THE HON MARK BUTLER MP
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing
MEDIA RELEASE
MINISTER CONGRATULATES SA’S MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler today congratulated the winners
of the 7th annual Dr Margaret Tobin Awards.
The awards were presented in Adelaide and coincided with the start of Mental Health
Week in SA, which aims to raise awareness about mental illness and reduce the
stigma and discrimination associated with it.
“It’s very important that the government, the sector and the community work together
to reduce stigma associated with mental illness, which can act as a barrier for people
seeking help,” Mr Butler said.
“The individuals and organisations recognised today have all worked hard to support
and promote positive mental health in South Australia reducing that stigma and
decreasing discrimination in the community.
“I congratulate all of the winners today, as well as all of the entrants in this year’s
awards, who have all contributed to the health and well-being of South Australians.”
The Dr Margaret Tobin Awards were established in 2004 in recognition of the
contribution of the late Dr Tobin toward mental health reform in South Australia.
WINNERS:
CATEGORY 1: Excellence in leadership and commitment to mental health
reform. Winner: Ms Zhila Javidi
CATEGORY 2: Excellence in promoting an understanding of mental health in
the community. Winner: Carer Support – The Mental Health Team
CATEGORY 3:
Excellence in the provision of services to people with a
mental illness who are most in need or most at risk. Winner: Helping Hand
Aged Care – Mental Health Team
CATEGORY 4: Media Award – excellence in promoting positive mental health
by reporting mental illness and mental health in a balanced and respectful
way. Winner: The Guardian Messenger
CATEGORY 5: Aboriginal Award –
excellence in the provision of mental
health services for those most in need or most at risk. Joint Winners: Jenny
Everett/Bobbi Sawyer
CATEGORY 6: Consumer/Carer/Volunteer Award. Winner: Dave Tapley
11 October 2010
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