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 […]
With the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, tabled on 2nd March 2021, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria will be hosting a forum in Morwell to unravel the Royal Commission’s recommendations and the impact they will have on people aged 50 plus. The report outlined the changes to create
Events for Mental Health Awareness month October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout October, online events will put the spotlight on research, resources, services and supports for people experiencing mental health challenges, as well as their carers. Online mental health resources The WayAhead Programs website is a great place to learn how to support somebody
Public hearings for the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System began in July, and Seniors Rights Victoria has made a formal submission on issues that affect clients and older Victorians more broadly. The submission draws attention to the complex ways that mental health and elder abuse interact. Elder abuse can cause stress, depression and
Summary of issues impacting on the mental health outcomes of older Victorians and recommendations on how to best support the mental health of older people into the future. Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1: The Victorian Government increase investment in peer education programs aimed at: • Reducing the stigma of mental illness across older population groups.
