult to read non-verbal cues. This new fact sheet from Blue Knot Foundation has suggestions that may be helpful, and links to info on the reasons for wearing one and how to fit it correctly. Read more
Treatment of BPD
 Psychological treatments (talking therapies) are the best way to treat BPD. The Royal Australian &New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) explains these treatments usually involve talking with a health professional one-to-one, or sometimes attending special groups. Read more or download Factsheet
BPD in New Zealand
 Mental Health Foundation of NZ (Mauri Tu, Māori Ora) offer information about signs to look for, diagnosis, and treatment options including talking therapies, skills training, medication as a short-term strategy, complementary therapies and other strategies to help yourself. Download flyer
A Guide to Talking Therapies for Māori
 The role of oratory healing in Māori society is well founded in the traditions of whānau and hapū. Oriori, karakia, mōteatea, waiata and tauparapara are all salient examples of how the use of the word has an active and meaningful role in supporting, protecting, informing and healing within Māori society. With this in mind, talking therapies are a natural fit, providing a modern approach to what was a traditional and familiar approach to healing. For Māori, Asian & Pasifika peoples.
Update - Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
 The interim report is now available from The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. Read the witness statement submitted by Rita Brown, president of the Australian BPD Foundation. Download
Update - Productivity Commission into Mental Health
 The inquiry final report was handed to the Australian Government on 30 June 2020. The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the process. Read more
Download the Australian BPD Foundation's submission.
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Foundation Branch News
Please send an Expression of Interest to the Foundation if you are interested in joining a State Branch Committees. Email
NSW
Planning continues for the Consumer, Family & Carer Day to be held online on the 5th November as part of the International Conference for the Treatment of Personality Disorders.
SA
Committee members are continuing to research ideas for BPD Awareness activities to address this year's theme 'Flipping the Script'.
QLD
Research is underway for the QLD Services Directory.
WA
The WA Branch in collaboration with the WA Mental Health Professionals Network are presenting an introduction to 'Family Connections' to summarise material presented to participants of the program. Refer to Training section below for details. |
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The Australian BPD Foundation is group of volunteer consumers, carers and clinicians passionate about encouraging a positive culture around Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and promoting the ready availability and accessibility of appropriate services for everyone impacted by BPD.
 Mailing address: PO Box 942, Bayswater, Vic 3153.
P: 0458 469 274
E: admin@bpdfoundation.org.au
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For Consumers / Lived Experience
Resources - Australia Wide
BPD is NO LONGER Too Difficult
 New clinical practices and therapy options are changing views on recovery of BPD. Carissa talks about navigating her recovery journey, and facilitating a peer group in WA. (48:14m)
View video
I'm not Crazy, I'm Exquisitely Sensitive
 Ruth from across the Tasman Sea believes that 'to really break down the stigma surrounding BPD people really need to stop looking at it as 'the other'. All we do is feel too much. It’s time people change their ideas around BPD and started seeing us for the exquisitely sensitive emotional badasses that we are.' Read more
Online - Hearing Voices Support Group
 Mental Health Foundation Australia provide this open space for people who experience visual, olfactory, sensory experiences and other beliefs that others do not experience. Group aims to develop skills to change their relationship with the voices. Read more
Meetings 4th Monday of each month 4:30-6:00pm AEST
Online - Aug 24 Register
Online - Consumer, Family & Carer Day
 Project Air Strategy, NSW Branch of the Australian BPD Foundation, Mental Health Carers NSW, and Being are collaborating on a pre-conference event for people with lived experience and their families and carers. There will be a combination of presentations delivered online but the purpose of the day is to be interactive so will feature discussion forums. Topics will cover issues of relevance to consumers including the latest research in the recovery space. We invite you to be part of the day and share your experience and story. Please contact us with your idea of proposal: email info-projectair@uow.edu.au.
More details and flyer
Online SANE Special Events - Topic Tuesday
 Read transcript of July 28th Topic Tuesday
Creative Expression and our Wellbeing! featuring special guest artists from the DAX Centre.
