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1 1. Promote positive mental health and wellbeing University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Flu Injections (why is the being taken) Work & Safety Unit March/April (Annually) Number of staff receiving flu injections annually Increase coverage from influenza Reduce the risk of secondary infection of fellow workers and family members Decrease in productivity Improved health Reduction in sick leave and costs associated to absenteeism Improved morale Valuing and Rewarding staff Mission, Goals and Strategic Plan Vaccine health adviser to be arranged by WHS unit Separate budget approved by Executive Currently coordinated by the Work & Safety Unit Equity & Diversity Mental & Open Forum Equity & Diversity Annually Attendance and input from university staff Increased community awareness of the University s response and commitment to mental health issues Encourage GWS community engagement in the socio-political implications of mental ill-health Improved understanding of the issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing Increased understanding amongst existing and prospective staff and students that Western Sydney University is a disability-friendly organisation Securing Success : A Dynamic and Innovative culture foster a commitment to the health, wellbeing A Leading Advocate and Champion for The Greater Western Sydney Region and its People-generate public discussion on a wide range of matters affecting the communities of Greater Staff resources and coordination (Equity & Diversity) R U OK?Day OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 1 of 12

2 1. Promote positive mental health and wellbeing University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Mental & Strategy Group Work & Safety Unit Mental and Promotions Team and Ambassadors Sept/Oct (Annually) Number of Western Sydney University groups undertaking R U OK?Day activities Number of mental health related resources provided to University members Numbers of Staff packages delivered Numbers of students participating in the social media campaigns Number of staff participating in social media campaigns (why is the being taken) Stress and depression are the largest contributors to lost productivity in Australia Encourage Western Sydney University community to connect with someone they care about and provide support to them Reduce workplace /study stress & depression Recognition by external bodies Increase knowledge and awareness of positive mental health, mental ill-health and help related strategies Empower individuals to learn more about mental health and enable them to live better lives A Dynamic and Innovative culture foster a commitment to the health, wellbeing Resource and support material available from ruokday.com.au external/internal organisations Weblinks Registration for R U OK?Day produced by the Mental and Ambassadors Mental & Month Services Mental & Strategy Group: MHWb Team Mental and Promotions Team and Ambassadors October (Annually) Availability of Mental Literature to staff Numbers of students participating in the social media campaigns Number of staff participating in social media campaigns Number of students engaging in activities Number of staff engaging in activities Number of activities promoted Funding secured Align with the National Mental promotion campaign Align with tertiary sector Mental health promotion campaign Promote social and emotional wellbeing Mental & Student Ambassador Program Staff/students able to live happy and meaningful lives Demonstration of supportive service provision, awareness of MHWB and inclusive practice. A Dynamic and Innovative culture foster a commitment to the health, wellbeing Staff time across services Volunteers on the day including student participation Funding for activities, refreshments, music, promotions and campaigns produced by the Mental and Ambassadors OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 2 of 12

3 1. Promote positive mental health and wellbeing University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN (why is the being taken) Services- Mental and Promotions Team Pilot May- Dec 2015 Numbers of Ambassador students participating in working group Number of projects 1) collaborated on by the Ambassador students 2) delivered by the Ambassador students Number of professional development opportunities 1) made available to the student 2) engaged in by the student Student evaluations Ability for Ambassador students to reach the wider University student population Strong body of research positions peer-to-peer learning as the gold standard in promotion of mental health and wellbeing Service learning provides opportunities to incorporate theory and practice Student involvement in partnership projects and representation on working groups Student involvement in MHWb Strategy initiatives and working group Contribution to Ambassador students achievement of University graduate attributes Improvement in Ambassador students understanding and performance in course work Increased employability of Ambassador students (new graduates) A unique learning experience that is Innovative, Flexible and Responsive: The embedding of service learning Develop volunteering programs and experiences that promote personal development and career readiness Promote inclusive and participatory decisionmaking Dedicated staff to coordinate pilot Availability of students Funding for resources to support students and activities OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 3 of 12

4 1. Promote positive mental health and wellbeing University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN (why is the being taken) Population and University Memorandum of Understanding Services: MHWb Team to be reviewed in 2015 Maintenance/expansi on of partnership Respective working groups coordinated: y Lifestyles Working Group Alcohol & Other Drugs and Sexual Working Group Strategic Partnerships Strategic delivery of Promoting projects in the University setting ie. Get y, Go4Fun, Fit & Increasing the general health and wellbeing of the students and staff of University Population and University: y Lifestyles Working Group Nominated University members Ongoing (project/s delivery and completion will be set by the group) Meeting attended by members Agreed projects planned, implemented and evaluated (where necessary) Potential future projects scoped Strategic Partnerships Theory surrounding health promotion through a settings based approach and using the capacity building framework Strategic delivery of Promoting projects in the University setting Increasing the general health & wellbeing of the students & staff of University Promotion of the NSW Get y Information and Coaching Service & Go4Fun Implementation of the Fit & challenge Securing Success : to the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff and students Work with Government, industry and Community partners to advocate on issues that harness opportunities for Greater Western Sydney Embrace and embed sustainability Securing Success Environmental and social responsibility Opportunistic and/or TBD Existing resources provided by Population Use of health promotional / preventative materials Opportunistic TBD individually assigned on individual project needs OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 4 of 12

