Mental health supports for residents of 'locked down' public housing
In a media release on 5 July, the Victorian Government assured the public that mental health supports will be provided to people in 'hard lockdown'.
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We need to understand the pandemic's impact on young people
Living in Limbo. That was the title of a recent report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on a survey that investigated the views of young people in Australia as the COVID-19 pandemic began to hit home. Conducted in April, the UNICEF survey found that, across Australia, all aspects of young people's lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the national response to it.
MHV says Royal Commission delay welcomed, will not slow reform
Mental Health Victoria said the decision to delay the release of the final report by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System was not unexpected given the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Don't miss out on the health support you need
Mental health is as important as other health concerns, says MHV CEO Angus Clelland, in an editorial in Victoria's regional newpapers.
Free online infection control training and advice
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.
Mental Health across the Lifespan Conference postponed
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 Victorian Government’s support for post-bushfire mental health
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.
International and local experts to focus on mental health across the lifespan
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.