August topic TBC. Details
Online SANE Lived Experience Forum
Safe, anonymous discussion for people living with mental illness, moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals. Forums are text based - no software needed! The first post of the thread will give you an idea of the topic. Hit the 'refresh' button regularly to read the new posts.) Check out their Guides
SANE Helpline - 1800 187 263
Talk to or email a mental health professional (weekdays 10am-10pm AEST)
More crisis and helplines are listed at the end of this eBulletin
Please contact organisations directly to confirm their COVID-19 responses to meeting schedules.
ACT
Dialectical Behaviour Skills Group
 BPD Awareness ACT offers a variety of services including:
DBT Skills Training
Mentoring and Peer Support for people with BPD
DBT Information Seminars
BPD Awareness Raising Seminar
For information on 2020 programs please call, text or email Natalie 0415 111 894 or email or Facebook
Recovery College
 The ACT Recovery College is a FREE, non-judgemental place for all Canberrans over 18 to learn about mental health, recovery and wellbeing. Due to COVID-19 courses inTerm 3, 2020 will be online via Zoom. Email or follow Facebook
Courses include:
Learning about Distress Tolerance (3 hr course)
Overcoming Self-Stigma (6 week course)
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (3 hr course)
Understanding Self - Harm (6 weeks)
AGA Intersex Support Group
 A Gender + Agenda is a safe space for intersex folks to meet and chat with others. Conducts trainings, support groups and events. Please note, like much of the ACT, AGA is in partial shut-down due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Please refer to this info sheet to find our more about our services and other supports during this time.
NT
NT Mental Health Coalition
My Recovery Program (not BPD specific)
Programs in Darwin are scheduled to restart from mid-June. Program 1 will be on a Tuesday evening (one session per week) in Palmerston. Program 2 will be on Tuesday and Friday afternoon (two sessions per week) also in Palmerston. My Recovery is part of a Peer Led Education Pilot being coordinated by the NT Mental Health Coalition and evaluated by Menzies School of Health Research. Details
Contact eo@ntmhc.org.au or (08) 8948 2246 for future programs
Mental Illness Fellowship - NT
Mi PlaceDrop in Centre, Cool Program, training and education. Not BPD specific. Details
Darwin (08) 8948 1051 or admin@mifant.org.au
Alice Springs (08) 8953 1467 or alice@mifant.org.au
Tennant Creek (08) 8962 1931 tennant@mifant.org.au
TEMHCO - Top End Mental Health
Events in Palmerston and rural areas. August Calendar includes Art Therapy, Music Therapy and a Sensory (Fidget) Blanket Workshop. Details
MHACA Mental Health Association of Central Australia
'Pathways to Recovery' providing support with living skills. Drop in Centre open Tues-Thurs. 'Partners in Recovery' offers care coordination for people with complex needs. Not BPD specific. Details
Promoting Peer Work in the NT Free training for peer workers and organisations.
SA
MI-DBT (Perinatal program)
This group therapy program is for women living with BPD during the child's first years. Adapted from DBT, it supports parenting skills early in the infant’s development. Supported by PHN in collaboration with Helen Mayo House and Dept Education and Child Services. Details
Phone - 1300 898 213 or Fax Referral 1300 580 249
Woodcroft Heights - starting soon
Adelaide - Helen Mayo House - Sept
Murray Bridge
WA
Embracing BPD
Exciting news! Embracing BPD is commencing support groups for 2020. Facilitated by qualified Peer Support workers for sharing experiences and health coping mechanisms. Email and Facebook
Northbridge, Perth - Aug 5 (6:00-7:15pm AWST)
WA Peer Supporters’ Network
 Free education and group supervision to build skills, sustain and thrive in your peer support role. Calendar
Enquiries - 9258 8911 or email
East Perth - Claisebrook Lotteries House, 33 Moore St.
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For Carers / Supporters
Resources - Australia Wide
Webinar - Self Validation and Observing Limits
 This webinar from NEA-BPD (US) reminds carers of people living with BPD about the importance of being kind to ourselves, and considers the difference between observing our limits (to prevent burnout) and setting limits or boundaries (for healthy relationships). [1:08hr] View Video (see more webinars)
Family Connections in NZ
 The Family Connections is a programme that provides families and whānau with the tools to retain hope for their family member. The programme is worldwide, and Dr Alan Fruzzetti has trained leaders in New Zealand to support carers and families. Read more and see NZ contacts
Evidence base for Family Connections in NZ & Aust
 This 2016 paper by Roy Krawitz, Anne Reeve, Perry Hoffman and Alan Fruzzetti concludes that 'studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Family Connections™ as an intervention for families of people with BPD in decreasing participant suffering and promoting participant mental health.' The programme has now been available in NZ for 11 years, and in Australia for 5 years. Read more
SANE Special Events - Topic Tuesday
 Read transcript of July 28th Topic Tuesday
Creative Expression and our Wellbeing! featuring special guest artists from the DAX Centre.