5 1. Promote positive mental health and wellbeing University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN (why is the being taken) Population and University: Alcohol & Other Drugs and Sexual Working Group Nominated University members Ongoing (project/s delivery and completion will be set by the group) Transcultural Working Group Services Cultural Competence Champions (CCC) Report from CCC Nov 2015 Cultural intelligence training for SSS- April & Sept 2015 Meeting attended by members Agreed projects planned, implemented & evaluated (where necessary) Potential future projects scoped Report provided Audit recommendations implemented as appropriate Number of staff who attend training MHWb information available in other languages Strategic Partnerships Theory surrounding health promotion through a settings based approach and using the capacity building framework National Cultural Competence Tool Organisational Cultural Responsiveness Assessment Scale Strategic delivery of Promoting projects in the University setting Increasing the general health & wellbeing of the students & staff of University Review of Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy Drug and Alcohol training for identified staff Sexual training for identified staff SSS becomes more culturally responsive in provision of services, programs and resources Securing Success Environmental and social responsibility Opportunistic Opportunistic TBD individually assigned on individual project needs Cost of training OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 5 of 12

6 2. Improve mental health/ill-health literacy University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN (why is the being taken) Mental health first aid training & youth mental health first aid training Suicide awareness and prevention training Counselling Office of People & Culture Organisational Development Unit Ongoing Evaluation of MHFA Oct Dec 2016 University Staff awareness of early identification and support services for staff Students in Nursing, Medicine and Teaching develop skills in early identification and referral The MHFA program is nationally accredited and has been proven to be effective in awareness raising and in dispelling myths about mental ill-health in the general population The university community is informed about mental ill-health and more confident in managing and referring appropriately Build capacity of staff to support students Staff time to coordinate, conduct the programs and to evaluate Targeted training to staff in response to critical incidents Counselling MHWb Team Human Ongoing Programs are relevant to the needs of staff at the time as evidenced in evaluations Number of programs run and people attended Targeted training can prevent further escalation and minimise the stress on those affected by a critical incident or in response to concerning behaviours Staff are better equipped to deal with incidents related to mental ill-health or concerning behaviour Anxiety of staff is managed and confidence increased Build capacity of staff to support students Staff availability and time Mental & Resource Packs Services Mental & Team Review in 2015 Packs distributed to key areas Staff & RAs find the packs useful in identifying mental health concerns & in acting appropriatelyevaluation forms of the use of the packs Number of packs distributed each year Information about behaviours related to mental ill-health which brings awareness to the community and can lead to early identification Staff are resourced with relevant information Increased awareness of mental health concerns and increased confidence for staff to manage the situation appropriately Appropriate support for all students/staff Build capacity of staff to support students Cost of packs Promotional costs Staff time in reviews Staff are confident in responding appropriately OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 6 of 12

7 2. Improve mental health/ill-health literacy University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN (why is the being taken) App MHWb Team Review of App 2016 taking online students into consideration App evaluated with input from stakeholders and reviewed App used by students/staff Blended learning, ipad introduction for all new students and easy access to resources are easily accessed by staff/students Innovative and flexible Optimize student access, engagement, retention and success Staff time evaluation and engagement of stakeholders in review of the APP 3. Supporting people in the University community who are experiencing mental health issues/mental ill-health (why is the being taken) Mental health & wellbeing website Counselling MHWb Team Review 2016 Staff and student feedback via generic address and linked to the website via contact us button IT data re website usage Information is current and links working Self- help resources have been proven to be effective in assisting some people with mental ill-health Online resources are a safe way of accessing information before getting treatment Less than 1/3 of people with mental ill-health seek professional assistance Staff know what resources and support services are available to assist with improving mental health and wellbeing Staff can develop strategies to maintain and improve their own mental health and wellbeing Build organisational capacity Student centred Staff time in developing and reviewing the website OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 7 of 12

8 University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Supporting people in the University community who are experiencing mental health issues/mental ill-health Emergency response plan/strategy for students/staff Behaviour Review & Risk Group ongoing Staff are clearer on processes and there is evidence of quicker and more appropriate responses Response plans sent to all permanent staff via staff resource packs Links to external specialist clinical services (why is the being taken) Early intervention of mental health concerns improves outcome for the person Aversion of risk maintains a safer environment for the university community Mental health concerns are identified earlier and acted on appropriately Staff stress in dealing with mental health concerns is reduced Duty of care to student/staff is met Organisational resilience and pathways of behavioural management established and known to University community Consultant psychiatrist/mental health coordination for student/staff issues Services ongoing Number of staff using consultation service Number of staff attending supervision group People with acute mental ill-health have better outcomes if identified early Staff are skilled in managing mental health changes for students Increase health and social outcomes for individual students and staff Build capacity of staff to support students Build capacity of staff to support students Promotional costs Staff time in developing and consulting with other areas of the university Cost of engaging consultant is high OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 8 of 12

