Institutionalisation isolates people with psychosocial disabilities, stripping away autonomy and undermining recovery. It’s not just about buildings; it’s about systems and mindsets that remove choice and dignity under the guise of care.
That’s why deinstitutionalisation is a critical step toward realising rights and inclusion.
It was inspiring to hear from three panellists at the #AustralianAidConference who shared their perspectives through lived experience, research, and practical work advancing this process.
A big thank you to @Aleisha Carrol for facilitating a thought-provoking discussion, and to @Sera Osborne from the Fiji Psychiatric Survivors Association, @Agus Hasan Hidayat from Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI) Global, and @Robyn Leven from DFAT for generously sharing your insights.
You can read more of our panellist’s research work here:
- Voices from Fiji on exclusion and the power of inclusion: https://www.cbm.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/field-programs/mental-health/barriers-and-enablers-research
- Fiji Research project page