August topic TBC. Details
Carers Forum
SANE Forums are a safe, anonymous discussion for people living with mental illness, moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals. Forums are text based - no software needed! Hit the 'refresh' button regularly to read the new posts. See their Guides
Carer Supports
SANE Helpline - 1800 187 263
Talk to a mental health professional (weekdays 10am-10pm AEST) or Email
More crisis and helplines are listed at the end of this eBulletin.
Please contact organisations directly to confirm their COVID-19 responses to meeting schedules.
Family Connections
 Free 12-week program providing education, skills training and support for people supporting a person who experiences the symptoms of BPD. Register for next group in your area
Register first, and if you would like to attend one of the groups below, please also email to indicate your interest.
Groups delivered face-to-face with social distancing
SA - Bowden - Aug 19 (Wed 6:30-8:30) Register
NSW - Fairy Meadow - Sep 2 (Wed 6:00-8:00pm) Register
QLD - Fortitude Valley - Sept 2 (Wed 430-6:30pm) Register
Family Connections, New Zealand
Mental Health First Aid Courses
 Not BPD specific, but can assist with confidence in responding to non-suicidal self-harm, psychosis and suicidal ideation. Designed for specific groups such as youth, older person, aboriginal and for teens assisting their peers. Register
Relationship Trauma Support Group
 The Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a free support group for adults, family or friends. Usually held face-to-face in Melbourne, now online until further notice. Read more
Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00-9:00pm AEST
Online - Aug 20 - Register
ACT
BPD Loved Ones Support Group
This is a carer support group for anyone who loves and/or cares for a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with BPD or who has traits of BPD. Contact Natalie by email or 0415 111 894. Meetings held at Carers ACT, on the first Monday of each month Flyer
Holt, Canberra - Confirm first by email or 0415 111 894
NSW
My Sanctuary Support Group
For carers of people who live with BPD. Contact ARAFMI by email or ph (02) 4283 3993 or 4283 3499. New time - 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm - postponed
ARAFMI, 17 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519
NT
NT Carers
Not BPD specific, but carer activities include counselling, music therapy, and peer support groups weekly in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine. Details
Mental Illness Fellowship
Provides mental health services in Darwin, not BPD specific. Details and Flyer
SA
Sanctuary BPD Carer Support Group
 Contact us by email website facebook
Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm
Glenside Health Services, Admin & Learning Bldg
Karrayarta Drive, Glenside, SA
Online via ZOOM - Aug 11 see facebook for details
Lived-Experience Telephone Support Service (LETTS)
After-hours service supports people with mental health issues as well as their carers, family and friends. From 5:00pm-11:30pm every night. 1800 031 755
TAS
Mental Health Families & Friends Tasmania
 Online Safe Space (Video Chats on Zoom)
Carer support, not BPD specific.
Meet online fortnightly on Wed at 6:30pm
Online via Zoom - Aug 12 Register
Online via Zoom - Aug 26 Register
Online via Zoom - Sep 9 Register
Peer Work and the NDIS Induction Training Register
Scheduled for April - postponed - Register to be contacted with new dates.
