Lamp’s Mission Statement 

 

The following values and principles guide the activities of Lamp Inc:

  • Acceptance of all cultural and gender diverse groups

  • Recognition of an individual’s right to privacy

  • Upheld the rights and dignity of all people

  • Promote social justice, fairness and equity

  • Provide a quality service to Lamp Inc and community members

  • Ensure the inclusion of people with mental illness their families, friends and carers in the decision making process of the organization

  • Ensure transparency to all service areas

  • Work within the principles and practices of accountability and collaboration with all stake holders and funding bodies.

 

History of Lamp Inc.

Lamp Inc was established in August 1996, with a community based focus. Lamp encourages and supports both consumers and carers to be represented on the Lamp Board.

 

The Friends Of Lamp

With the introduction of the Friends Of Lamp, clients and carers have become instrumental in creating a strong network between themselves and their community.

Through its fund raising activities, FOL supports and finances regular carer retreats and client holiday programs and is also the official fundraising group for Lamp Inc. encouraging client self-valorisation and offering advocacy to its members.

Friends Of Lamp provides the following services to its members

  • Friendships

  • Involvement in Mental Health Week, held in October every year, and many other mental health celebrations and events.

  • Fund raising to assist with service expansion and social activities.

  • The Friends Of Lamp help out around the centres with activities and maintenance, and are the drivers of the Lamp Op Shop.

Op Shop

Our Community Op Shop is unfortunately not operating due to a number of factors. Look out for our pop-up stalls, when you are next visiting local markets and events. Thank you for your support

 
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Board of Management

Lamp Inc’s Board of Management is well represented by members of the community from such diverse fields as Health, Mental Health, Business, Education, Psycho-Social and Community Enterprise. Consumer, Carer representatives are present as serving Board Members.

Day 2 Day

Day to Day Living centre based programs are offered for all age groups and include:

  • Workbench activities in a fully functioning workshop environment

  • Music lessons with trained teachers

  • Art workshops

  • Craft and hobby workshops

  • Gardening and outdoor activities

  • Full access to our gym and sporting equipment

  • Visits to points of interest and events in the community  

 
 
 

Lamp Inc Room 226

A centre designed for young people between the ages of 14-20

Room 226 Facilities:

  • Gaming stations

  • Exercise equipment

  • Huge TV

  • Resources

  • Access to musical instruments

  • Access to art supplies

  • Resources

Our activities are centre based & include:

  • Music lessons with trained teachers

  • Full access to our gym equipment and other sporting equipment

  • Access to games room

  • Gardening and outdoor activities

Our mission is to enhance wellbeing, create positive networks and maintain links with in the community. The youth program strives to embrace early intervention and convey information to the community about mental health relating to youth.