Personal Empowerment
Hervey Bay GEMS is
The continuing operation of GEMS
depends on the involvement of
members. By way of voluntary
work, social participation and
management.
Members have the opportunity to
become involved in all aspects, of
the daily running, policy and
decision making, in day to day
management, and in the long term
vision of GEMS.
(consumer / peer operated)
How to Join
If your main barrier to getting a
life or a job is a mental health
problem, you are eligible to join
GEMS. There are no membership
fees. Referrals by GP, Health
serv ices, self ref err al by
appointment-Phone or Email.
For People interested in Voluntary
work, Cert 1V MH students –
Call us, we offer training,
workshops & orientation-for staff.
Respite & Supported
Accommodation
committed to Recovery (some
call rehabilitation).
GEMS is a welcoming trusting,
safe empowering environment
Mental Health
that supports people with Mental
Health concerns to build Concerns ?
confidence and skills. People use
GEMS to recover, to achieve
goals such as paid employment
and participate in the
Opening Hours:
Mondays , Wednesdays
9:30 am to 3-00 pm
Cost $6 inc hot meal & activities
: social activities
Saturday morning social outing—at Boat Club
Noon to 2pm-lunch & raffles
Thursday Evenings from 6 pm to 9pm
Dinner
Recovery is
How to contact us: Hervey Bay
Location: Archer St Pt Vernon
Phone/Fax: 41254215 GEMS at
Sandy & Reg:41254215 /0432608580
stay.9156@bigpond.com
Dave: 41247421 ( Dave can also ar-
“Palms Oasis”
range transport where necessary)
 What do we do at GEMS ?
GEMS helps people with mental
health concerns to recover,
developing work, social and life
skills, confidence and stamina.
People who are working, not working
on pensions or who are seeking paid
employment can attend GEMS
rebuild their social life and
participate in the wider community.
Some members take on valuable
roles in running GEMS, and find this
work highly satisfying.
The following Programs are
available at GEMS:
GEMS at “Palms Oasis “
Work-Day: Members and staff Daily Living in the Community
join together to keep GEMS & Day respite/support
running, using every inch of our well
equipped, warm and friendly house, This new program is targeted at
our busy kitchen our sunny
people with mental health concerns
enclosed outdoor area & garden.
(consumers) & care providers who
In this way, members develop skills
experience social isolation. The
and confidence. Getting into
program includes both structured
something that is fun and
productive builds and not so structured socially
esteem and based day activity programs which
motivation. develop skills, confidence and
GEMS Respite social networks. This will increase
& s up p or t ed ability to participate in social,
accommodation recreational and educational
gives new hope- activities, thereby improving
health outcomes and quality of life.
We understand- It’s what “Recovery really is about”
GEMS bridge the gap between post
hospital and home, respite, and
offers short to medium term
accommodation fully supported by
People who care all GEMS are also
supported in Recreation: members
develop social skills and friendships
in a wide range of social activities,
including excursions, workshops,
movies BBQ & pizza days, art,
craft, games-chat
Educational Groups: such as Personal Effectiveness and Healthy Lifestyle