Australia
The Hearing Voices Network Australia
Preface:
In July of 2005, the Richmond Fellowship of Western Australia (RFWA) brought Ron Coleman & Karen Taylor to Perth (Australia) to deliver a series of Recovery workshops. Ron’s support and encouragement to begin a HVN, resulted in Richmond Fellowship WA taking the innovative step of auspicing the development of Hearing Voices Network Australia (HVNA).
Axtivity
The development of a national Hearing Voices Network is well underway down-under thanks to the WA Richmond Fellowship’s supportive auspicing offer. The HVNA is currently emanating out from Perth in Western Australia and has links in a number of states such as the Prahran Mission Melbourne, Keepwell Network Cairns Qld, CAN – Consumer Activity Network Inc. Sydney. There are currently 4 Hearing Voices Groups in WA.
Our Role
To enable acceptance of hearing voices and promote recovery for people who hear distressing voices. This will be achieved through support for self-help groups, education and awareness.
(Where recovery is defined as living a meaningful life from the perspective of the individual)
Our Vision
To be at the forefront in achieving innovative, consumer-led approaches to recovery.
We will realise our vision through four Key Result Areas:
Lyn Mahboub
Consumer Consultant (QBE)
Director Hearing Voices Network Australia
BA (hons) Psychology/Comm.Cultural Studies
Richmond Fellowship WA
Phone: +61 (0) 89258 3060
Fax: (08) 9258 3090
Mobile: +61 (0) 410613215
Email: lyn.mahboub@rfwa.org.au
Website: Hearing Voices Network Australia
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my sister is hearing voices - please tell - why this happened to her - what are the effects on the body , mind and soul - anything on this matter - please tell us - thanks - jeetender