http://www.nimhe.csip.org.uk/ Upcoming events en-gb Mental Health Act 1983: Implementing the changes in practice, Thursday 2 April 2009 at ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1  The Mental Health Act 2007 came into force in November 2008 and introduced nine key changes to the Mental Health Act 1983, the majority of which were fully implemented from this date. This conference brings together practitioners, managers and commissioners to discuss and share early learning and emerging key themes. The aims of the conference are to:•    discuss key themes emerging from current practice•    share early learning experience and good practice•    understand the latest developments and their implications for practiceFor further information and to book, please visit www.olm-pavilion.co.uk  YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: THE PATH AHEAD, 1 – 4 Sep 2009, Perth Convention Centre, Perth, Western Australia                                     You can join them in exploring the links between community, culture and mental health; the connections we all need to live, work and thrive together. TheMHS will join with the WA Transcultural Mental Health Conference and the Australasian Refugee Health Conference. This event will link concepts of the interrelatedness of individuals, families and communities, providing connections which can strengthen and support mental health and well being. Streams within the conference will include:- Networks, relationships and partnerships to improve mental health and well being in our communities.- Inclusion, sense of place, connection and drawing together - Speaking out, renewal, recovery and hope - Moving forward in policy directions, clinical practice and service provision The 2009 TheMHS Conference in Perth will include the voices of international, national and local leaders from carers, consumers, policy makers, practitioners, and researchers.      TheMHS 2009 will be valuable for consumers, carers and families, academic representatives, government staff, mental health service staff, members of the community sector, students and the media. How to book: Abstracts submission is now open; online registration will be available at the end of March 2009.www.themhs.org       Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:20:22 GMT http://www.nimhe.csip.org.uk/news-and-events/news--events/upcoming-events.html http://www.nimhe.csip.org.uk/news-and-events/news--events/upcoming-events.html