Launceston, Hobart and Devonport
(03) 6228 7448 or admin@mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au
Hobart Clinic Support Group
Carer Support, not BPD specific. Details
(03) 6247 9960 or email
Supporting loved ones on their recovery journey - Sept 2 Register
Caring for someone with BPD - Oct 7 Register
VIC
Online via Zoom - Aug 10 Register
Online via Zoom - Sep 9 Register
BPD Family and Carer Support Group
Meet 1st Wednesday of each month from 7pm–9pm Free. Contact MIND Carer Helpline 1300 554 660 for venue details. Via ZOOM
Outer East BPD Carer Support Group
Meet 3rd Monday of the month 1:00pm-3:00pm - Cancelled - at Coonara Community House. Contact EACH (03) 8720 2500 Details
BPD Community Family & Friend's Group
Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30pm. Free. Cancelled
South Melbourne. Register
eGROW Carer Support
Not BPD specific. Now available online. This group is for carers of people with a mental illness and can help with support and connection to other services if needed. Details
WA
Mental Illness Fellowship of WA (MIFWA)
Family members can feel concern, guilt and fear. We can talk with you about your situation, offer information and support. MIFWA aim to provide mutual peer support, promote resilience and coping skills, and increase understanding. For more information contact MIFWA on 9237 8900 or see online Details
Online Parent Support Group (MIFWA)
This support group is for those parents/carer supporting young people (not BPD specific). Phone Caroline at MIFWA on 9237-8900 or see Flyer
Online - 1st Thursday of each month (Zoom)
Helping Minds
Caring for a family member or friend with a mental illness can be confusing, frightening, exhausting and isolating. No matter how well-meaning, sometimes your friends and family may not know how to support you. However, you do not have to go through it alone. Read more
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For Clinicians
Resources - Australia Wide
Working with Young People with Complex Mental Health Issues: Adolescent Intervention
 Strengthen your skills working with youth. Project Air Strategy presents this free webinar for Clinicians to support better treatment for young people with complex mental health issues. Supported by the Guidelines below. (1:13:22hrs) View webinar
Adolescent Intervention Guide for Clinicians
 This 2019 guideline has been developed by Project Air Strategy as an intervention for clinicians working with young people with complex mental health issues, including personality disorder, trauma history, self-harm and suicidal behaviour and difficulties with affect, identity and relationships. Download
Research - What Works in the Treatment of BPD (NZ)
 This 2017 NZ review reports that since 2011 many highly specialised psychotherapies entered the clinical scene as effective for BPD, turning the tide of prevailing notions that BPD was untreatable. More recently, structured generalist management approaches such as GPM and SCM, have also been proven to work for patients with BPD. Download
BPD Training Strategy
Stage 1 - Webinars
Six webinars available online. View webinars
Stage 2 - eLearning Modules
‘Effective Psychological Treatment for BPD’ is a series of 5 free online modules for mental health workers and service providers. Completed sequentially, each module takes approx 60 mins. Certificate issued. Complete Modules
Stage 3 - Core Competency Workshops
 These 2-day workshops will roll out nationally once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are still open. NB: This is an EOI only - numbers are strictly limited. You will receive an email to confirm your registration.
EOI for 2020 workshops
Notify me about 2021 workshops
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Conferences & Forums
Working with people with BPD - Tasmania
 This workshop by A/Prof Sathya Rao will be presented in Tasmania on a date to be confirmed. Catering for mental health clinicians, it will cover working with people with complex diagnoses, inpatient/outpatient settings and managing NSSI and suicidal ideation. There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss the complex clinical situations that you come across in your clinical practice. Refreshments provided. Flyer
TAS - Sandy Bay - Postponed, date TBC - Details
Spectrum - Conference 2020 - Melbourne - Cancelled
Complexities in Personality Disorder: A Mentalization (MBT) Approach
 Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions Prof Anthony Bateman will not be able to travel to Australia. We will announce new arrangements when available.
VIC - Melbourne - to be confirmed
14th International Conference for the Treatment of Personality Disorders - Online - Nov 2020
Early Intervention
 Prof. Carla Sharpe(USA) and Prof. Andrew Chanen (Vic) will be keynote speakers for the 2020 online conference focussing on Early Intervention. Abstract submissions for the Scientific Conference (Friday) and Consumer, Family and Carer Day (Thursday) are now open. Send your ideas for an original presentation (e.g. new research, treatment approach, or a consumer or carer perspective) or poster proposal (e.g. on a new service innovation) to info-projectair@uow.edu.au with a 250-word summary by 12th August. More details
NSW - Wollongong & Online - Nov 5, 6, 7
Mental Health across the Lifespan - Melbourne - Nov 2020
Towards an integrated, accessible and trusted mental health system.
