Please find the link to the COVID-19 Member Newsletter Special below: https://www.grow.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AprilMemberNewsletter-COVID.pdf The April Edition contains updates from Grow and articles from the community on how to manage social connection in these times of isolation. Hope you are all well in these difficult times, Grow Australia
MEDIA RELEASE Reducing COVID-19 social isolation by expanding Grow’s online mental health groups As we face uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading mental health service provider Grow Australia is rapidly expanding its online mental health groups to ease the mental stress and anxiety of people facing social isolation and financial hardship. “With …
A Message to All: David Butt, National CEO UPDATE: Coronavirus alert for Grow With cases of COVID-19 expanding exponentially across Australia, GROW has decided to close all face-to-face meetings after Thursday to protect the health and wellbeing of members and staff. All existing members will be offered video conferencing alternatives at the same time and …
With the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is very understandable that people may be feeling isolated, anxious and overwhelmed by the actions being taken to prevent the rapid spread of the disease, constantly changing alerts and media coverage regarding the virus. While it is important to stay informed, Grow believes it’s vital to stay connected and continue looking after ourselves and …
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Australia is increasing. Our community must act with urgency to reduce the spread of this virus among members, staff and others within our networks, as well as with families and the broader community. Many members of our community are at increased risk for severe disease and we encourage everyone to monitor …
Communique to Members and Staff: Preparing for COVID-19: 18 March 2020 Read More »
Dear Grow Members and Staff, As the situation in Australia develops, we as an organisation are taking some general precautionary measures for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak to try and safeguard Grow as cases potentially move into our community. Grow members and staff have a responsibility to minimise risk of infection within our local communities. …
COVID-19 Information for Members, Staff and Supporters Read More »
Click below to read the full submission. 20200123 GROW submission to PC on mental health REPORT
Each year, Grow surveys those people that currently attend Grow Meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to give feedback on Grow and provide your insights on how to improve and develop the organisation. Your assistance with the survey is greatly appreciated. If the embedded survey is not working, please click here!
One of Australia’s pioneering organisations in consumer-led mental health and suicide prevention today welcomed the Productivity Commission Draft Report on Mental Health as getting it “about right” on reform directions. “It’s not perfect, it never will be even after the next round of consultations, but the directions proposed generally are what we need and the …
GROW Australia says Productivity Commission “about right” on mental health reform Read More »
GROW Australia strongly recommends that all Victorians with mental ill-health challenges should have the option of accessing peer support and self-help programs which are focused on recovery such as those provided by GROW. Click here to read our full submission
