Doors have opened to a new Recovery College in the South designed to improve mental health and wellbeing.
The first of its kind in Tasmania, the Recovery College is an initiative funded through the Rockliff Liberal Government's Mental Health Reform Program and provides opportunities for all people in the community to improve their mental health, wellbeing, and personal recovery through education.
Learning themes include health and wellbeing, creativity, personal skills and professional development, practical life skills and recovery.
Recovery Colleges are known to change people's lives through inclusive education and assists people in achieving their goals, building connections and, importantly, helping people to get the most out of life.
Launching the College today in Glenorchy, Premier and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Jeremy Rockliff, said that today marks a special day for Tasmania's Statewide Mental Health Services.
"We know that Recovery Colleges are influential in developing and delivering more recovery-focused services that benefit consumers," Premier Rockliff said.
"That's why we are proud to see this College come to fruition so that more Tasmanians can access the mental health services they deserve as we continue to build a contemporary, integrated mental health care system.
"The Recovery College is going to make a real positive difference to the lives of Tasmanians, and I look forward to seeing the model grow across the State."
The primary classroom is in Glenorchy and a second classroom will be opened at the Peacock Centre in early 2023 alongside other new mental health services.
The College is open to anyone, including consumers, family and friends, clinical and support staff, and community members interested in mental health, wellbeing, and recovery. People with all levels of ability and education are welcome, recognising the value of lifelong learning.
The Development of the College has been guided through consultation with national and international colleges and co-designed locally with Flourish, Mental Health Families and Friends, the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Council.
