Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge and thank the many staff from steering groups, focus groups and working groups who offered their time and expertise to provide consultation on the Therapy Capability Frameworks. We appreciate the level of experience and effort that went into the recommendations as their contributions have made these documents more robust, inclusive and meaningful. All contributors are listed by name in the Close Report presented to the project sponsor, the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Branch (MHAODB). We would also like to express our appreciation for the funding contributed by MHAODB to enable the completion of this phase of the Therapy Capability Framework project.
- Co-Authors of this document (listed alphabetically):
- Justin Chapman – Consumer Consultant and Researcher, MSAMHS
- Sarah Craig – Senior Psychologist, Workforce Development Officer, Therapies and Allied Health Team, MSAMHS
- Cassandra Dodd - Senior Exercise Physiologist, MSAMHS
- Alan Gude – Team Leader, LADDERS, MSAMHS
- Donni Johnston – Senior Community Nutritionist, MSAMHS
- Geoff Lau – Director, Therapies and Allied Health, MSAMHS
- Andrea Parker - Senior Dietician, Older Adults Service, Therapies and Allied Health Team, MSAMHS
- Jeanette Sewell – Professional Lead Leisure Therapy, MSAMHS
Additional specialist contributors: Michelle Combo (Team Leader, Way Forward, MSAMHS), Elizabeth Truong (Manager, QTMHC), and Renee Lee (Rehab Therapy Aide, Alternatives to Admission, MSAMHS).