9 University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Provide organisational responses that support mental health and wellbeing (why is the being taken) Development of Mental and Policy Mental & Strategy Group MHWB Policy developed and finalised 2015 MHWB Policy reference group provides wide representation Policy is developed using a consultative process Promotional strategy is developed once finalised Policy provides an effective framework for the Strategy Input from stakeholders obtained The MH Commission of NSW, Living Well in our Communityemphasises a whole of community and strong community approach MH Guidelines for tertiary institutions recommend policy development & implementation. Aust Institute of and Welfare National Mental health plan promotes social inclusion, recovery, prevention and early intervention There is a strategic approach to mental health and wellbeing across University that promotes coordination, sustainability and shared languages, practices and resources A Dynamic & Innovative Culture that Secures Success: Promote inclusive and participatory decisionmaking; Build organisational capacity Staff time to put into initiatives and overseeing the strategy and policy development OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 9 of 12

10 University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Research and evaluate (why is the being taken) Evaluation of MHWb Strategy Mental & Strategy Group Evaluation of Strategy- July- Dec 2015 Review of Strategy early 2016 Stakeholders consulted MHWb Strategy evaluated and report provided Recommendations inform review of Strategy Organisational Evidence based mental health practice Research findings Dissemination of research findings Build and foster organisational research culture Research assistant Links to research team Professional support for particular projects Dissemination of Good Practice Services Mental & Strategy Group Conference presentations: Professional Staff Conference- June 2015;Workplace Promotions network- June 2015 Journal Articles: ANZSSA- Oct 2015 Sector knowledge of University MHWb strategy via hits on website Other universities use our strategy as a standard University Strategy viewed as best practice in Mental sector (outcome) Number of conference presentations/journal articles University sector can enhance practice by presentations and publications and building onto the knowledge base University is at forefront of the sector in MHWb initiatives Research-led Finances and staff time to attend conference to write up papers and journal articles Time for writing days OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 10 of 12

11 University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Research and evaluate (why is the being taken) Research /Evaluation of Projects Services Mental & Strategy Group Evaluation of projects in Population working groups- ongoing Evaluation of other activities/events- RUOK Day; MH Month Events and activities are achieving intended goals Events and activities under the MHWb strategy are reaching targeted audiences number of targeted audiences University community is aware of and understands the strategy Research and evaluation identify if goals are being met and determine impact of strategies Research findings Strategy is evidencebased Research informs future directions of the strategy Research-led Responsive and results-oriented Staff time for thorough research and evaluation Role in SSS Research Plan MHFA Evaluation/Research Services: Counselling Service Sept June 2016 Evaluation report developed Report on cost effectiveness of internal vs external provision of training provided Training has been conducted over 8 years at University and no indepth analysis of the program and its impact has taken place. Research informs future directions for staff training Information available on Impact of MHFA on university community Research-led Responsive and results-oriented Staff time for thorough research and evaluation Transcultural Research Services: MHWb Team Transcultural Working Group Research into the helpseeking of students from a crosscultural perspective Dec 2015 Research report developed Information informs practice and service planning Less than one third of people with mental illhealth seek professional help Culture impacts perceptions and understandings of wellbeing and mental health this impacts help-seeking behaviour Services provided to students can be more culturally responsive Research-led Responsive and results-oriented Staff time for thorough research and evaluation OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 11 of 12

12 University Mental & Strategy OPERATING PLAN Research and evaluate (why is the being taken) University and Population Partnership Evaluation Services Mental and Promotions Team, WS LHD Dec 2015 Evaluation completed Report produced Further dissemination scoped Important to contribute to best practise literature Important to evaluate the productivity of strategic partnerships University MHWb Ambassador Program Evaluation Provide evidence in support of organisations commitment to a second MoU term Provide best practise model for strategic partnerships Securing Success : to the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff and students Work with Government, industry and Community partners to advocate on issues that harness opportunities for Greater Western Sydney Embrace and embed sustainability Staff time for research and evaluation Services Mental and Promotions Team Dec 2015 Manual produced Evaluation completed Report produced Further dissemination scoped Important to contribute to best practise literature Important to evaluate the productivity of SSAF projects Provide evidence in support of organisations commitment to continue Ambassador Program Provide best practise model for placement and professional learning models A unique learning experience that is Innovative, Flexible and Responsive The embedding of service learning Develop volunteering programs and experiences that promote personal development and career readiness Staff time for research and evaluation Promote inclusive and participatory decision-making OPPLN_2015_07Jul_22 final draft rebranded Page 12 of 12

The Health Literacy Framework will focus on people with chronic conditions and complex care needs, including people with mental illness.

The Health Literacy Framework will focus on people with chronic conditions and complex care needs, including people with mental illness. Northern NSW Health Literacy Framework June 2016 Background The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSW LHD) and North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) have a shared commitment to creating an integrated