Royal Commission into Mental Health Archives

Mental health reform update

10 November 2021

The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to set up a new Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing. The Collaborative Centre will bring together people with lived experience, researchers and health professionals to lead improvement in the mental health system.

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Seniors Rights Victoria recommends better mental health support for older people

15 July 2019

Seniors Rights Victoria’s submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System focuses on the complex interactions between mental health and elder abuse and puts the spotlight on a group of older people caring for adult children with undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues.

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Have your say on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older Victorians

13 May 2019

We want our submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System to be informed by the experiences of older Victorians, so we are holding three teleconference consultations to hear your ideas.

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CEO Message – April 2019

23 April 2019

April has been busy at the COTA Victoria office. As we head into Federal Election season, we've launched our new website and are actively engaged in two royal commissisions.

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Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

18 April 2019

Late last year, the Victorian Government announced the establishment of a Royal Commission into Mental Health – the first of its kind in Australia.

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COTA Victoria’s priorities for the Victorian Government 2019-20 budget

1 April 2019, COTA Submissions

What will Victoria look like in 2031, 2041 or 2061? We need a vision now so we can deliver the best quality of life for our ageing population and our future selves.

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