3DN has launched new must-have practical tools and resources designed to enhance the skills of professionals and carers who support people with an intellectual disability. The new resources were officially launched on 25 July 2017 by the Hon. Tanya Davies, Minister for Mental Health at a Research to Action Day which was kindly sponsored by NSW Health, and Ageing, Disability & Home Care, Family and Community Services. The day included presentations by carers, advocates, and health and disability professionals (some of whom were involved in the development of the resources), and workshop activities to help attendees become familiar with the resources and how they could be implemented. They day was well attended by health, mental health and disability professionals, carers and advocates, along with academics and those involved in policy development. The resources that were launched included:
- The Intellectual Disability Mental Health Core Competency Framework: A Practical Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals
- New e-Learning modules for disability professionals, carers and mental health professionals
- Podcasts on responsible prescribing to people with an intellectual disability for health and mental health professionals
- A new Positive Cardiometabolic Health for People with Intellectual Disability e-Learning module aimed at health professionals
More information about intellectual disability resources can be found at our website https://3dn.unsw.edu.au/