Partners in Recovery (PIR) - Southern Adelaide-Fleurieu

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• Fleurieu Peninsula: Life Without Barriers & SAFKI Medicare Local
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across Australia who
are living with severe
and persistent mental
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• Onkaparinga: Mind Australia & SAFKI Medicare Local
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24,000 people
• Mitcham, Holdfast and Marion: Workskil Australia & SAFKI Medicare Local
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services to help
people in their
recovery.
Working together, Partners in Recovery
(PIR) agencies cover the following regions:
• Kangaroo Island: Junction Australia
• Alexandrina: Life Without Barriers & SAFKI Medicare Local
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Telephone: (08) 8374 7000
Secure Fax: 1800 775 742
SAFKI Medicare Local
Level 1, Mitsubishi Administration Building
1284 South Road (Tonsley) Clovelly Park
SA 5042
PO Box 209 Melrose Park DC SA 5039
www.safkiml.com.au/consumers/
partners_in_recovery_pir
www.pirinitiative.com.au/
Medicare Locals gratefully acknowledge the
financial and other support from the Australian
Government Department of Health.
Partners in
Recovery (PIR)
We assess a range of
needs to see where
help may be needed.
Everyone is different, and that’s why we make every effort to
asses each person’s needs. Areas we look at can include:
„„ Day to day living
What is PIR?
PIR is a group of agencies that are working
together to better support people with severe and
persistent mental illness, their carers and families in a
more collaborative, coordinated and integrated way.
What does PIR do?
„„ We find and connect support programs and services that are the best fit for the needs of each individual client
„„ We get mutiple sectors, services and support
programs to work together for people living with mental health issues
„„ We help people to function on their own and have more control over their lives
Who can PIR help?
If you know someone with severe and persistent mental
illness who has complex needs, then PIR may be able to help.
We will help
clients set goals
and develop an
individual plan
for their recovery.
„„ Education
„„ Employment
„„ Managing money
„„ Housing
„„ Mental health
„„ Parenting skills
„„ Physical health
„„ Connecting with your community
„„ Justice
„„ Alcohol and other drugs
Like to know more?
Contact a PIR Coordinator on (08) 8374 7000.
How to make a referral
Phone (08) 8374 7000 to refer yourself or ask your GP,
health professional or support worker to refer you.
The referral form can be accessed online at:
www.safkiml.com.au/consumers/partners_in_recovery_pir
Partners in Recovery