3DN, with support from the NSW Ministry of Health, have developed a series of new easy read resources providing information about accessing and navigating mental health services available within NSW.
A historical study by 3DN found people with intellectual disability have & continue to face systemic issues to access #mental healthcare. This research calls for improved policy, governance, services, workforce capacity & research.
A recent study at 3DN, UNSW Sydney with support from the Dementia Australia Research Foundation looked at the health needs and service use of people living with less common types of dementia in NSW.
Researchers at the UNSW and the Autism CRC are seeking volunteer research participants to learn about life in adulthood for people on the autism spectrum.
The Guide has been developed to provide a national framework of understanding and action for frontline mental health service providers with respect to people with an intellectual disability.