 With multiple Royal Commissions and Inquiries currently underway, there has never been a better time to work together towards an integrated, accessible and trusted mental health system for all, where leaders & innovators across the mental health & related sectors can come to consider the issues. Details
VIC - Melbourne - Rescheduled to 24-25th November 2020
TheMHS Perth Conference - Perth - Feb 2021
Balancing the System
 In addition to keynote presenters from Wales, USA and Germany, we will hear lived experience presenters from WA speaking about BPD. Registrations are on hold until confirmation from the Commonwealth Govt. Subscribe to newsletters for updates. Details
AUSTRALIA - Perth - 9-12th Feb 2021
ISST - Schema Therapy Conference - Denmark - June 2021
Inspire 2020 - Reinventing the Therapeutic Relationship
 The in-person 2020 biennial conference has been rescheduled to June 2021, and current participants have been automatically enrolled in original selections. Details
DENMARK - Copenhagen - 24-25th June 2021
Save The Date!
ISSPD - 17th World Congress - Norway - Oct 2021
Kaleidoscope Perspectives
 The International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders have announced the dates for their next Congress. Pre-congress workshop on Oct 12. Further details will be announced as they become available. Details
NORWAY - Oslo - 13-15th Oct 2021
ESSPD - 6th International Congress on BPD and Allied Disorders 2020 - Belgium - Sept 2022
Change for a better future: Perspectives beyond symptom
 The European Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) have rescheduled their Congress, and have listed the abstract topics for submission guidance. Details
BELGIUM - Antwerp - Rescheduled to September 2022
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Training
Please contact organisations directly to confirm their COVID-19 responses to training schedules.
AADANT Assoc of Alcohol & Other Drug Agencies NT
360Edge: Motivational Interviewing for AOD
Online - Aug 6 Register
Bouverie Centre
My Early Relational Trauma Informed Learning (MERTIL)
In this Australian-first program you will learn the identification of and response to early trauma in the parent-child relationship, stemming from parent mental illness, grief, family violence, substance abuse, and related experiences.
Details and Register
Online - Self-Paced learning
Family Work where Family Violence is Present
VC - Bruswick - Aug 18 Details
Families and Trauma Work
VIC - Brunswick - Aug 20 Details
Big Feelings, Deep Listening & Self-Reflection
VIC - Brunswick - Aug 26 Details
Blue Knot
All face-to-face courses have been postponed till further notice.
 Webinar - Wellbeing and Emotional Awareness when working with Complex Trauma
Online - Aug 18 - 11:00am-12:30pm Register
Webinar - Creating Safety and Connection
Online - Aug 25 - 11:00pm-12:00pm Register
Drumbeat
Facilitator Training
Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes and Thoughts
DRUMBEAT is an evidence-based social and emotional learning program, incorporating hand-drumming and proven to build resilience and show measurable changes in social behaviour. Three day training.
WA - Perth - Aug 11-13 Register
WA - Margaret River - Sept 1-3 Register
LGBTI Professional Development, Education & Training
The National LGBTI Health Alliance have created a database of training opportunities available across Australia.They also have created a checklist for an Inclusivity Audit Tool to assist organisations to be LGBTI friendly. Download
Mental Health Professionals Networks
Enhance your understanding of BPD by joining a BPD-focused network in your area. Networks meet face-to-face and offer you the opportunity to build practitioner relationships, improve referral pathways, benefit from peer support and professional development opportunities.
To join a network and receive their next meeting invitation, please visit:
Adelaide
Brisbane North
Hobart
Ipswich/West Moreton
Northern Territory
Perth - 11 Aug - Family Connections Register ONLINE
Sydney
Victoria
Contact Ashleigh at A.Blair@mhpn.org.au to start or join a BPD network in your area.
MBT Australia
 Professor Anthony Bateman was planned to be delivering accredited Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) trainings in Australia in 2020. Check here for details of future trainings as they become available.
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Four hour face-to-face course for anyone over 18 years. Flyer and Register
Contact for further details
MHFA also have courses for responding to someone who feels suicidal. Detalis
NSW Health - Illawarra Shoalhaven
Staying Connected When Emotions Run High - For Professionals
Workshops have been postponed, but registrations remain open as we will endeavour to try and deliver when our isolation has lifted. Details
Orygen – National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
National training program. Details
Risk assessment and risk management in young people
VIC - Parkville - Aug 31 Register
Relational formation (Advanced)
VIC - Parkville - Sep 16 Register
Early intervention for BPD
VIC - Parkville - Sep 22 Register
Rethinking first episode psychosis and BPD
VIC - Parkville - Nov 19 Register
Orygen - Youth Health
Local Community Professionals training program. Details
(North western and western metropolitan Melbourne)
Brief Interventions Toolkit
Project Air Strategy
We are not currently taking registrations for face to face training. Please see our Online Training.
