Mental health review
Jewish Care has released a survey to better understand and support the mental health needs of the Jewish community.
Jewish Care has commenced a review to better support the mental health needs and wellbeing of the Jewish community.
The survey is open to anyone with an interest in mental health issues, including people with a lived experience, carers, loved ones, professionals, community leaders and young people, and is available to be completed until May 6.
“We understand that COVID-19 has had a range of impacts on the mental health of individuals and families, with regular news reports and pieces of research confirming this, and that the community’s needs are changing,” Jewish Care divisional manager of individual and family services Marilyn Kraner said.
Jewish Care supports the wellbeing of the Jewish community through promoting positive mental health, as well as conducting campaigns, training and education in mental health, helping people find the right services, youth mentoring and supporting people with other needs including housing, employment, financial issues, and family needs.
Jewish Care COO Cindy Joffe said, “There have been a number of state and federal policy changes, including the Royal Commission, which has led to the development of a mental health reform agenda and will influence the mental health service landscape.
“It’s an opportune time for us to better understand the community’s current and future needs.”
The organisation has engaged consulting firm Impact Co to complete the review, which is supported by a reference committee comprised of stakeholders from across Jewish Care and the broader community, including mental health experts, lay representatives and board members.
The review will be completed via structured interviews and focus groups as well as the survey which was released to seek input from the general community.
“We want to ensure that our service offering, both our direct service and our promotion and education work, is appropriate, responsive and culturally safe,” Kraner said.
“Engaging our community to hear their thoughts enables us to do just that.”
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