Lydia Forbes

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Mental Health Services

Lydia has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy – Hons) and has a passion for evidence-based, consumer-driven public mental health services. Having worked in the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as Team Manager at the Trevor Parry Centre (a 20-bed residential mental health rehabilitation unit) for the past 11 years, Lydia has felt privileged to be able to partner with residents on their journey to recovery and support the multidisciplinary team in the continual pursuit of best practice. Lydia has a strong sense of social justice and has supported the implementation of various biopsychosocial health initiatives at the TPC.

Presentations & Resources

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Beyond the Smoke – A Customised Smoking Cessation Support Program for Consumers at the Trevor Parry Centre

Audio visual • Other resource • Michelle Quirk • Lydia Forbes Smoking/nicotine cessation Open