About us

Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.

We specialise in public policy, workforce development and training, and services that build individual, organisational and community capacity. We translate best evidence into practice for the benefit of our associates and their staff, consumers and communities. Our services, resources and advocacy efforts are informed by Australian and international best practice.

Our Vision is to drive system reform to ensure that people receive the mental health care they need.

Our Purpose is to ensure that people living with a mental illness can access effective and appropriate treatment and community support to enable them to participate fully in society.

Our Values:

• Service: We strive to understand the needs of those we serve and deliver accordingly
• One Team: Working together respectfully, valuing each other, to deliver the best outcomes for associates
• Integrity: Each individual is accountable for their actions, their honesty and doing the right thing
• Courage: Having the courage to deal with change; thinking boldly and finding new ways of doing things
• Achievement: Pursuing personal, team and organisational excellence