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 […]
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
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
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.
