| Description |
348 p. ; 24.400 x 017.000 cm |
| Summary |
Annotation. This book is a landmark on the journey of peer work in the mental health sector in Australia. It is the first of its kind in Australia: a co-produced book on peer work. It is arguably the first of its kind in the world.This book fulfills the need for a deeper understanding of peer work. The growth of the peer workforce, along with the development of new areas of engagement such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme and expansion of the evidence base supporting peer work, highlighted the need for documenting the progress, achievements and future outlook of peer work in the mental health sector in Australia.The publication of this book is both timely and courageous. Timely, because the mental health sector in Australia is currently engaged in the activities and stresses of mental healthcare reform. The growth and maturity of peer work is at a point where its further development and policy structures are intersecting with broader disability sector reforms, leading to new understandings and acknowledgement of the value of quality peer worker. Courageous, because it sets out to produce a quality and substantial book on peer work in Australia, without anything other than enthusiasm and commitment to fulfill a desperate need for such a resource. Also courageous is the reiteration of the fact that there is now good evidence that peer work is an effective and high-quality intervention, and that mental health services require new approaches, such as peer work, in order to deliver effective services.A commitment to co-production of the book was established from the outset. This is reflected in the membership of the editorial working group and the contributing authors. Readers will come to an understanding that the peer workforce is an ever-increasing and vital component of multifaceted teams across all levels of the mental health sector, from service delivery to policy making to funding of services. They will gain understanding of how lived experience and peer work staff bring about much-needed cultural change in services and workplaces |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Author |
Stratford, Anthony, Author, Editor.
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Meagher, Janet, Author, Editor.
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Jackson, Fay, Author, Editor.
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Jayakody, Erandathie, Author, Editor.
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| ISBN |
9780648441700 |
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0648441709 (UK-Trade Paper) : |
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