Effective Psychological Treatment for BPD
Online - Modules
Adolescent Intervention - Guide for clinicians
Online - Modules
Safe In Oz
Introduction to Working with Individuals who have Self-destructive Behaviours Register
WA - Bunbury - Aug 17 & 18 Register
WA - Gingin - Aug 24 & 25 Register
WA - Geraldton - Aug 27 & 28 Register
WA - Karratha - Sep 3 & 4 Register
WA - Wyndham - Sep 14 & 15 Register
WA - Kununurra - Sep 17 & 18 Register
Schema Therapy Society
Schema Therapy is an evidence-based therapy for BPD. The Schema Therapy Society provides links to Schema Therapy training providers around Australia. Details
Schema Therapy Centre of NSW
Schema Therapy: The Basics
Three-day ISST endorsed training programme in the model, method and interventions of Schema Therapy
NSW - Sydney - August 24-26 Details
Schema Therapy with Dreams and Nightmares
Two 3-hour sessions - Day 1 focuses on working with nightmares and Day 2 on dreams.
Webinar - August 10 Details
Spectrum
All workshops postponed until August, please check website for details or Eventbrite
Q & A Session
Open to any mental health clinician who has practice or theory questions or issues related to their practice working with people with BPD). Hosted by Peter Smith, Marianne Weddell and Pip Bradley.
Session 3 - Online via Zoom - Aug 28 (9:30am-11:00am) Register
Session 4 - Online via Zoom - Sep 25 (9:30am-11:00am) Register
Foundation Training for Working with People with BPD (1 day)
VIC - Richmond - Oct 5 - Register
WAAMH Western Australian Association for Mental Health
De-escalation
Online - Aug 10 & 11 Register
Trauma Informed Practice
Online - Aug 27 & 28 Register
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Employment
Please use this as a place to inform our community of any job vacancies or offers of mentoring. A fee may apply. Contact us by email |
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Helplines - 24 hour
COVID-19 Supports
National Caronavirus Helpline - 1800 020 080
State information
Telehealth - Bulk Billed appointments by phone/video until 30 Sept 2020
Beyond Blue
SANE
Are You OK?
ReachOut
Head to Health
COVID-19 Resources
Translated printed resources and video/audio
Aboriginal languages
Easy Read English
Children
Young people and their parents
Older Australians
GP's
Health Care workers - free Infection Control Training
Helplines - 24 Hour
Emergency Services 000
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Suicide Line Victoria 1300 651 251 www.suicideline.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 or Chat www.lifeline.org.au
Kid's Helpline (5-25yrs) 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 or Chat https://www.youthbeyondblue.com
MensLine Australia 1300 789978 https://mensline.org.au/
Direct Line 1800 888 236 Immediate counselling & support,
Poison Information Centre 13 11 26
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015
Counselling Online (AOD) https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/
Ice Help Line 1800 423 238
Family Drug Support Helpline 1300 368 186 or https://www.fds.org.au/
Helplines - Limited Hours
SANE Helpline - 1800 187 263
Mon - Fri 10am-10pm AEST.
Chatline Mon-Fri 10am-10pm AEST/AEDT Details
Blue Knot Helpline - 1300 657 380
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm AEST/ADST helpline@blueknot.org.au
QLife - 1800 184 527
Mon-Sun 3pm-12am AEDT Webchat https://qlife.org.au/
Eating Disorders Helpline - 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
Mon-Fri 8am-9pm AEST (except public holidays).
support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
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Employment
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The Foundation is registered as a charity by the ACNC with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Donate with credit card/Paypal, or for EFT/direct debit please email.
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Information in this eBulletin was compiled by Karen Bailey. The Foundation welcomes your contributions and suggestions of relevant BPD information for our eBulletin and quarterly newsletter 'The BPD Advocate'. Please email us.
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