Who is FaPMI?

FaPMI is a DOH funded initiative based within The Bouverie Centre. Organisationaly the strategy is structured as follows:

FaPMI Management Committee
This consists of representatives from Division of Mental Health, Drugs and Regions (DOH), and the Bouverie Centre, and the FaPMI Statewide Coordinator.  The committee's mission is to provide strategic direction, support and feedback to the Statewide FaPMI Coordinator in order maximize the effectiveness of the implementation of the FaPMI Strategy.  It meets quarterly at the Bouverie Centre.
 
FaPMI Advice Exchange Group
This group consists of representatives from government, consumer and carer groups, peak bodies and key service providers. The group draws on the experience and practice wisdom of its members to inform and guide the implementation of the strategy. The group will:
  • provide information and guidance from a range of perspectives;
  • assist with a consultation strategy regarding feedback on potential FaPMI policy direction; and
  • support the implementation of the FaPMI strategy through their individual organisations.

The group has representation from a range of organisations including Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, DOH, DHS, VACCHO, Community Mental Health, VACRO, Parenting Research Centre, VTPU, VMIAC, GP Divisions Victoria, Victoria Police, Infant Psychiatry, CAMHS, Carers Victoria, the Child Safety Commissioner, Bouverie, and the Victoria Mental Health Carers Network.  The group meets three times a year at the Bouverie Centre.

Statewide Coordinator
This role involves overseeing the implementation and coordination of the FaPMI Strategy on behalf of DOH.  It includes establishing and sustaining management and advisory mechanisms and processes, training workforce development initiavties, supporting local FaPMI Coordinators, and reporting annually to DOH on progress and achievements.

Local FaPMI Coordinators
These positions champion the FaPMI Strategy and coordinate activity within the catchment of their employing service. They build on existing infrastructures and partnerships, establish new networks where necessary, and are well placed to assist network partners to better support families. 
 
The local FaPMI coordinators, with the support of the central FaPMI coordinator and other local infrastructures:
  • support the early identification of families with care and support needs in their local area;
  • provide specialist mental health services with training and consultation to promote family focused practice that takes account of the needs of all family members, particularly children, in the parents’ assessment and care planning;
  • provide training for non-mental health services such as maternity services, primary care and community health services, universal and target early years services, child and family support services, school nurses and student wellbeing and support staff, youth services, justice, emergency, housing and AOD services and community organisations about mental illness and its impact on all family members;
  • develop local FaPMI networks, or build on appropriate existing networks, forging strong partnerships between specialist mental health services and their network partners, in particular IFS and AOD treatment services; and
  • advocate for and support endeavours to provide support programs for parents with a mental illness and for their children and young people, within the mainstream child and family, youth and education services and within specialist mental health services as appropriate. 
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