The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW)

History of the Richmond Fellowship

History of RFNSW

RFNSW Code of conduct

Young people must have the facts about illegal drugs

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW has over thirty years experience working in the field of mental health. Many of the people we support have co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues, so we are familiar with the terrible damage that drugs - both legal and illegal, can cause...

Legislation protecting charity workers must be passed

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW is an NGO that provides mental health services to more than 200 consumers throughout New South Wales...

PM’s health audit must include mental health workforce says RFNSW

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW has applauded the audit of the rural health workforce announced by Prime Minister Rudd, but says it is absolutely essential that it incorporate mental health workers as well as doctors and nurses...

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Letters to thte editor

Daily Telegraph, 16 June 2008

The NSW Government’s Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) has provided help for hundreds of people with mental health issues, enabling them to live in the community and gain a high measure of independence.

Daily Telegraph, 16 June 2008

The individuals you term “invisible killers” (Daily Telegraph, 16.6.08) are more accurately described as “forensic patients”. These are people deemed unfit to stand trial or found not guilty of an offence by reason of mental illness.

The Australian, 17 June 2008

Your article by Sue Oliver, ‘Back to dark ages’ (Australian 17.6.08) raises a number of issues that are of ongoing concern to the mental health sector.

The Australian, 26 May 2008

It is disturbing to think that the government’s funding for mental health programs could be further reduced (‘More spending cuts in mental health’ 26.5).

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The Richmond Fellowship of New South Wales (RFNSW) is a non-profit, non-government organisation without any religious affiliations. RFNSW has been providing accommodation and outreach support to people with psychiatric disability and mental health problems for over 30 years and enjoys a distinguished reputation as a leading mental health service provider in NSW.

RFNSW's purpose is to enhance the lives of people affected by mental illness. This is achieved through promotion of mental health and recovery for people living with mental illness and by providing community based rehabilitation within an accommodation support framework.

Mental health in the news

Vines Singer Suffers Mental Illness Setckback

18 November 2008 - Chart Attack

The Vines have been forced to cancel festival appearances in their native Australia and tour dates in Japan due to singer/guitarist Craig Nicholls' mental health problems.

Black dog danger for coronary patients

16 November 2008 – Sydney Morning Herald

Louise Hall Health Reporter - HEART attack patients should be screened for depression in the months after they leave hospital, a ground-breaking Australian study suggests.

New Chair of Intellectual Disability and Mental Health

13 November 2008 – Cowra Community News

A leading researcher has been appointed to drive efforts at improving support for people with an intellectual disability and mental health issues.

Help at hand for carers

14 November 2008 – Armidale Express

BY REBECCA LALLY - MENTAL health carers face many trials in the course of helping their friends and family, but with the launch of a new support service in Armidale, the way might be just a little clearer.

Doctors to get teen training

11 November 2008 – ABC News

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has launched a program to help doctors communicate with teenagers.

Good mental health keeps elderly stable

8 November 2008 - AAP

Good mental health plays a key role in keeping elderly people on their feet, literally, new research shows.

Family relationships and mental illness: impacts and service responses

10 November 2008 - By Elly Robinson, Bryan Rodgers and Peter Butterworth / Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse – Australian Policy Online

This paper acknowledges that mental illness is a significant issue in Australia, and that the impact of such problems is increasingly recognised.

Mental health study Details blasted for lacking cultural diversity

11 November 2008 – Blacktown Sun

BY NICK SOON - A NATIONAL mental health organisation has slammed the inadequate findings of last year's national mental health and well-being survey.

'Suicides a sign of overworked staff'

10 November 2008 – Sydney Morning Herald

By Natasha Wallace Health Reporter -IN SEVEN months two men committed suicide while under the care of the same mental health unit at Tamworth Base Hospital.

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