CDI Consumer Group

Name of Group AMILE Advocacy Service Inc.

State Based VIC

Town or Suburb Wyndham Shire

Description of the group We provide peer support, information and advocacy to those who live with mental illnesses, their carers and families. We provide two weekly support groups, one on Wednesdays between 10 am and 2 pm and a families group on Sundays between 1 pm and 3 pm where there are activities provided for children and a bbq lunch

Main Activities Advocacy, Self-help, Specific Workshops, Mutual Peer Support, Outreach service for those unable to travel

Year the group was formed 2006

Area covered by the group Wyndham Shire, Victoria

Group meetings

Location Werribee

Frequency Weekly

Times 10 am - 2 pm Wednesdays; 1 pm - 3 pm sundays

Dates

Approx number of consumer members 28

Membership criteria Open to all

Leadership structure of the group We are operated by an Executive Committee of Management whose positions are held by leaders in our community and members of AMILE.

History of the group AMILE Advocacy Service Inc. was founded by Janelle and Ian Reeves in May 2006 after the formation of a base committee. Janelle lives with Bi polar disorder and was frustrated at the lack of support services available for those with illnesses AND their families and the lack of services available out of "normal" business hours. Our first group commenced in June 2006, on Sundays and this group still runs every week. We provide a bbq lunch, craft activities, games, access to computers and discussions about living with illnesses, recognising triggers and putting in place coping strategies for the various episodes we can experience.

Contact details for AMILE Advocacy Service Inc.

  Mrs Janelle Reeves

Postal address

Email amileinfo@yahoo.com.au

Phone 03 9742 7193