Services adopting the individual placement and support (IPS) approach have been operating in New Zealand for some time.
Research and experience show us that implementation support and technical assistance really helps in integrating employment and mental health services. It also improves programme reach and outcomes and importantly for many people, encourages employment’s role as a health intervention.
IPS employment support national steering group
As part of a commitment to support the development of high quality IPS programmes in New Zealand and internationally as part of the Learning Community, New Zealand has established an IPS employment support national steering group. This group provides oversight and information sharing in relation to IPS development and implementation across the country.
Representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development, job seekers and their family/whānau, NGO’s, district health boards and Work Counts currently make up the group.
A unique opportunity to hear from a global expert on models of mental health care
We invite you to hear from Professor Eóin Killackey who is in Auckland this July and presenting on supporting vocational aspirations through evidence-based models of primary and community mental health care.
Seeking examples of effective employment models
Work Counts have partnered with Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui and Synergia to deliver the Tōkeke: Building equity in access to work research project, funded by the Health Research Council and Ministry of Social Development.
Work Counts seminar series: Models of youth mental health care and vocational recovery
Hear from Professor Eóin Killackey as he talks through his experience and knowledge on models of care, in particular with youth.
Implementing an IPS prototype in West Auckland
Workwise shares their recent experience implementing an IPS prototype programme within a community mental health centre in West Auckland.
IPS services in New Zealand
Tailoring the process to meet Angela’s needs
By identifying her strengths and skills and focusing on a tailored approach, Angela’s employment and mental health team were able to get her back into work within a year.
Working in parallel to ensure a smooth journey back into work
Anne had a successful career and had never been out of employment, when suddenly her circumstances changed and she was facing a criminal conviction and mental health challenges.
