Brisbane Queensland Australia24, 25, 26 October 2016

Thinking about the future todaywww.aspacmentalhealth16.com.au

RECOVERED FUTURESPEOPLE | PRACTICE | PARTNERSHIP | POLICY

About RFQ Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a well-respected not for profit company and leading provider of psychosocial mental health recovery services, serving the community for 40 years. RFQ builds on its traditional values and strong mission focus with progressive thinking, advanced research and best practice service delivery. RFQ is committed to influential and lifelong learning and is proud of its relationships with six universities.

About QMHCThe Queensland Mental Health Commission is a statutory body established to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders by driving ongoing reform.

For more information contact:Conference SecretariatASPAC 2016 ConferencePO Box 29, Nerang, QLD 4211Tel: +61 7 5502 2068, Fax: 07 5527 3298Email: secretariat@aspacmentalhealth16.com.auwww.aspacmentalhealth16.com.au

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AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATEThe Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific (AsPac) Forum was established in 1994 at the inaugural Asia Pacific Conference in Brisbane. The Forum consists of independent sister organisations throughout the region in India, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Macau, New Zealand, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland. A key purpose of the Forum is to auspice the Asia Pacific International Mental Health Conference where members take turns to host the conference. Recent conferences have been held in Sri Lanka (2014), Western Australia (2012), Tasmania (2010) and India (2008).Over 22 years, AsPac has emerged as a significant event and a unique cross-cultural forum that attracts internationally recognised thought-leaders and delegates across a range of sectors. The conference is designed to create a forum of progressive and leading edge thinking inclusive of people in recovery, their families, service providers and policy makers.In 2016, this event returns to Brisbane to explore the concept of Recovered Futures: People, Practice, Partnership, Policy – a theme that brings together the concepts of hope, empowerment and wellness to enable people to reclaim their lives and futures. RFQ is proud to host the 2016 12th Biennial Asia Pacific International Mental Health Conference under the auspices of the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum and in partnership with the Queensland Mental Health Commission.We enthusiastically look forward to your participation in this special mental health event.

Mr Kingsley BedwellPresident, Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific ForumCEO, Richmond Fellowship Queensland

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre • South BankHost: RFQ under the auspices of the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum and in partnership with the Queensland Mental Health Commission

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THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE TODAYThe 12th Biennial Asia Pacific (AsPac) International Mental Health Conference brings together international progressive thought-leaders in mental health and related sectors to share experiences and contribute to an open forum to discuss what works and develop hopeful and effective recovery solutions for people and their families. AsPac is designed to challenge our thinking through inclusive dialogue and debate and cross-cultural learnings. This year, we explore the concept of Recovered Futures: People, Practice, Partnership and Policy across the following key themes:

PEOPLE: Building self-managed recovery – transformed livesWhat supports a person’s recovery? Exploring the narratives of the ways people self-manage their own recovery and the ways in which they find supports that are hopeful, beneficial and essential for the transformation of their future. The focus particularly is on narratives of lived experience that can contribute to broader learnings in improving practice, supporting people’s wellness and generating wider public and social policy discourse.

PRACTICE: Building evidence – practice, service models, research, outcome measurementHow do we know what we do benefits people? Does the cost of intervention justify the outcome? Presenting practices where efficacy, innovation and effectiveness have been demonstrated across the recovery treatment and support spectrum.

PARTNERSHIP: Building connections – public, private, community sectorsHow can the public, private and community sectors best collaborate, coordinate and integrate services to achieve the best possible outcomes for people? Recognising the changing landscape of service delivery and the key drivers that are changing the way that services are funded and delivered with the person at the centre.

POLICY: Building hopeful and cost effective mental health and wider human service systemsWhat are the key policy settings that deliver the best recovery and cost effective outcomes for people? Where should resources be allocated? Are there cross-cultural learnings? Exploring the challenges of delivering outcomes for people across the health and human services systems, including in relation to physical health needs.

REGISTER TO ATTENDIt is essential for all participants including invited speakers, delegates and presenters to register. ‘Early Bird’ discounts are available from 17 February to 12 September 2016. Online registrations can be made at www.aspacmentalhealth16.com.au or contact secretariat@aspacmentalhealth16.com.au for more information.

Registration fees

Registration TypeEarly Bird FeeRegister before

12 September 2016

Standard FeeRegistration after

12 September 2016

Full delegate $760 $880

Single day delegate $465 $550

Concession – full delegate N/A $660

Concession – single day N/A $330

Delegate Welcome Reception N/A $85

Conference Workshops 24 October 2016

Full day Conference Workshop – Standard N/A $330

Full day Conference Workshop – Concession N/A $280

AsPac Conference Scholarship ProgramRFQ is committed to ensuring that people with lived experience and family members who are concession card holders have a significant voice at the conference. Full details are available on the conference website.

Refunds and cancellations Full refunds for cancellation will apply for cancellations before 12 September 2016, less a $150 service fee.Cancellations received between 13 and 26 September 2016 will receive a 50% refund on the registration fees. No refunds will be issued from the 26th of September 2016. Non-payment does not constitute cancellation. Full details are available on the conference website.

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunitiesConference exhibition and sponsorship opportunities exist for organisations within the mental health, NGO, government, academic, allied health and related sectors to leverage from a major and credible regional event, influential attendance and industry momentum leading up to, during and following the event. A number of packages are available for consideration, with scope for tailored opportunities to meet specific organisational objectives. Contact secretariat@aspacmentalhealth16.com.au or see the conference website for more information.

Inclusions Full Delegate

Single Day Delegate

Full Day Conference Workshop

Conference Day 25 October 2016 On nominated day –

Conference Day 26 October 2016 On nominated day –

Delegate satchel (program, stationary, writing pad, etc.)

Full catering (Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon)

Conference Workshops 24 October 2016 – –

Delegate Welcome Reception – –