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Director to the Board of BPD Community

BPD Community
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THE ROLE: A board director drives the strategic direction of the organisation. Working with other directors to enable the organisation to obtain the resources, funds and personnel necessary to implement the organisation's strategic objectives. BPD Community is in its start up phase, this means that directors are involved in both governance and operational matters - a 'hands on' role. A commitment of two to three hours a week for two years and a financial contribution to the organisation is required.

SKILLS REQUIRED: A board director needs to be committed to the organisation s/he serves. They need to show personal leadership and self management skills as well as a capacity to work collaboratively in a team. High order analytical thinking and conceptual ability is required. Experience at a management level or graduate level qualifications are desirable. People with an interest in or lived experience of BPD are encouraged to apply.

OUR ORGANISATION:  BPD Community is a peer led, grassroots organisation that supports people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their families and friends. We are an organisation for people impacted by BPD by people impacted by BPD. We empower and support people with BPD to gain an understanding of the treatments and services available to them and empower and support family members and friends to advocate for and support their loved ones. We also support workers in the community in their work with BPD. Since 2015 we have helped thousands of people in the Victorian BPD Community to take control of their recovery and rebuild their lives.

OUR VISION:  BPD Community has a vision of a Victoria free from the stigma and discrimination faced by people who experience borderline personality disorder, replaced by the hope and optimism of recovery.

WHAT WE DO:  BPD Community is a trusted voice of the Victorian Borderline Personality Disorder community. We provide peer support for families and friends of people living with BPD, providing a caring and supportive environment to share experiences, advice and support. Our training program is designed to practically support families and friends in strengthening supportive relationships with their loved ones. We have a deep understanding of the issues faced by people with this illness. We work hard to ensure those providing services to or working with people with BPD are made aware of the particular challenges faced by the BPD community. We deliver training to those who work with people affected by BPD. We advocate tirelessly for better support, services and treatment for people with BPD to all levels of government and the medical profession. We have strong links with state and local governments and a range of health organisations that provide mental health care. We advise and inform people with BPD, their families and friends, arming them with the tools they need to support and advocate for themselves and their loved ones. We provide informed support to those who work with people with BPD.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.