The reform of Victoria’s mental health system is underway. Driving the reforms are the 65 recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system. Twelve months in and much has been achieved already, including: Releasing the Mental health and wellbeing workforce strategy, which sets out the steps needed for recruiting, upskilling and retaining vital mental […]
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommended changes aimed at creating a future mental health and wellbeing system that provides holistic treatment, care and support for all Victorians. But what does this mean for Victorians aged 50+ who use mental health services and support programs, or who care for someone with mental health
The Victorian Government recently introduced legislation to establish the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing. This was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Collaborative Centre will be a purpose-built facility in Melbourne. It will bring together people with lived experience, researchers and health professionals to lead
