Download a PDF of the 2012 Annual Report - Black Dog Institute

GeneralManager’sReportIn 2012 the Institute undertook a thorough reviewof its strategy and directions, stakeholder perceptionsand general population awareness. This processresulted in a strategic plan from 2012 to 2015, drivingthe Institute’s efforts toward population-based impact.Within this strategy, Black Dog Institute has thefollowing key objectives:1. To strengthen research performanceand broaden the range of fields inwhich Black Dog Institute has recognisedexpertise2. To deliver a range of effective, cuttingedgeand sustainable clinical services indepression and bipolar disorder, brainstimulation, step-up/step-down eHealthinterventions and ongoing psychologicalservices that build on and complimentresearch excellence3. To ensure that Black Dog Institute isa leader in new mental health developments,health reform and healthtechnology4. To create sustainable education activitiesby building on the Institute’s strengths intraining health care professionals, workplaces,schools and communities and tocreate new models of delivery5. To ensure the Institute remains afinancially sustainable and accountableorganisation, a partner of choice and agreat place for staff to work.Consistent with its history, the Institute remainscommitted to conducting high quality research toprovide the evidence-base for improved prevention,intervention and recovery tools and models of care.The consumer is at the centre of everything we do.10