The Federal Government is offering workers across the all sectors access to a free online training module on infection control. This training module takes about 30 minutes to complete and covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control (IPC) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19. 

MHV is watching the unfolding COVID-19 outbreak carefully, and encourages everyone to practise safety and vigilance during this time. The best source of accurate and up-to-date information on the outbreak remains the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website here.

With heavy hearts, Mental Health Victoria has decided to reschedule the Mental Health across the Lifespan Conference which was due to be held 17-18 March 2020 in Melbourne. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The conference will now take place in November 2020 shortly after the release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Click here for more information.

Mental Health Victoria welcomes the State Government’s announcement of $23.4 million for increased support for people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing after the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season.

Leading international mental health experts on suicide prevention and community care will headline Mental Health Victoria’s timely conference – Mental Health across the Lifespan – to be staged in Melbourne on 17–18 March.

Mental Health Victoria and the Victorian Healthcare Association have released a joint submission to the Productivity Commission's Draft Report into Mental Health.

The Federal Government has announced crucial mental health supports for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires. Supporting the Mental Health of Australians Affected by Bushfires measure will ensure people have access to coordinated and tailored support they need to recover from the effects of the 2019–20 bushfires. An investment of $76 million is being provided over two years.  

The Victorian Government has also announced case support will be provided to people living in Gippsland and North East Victoria. Click below to find out more.  

Today Mental Health Victoria welcomes the release of the interim report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and commends the Commissioners for their outstanding work to date.