The concept of ‘Recovery’ has entered into the policy arena of Australia’s mental health systems, yet there remains a level of uncertainty about what this means and how these principles can be incorporated into all aspects of practice. Many services and programs are using the term ‘Recovery’, yet there are many differences in how this framework is implemented in practice.
Training on its own, has a limited ability to support workers to implement recovery-based practice within their workplace. Adopting a ‘Recovery’ orientation requires both a comprehensive understanding of ‘Recovery’ and the ability to incorporate it into all aspects of practice and service delivery.
The ROMP® approach is designed to provide a rich learning experience in delivering services that support personal recovery.
It provides regular mentoring, support, and assistance to participants as they initiate learning projects in their organisation.
Participants also have the opportunity to share their learning at scheduled forums throughout the project.
ROMP® is a 12 month action learning program for mental health leaders, that aims to provide a platform that can :
ROMP® takes an action learning approach which asks participants to be involved in ongoing self-directed projects around Recovery-oriented practice within their organisation.
ROMP® is delivered within specific geographic targets or communities of interest. This is purposefully designed so that agencies can work together and support each other in implementing Recovery-based practice initiatives.
Participants will be able to access:
Action Learning is based on the relationship between reflection and action. Where the focus is on the issues and problems that individuals bring and planning future action with the structured attention and support of the group. Put simply, it is about solving problems and getting things done’ (Fry et al)
