News and Events

Bridging Project Launch

The Project's official launch was held in Melbourne at the

Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission on August 15th 2008.

Scope's CEO, Diana Heggie addresses the launch.

Viviana Ortolan (left) who presented the inspiring key note address relaxes with Jo Watson (right) after the formalities.

Dr Nick Hagiliassis presents Viviana with her honorarium in appreciation of her contribution to the launch and to the project as a whole.

Dr Teresa Iacono introduces Viviana to the audience

 

Barbara Haynes, a keen supporter of the Bridging Project mingles with the audience.

Colleagues and friends relax after the formalities

Current Activities

Accessible Depression Tool

Presently, we are developing and trialling a new tool for the assessment of depression and related mood disorders. The tool is designed to be accessible to people with complex communication needs. The tool is also designed to be relevant to the lives of people with disabilities, in terms of the way questions are asked, and their focus. A pilot study into this tool will be published shortly.