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Coproduction: Notes of caution

24 June 2021
Whatever led the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System to decide not to engage a consumer/survivor commissioner it, the decision was a missed opportunity.
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We are the waiting

22 June 2021
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System was received by family and friends in mental health with great enthusiasm and support. The excitement when meeting with...
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The little steps you keep on taking

17 June 2021
“The big steps are the little steps you keep on taking.” I can’t tell you who penned, voiced or authored this statement, but my year nine science teacher said it all the time. As an adult I’ve foun...
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A lived experience perspective on Victoria’s mental health budget

26 May 2021
The news of a record investment in mental health in the Victorian State Budget was very welcome. Some concerns I have had regarding the implementation of the massive and comprehensive reforms recom...
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Boosting the workforce through innovative training

13 April 2021

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System highlighted the need to build workforce capacity and capability. A key part of this will be reimagining methods for the delivery of training, to reach a broad range of individuals regardless of their location, workload and other commitments.

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