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December 12, 2022

VTMH Rural and Regional Approach Implementation Project

Over the past 12 months, VTMH has been concentrating on strengthening our relationship with the rural and regional mental health sector through our VTMH Rural and Regional Approach Implementation Project. The main aim of this project is to ensure that VTMH’s programs and services take into account the unique needs of the rural and regional… Read more »

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November 2, 2022

VTMH is expanding!

We currently have a vacancy available for a part time Education & Service Development Consultant (30.4 hours per week). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing education and service development support to mental health services in Victoria’s public health system in order to improve quality of service delivery to people from diverse backgrounds. Please… Read more »

November 2, 2022

State-wide and National support for public mental health services

Dialogue between National and state-wide entities enables relevant alliances and ensures alignment between frameworks.  In the context of cultural responsiveness, this dialogue allows possibilities for messages to be amplified, as an example, Embrace Australia and Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) inform each other and consult with each other about cultural responsiveness strategies in the national and… Read more »

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July 28, 2022

Introduction of new team members – Nivanka, Steph & Abie

Early in 2022, the VTMH team welcomed three new team members. Nivanka De Silva is our new Psychiatry Registrar for 2022 to 2023. Nivanka has a Doctor of Medicine from the University of New South Wales and is in the process of completing a Master of Psychiatry through the University of Melbourne. Nivanka is excited… Read more »