So what is Open Dialogue?
The Summer Series is a short program of online learning sessions designed to support the launch of the Workforce Development Needs Analysis (DNA) survey.
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Date
Wednesday, 18th February 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location
Online
Hosted by
Collaborative Centre
Cost
Free
About this session:
Learn about the 'Open Dialogue' approach to mental health treatment, care and support. Join Dr. Shelley Hallamore as she presents a consumer journey through Open Dialogue (developed in partnership and with consent of the consumer) and reflects on her experience as a clinician using these approaches to centre the consumer voice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core elements of Open Dialogue approaches, including bringing together mental health practitioners, families, carers, supporters and kin for joint discussions
- Explore how embracing uncertainty and encouraging open discussion can support person-centred care
- Reflect on practical ways to centre the consumer voice in mental health treatment, care and support through a real consumer journey and clinician perspective
About the facilitator
Dr Shelley Hallamore is a psychiatry Registrar at Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services.
For more information on this series, visit The Summer Series.
