1. Journal Articles
2. Conference Presentations
3. News & Media

Journal Articles

• Kemp V, Bates A, Isaac M (2009). Mental Health Consumers as Peer Supporters in Western Australia. Health Issues Journal, Issue 96
• Kemp V, Bates A, Isaac M (2009). Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Risk of Physical Illnesses in Persons with Severe Mental Disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Vol 22 No 1.
• Bates A, Kemp V, Isaac M (2008).Peer Support Shows Promise in Helping Persons Living with Mental Illness Address their Physical Health Needs. The Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health,  Vol 27 No 2.

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Conference Presentations

• Bates,A., & Shand,M. (2007) Healthright Overview. Kindling the Flame Conference. Perth, Western Australia
• Bates, A. (2007) Development of a Trial of Peer Advocacy and Support Service. Mental Health Rural and Remote Conference, Western Australia
• Bates A. (September, 2009) HealthRight. Themhs Conference. Perth, Western Australia
• Bates A, Kemp V, Isaac M (2008) Attending to the Physical Health of the Mentally Ill [Poster Presentation]
• Kemp, V. (November 2007) Evaluation of the Peer Advocacy and Support Service Ruah Community Services PASS Seminar, North Perth.
• Kemp, V. (April, 2008) The Future of Peer Support Services in Western Australia, Peep at EEP Conference, Rockingham
• Kemp, V. King, J & Horlin, D. (May 2008), HealthRight Peer Advocacy and Support Service Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Conference, Melbourne.
• Kemp V (November 2008) The Future of Peer Support in Western Australia, Feast of Psychiatry Conference, Alfred Cove.
• Kemp, V. (July, 2009) Improving the Physical Health of people living with mental illness: A Presentation for Health Care Professionals. Winter Sunshine symposium. Bentley.
• Kemp, V. (September 2009) Encouraging Consumers to be Proactive in Their Own Physical Health Care, THeMHS Conference, Perth

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News & Media

• Meeting of Minds (March, 2009) Peer Support Improves Physical Health. [Newsletter Article]
• MedeFacts (Jan, 2009) Helping people with mental illness to help themselves. Available here
• Australian Health Promotion Association (WA Branch) (November, 2007) Healthy Body Healthy Mind [Newsletter Article]
• The West Australian (October 17, 2007) Risks to Mind and Body.[Newspaper Article]
• Intersector Magazine (September 19, 2007) Healthy Body Healthy Mind [Newsletter Article]
• ABC Radio (August, 2007) Healthy Body Healthy Mind Art Project. [Interview]
• Radio Fremantle (August, 2007) Healthy Body Healthy Mind Art Project. [Interview]
• Access TV (August, 2007) Healthy Body Healthy Mind Art Project. [Interview]
• Mandurah Coastal Times (July 7, 2007) Mentally ill should see GP.[Newspaper Article]

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