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.

Mental health is as important as other health concerns, says MHV CEO Angus Clelland, in an editorial in Victoria's regional newpapers. 

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. 

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.