December 10, 2024
VTMH Rural and Regional Approach Initiative
VTMH continues to test and adapt interventions based on the rural and regional mental health services stakeholder feedback, helping us address the challenges facing mental health services in rural and regional Victoria. In 2024, we held three Foundations of Cultural Responsiveness (FOCR) workshops at Goulburn Valley Mental Health Service, Bendigo Health and Ballarat Mental Health… Read more »
December 10, 2024
Reflecting on the Daryl Oehm Oration 2024
The Daryl Oehm Oration, which is held every two years, took place this year on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, at the elegant St Andrews Conservatory in Fitzroy. The event brought together stakeholders for an evening of networking and reflection, complemented by thought-provoking keynote addresses and cultural performances. The evening featured a keynote address by Emily… Read more »
December 10, 2024
Reflections of my time at VTMH – By Psychiatry Registrar Sangita Raj
This year at VTMH has been an incredibly meaningful chapter in my journey as a registrar—a role I’ve always dreamed of doing. From the moment I joined, I felt welcomed by a team whose kindness, support and inclusivity made me feel valued not just professionally but personally. This experience has also been personal for me,… Read more »
September 3, 2024
VTMH Monthly Registrar Group: A Platform for Cultural Responsiveness in Psychiatry
Fostering Cultural Sensitivity in Psychiatric Practice We are excited to announce the ongoing success of the VTMH Monthly Registrar Group, an initiative dedicated to enhancing cultural responsiveness among psychiatry registrars across Victoria. This group meets for 1 hour, running from 2:30-3:30pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Each session invites psychiatry registrars to bring… Read more »
