August 31, 2021
A new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act for Victoria
The Victoria State Government asked for public feedback ahead of preparing the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act. A new Act was a key Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommendation. Public engagement regarding the new Act opened in mid-June and closed on 1 August. VTMH provided a written submission in July. We also hosted… Read more »
July 26, 2021
Spiritual care and mental healthcare
In coming months, we’re once again joining with Spiritual Health Australia to talk about the spiritual aspects of mental healthcare. Following a webinar panel discussion in June, a new series of ‘Spirituality and diversity’ sessions will begin in August. Registrations are now open for the first four sessions in this eight-part series. Open the links… Read more »
July 19, 2021
Diversity equity and inclusion
We’ve published a new paper that outlines what it means to put diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) at the heart of a reformed public mental health service system. This position paper begins by describing VTMH and key considerations regarding culture, intersectionality and mental health practice. It then outlines four areas of enquiry that are proposed… Read more »
June 16, 2021
A culturally safe & responsive mental health system: ECCV & VTMH joint recommendations
Call for a New Framework for a Culturally Responsive and Safe Mental Health System in Victoria
