The Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL) is the central agency for public mental health workforce development in Victoria.
Our vision is to be the centrepiece for mental health learning in Victoria; leading and driving innovation that strengthens and sustains a flexible, curious, knowledgeable and recovery-focused workforce.
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Supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs
Families & carers | Younger persons mental health | 2019
This paper, written by AIFS and Emerging Minds, provides managers, practice leaders, and other decision-makers with practical guidance on supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs.
Co-Design Resource Bank
Service development | 2019
Co-design is both a method and a mindset, underpinned by the belief that people are experts in their own lives. This page features a range of resources that can assist those in planning or delivering co-design. The resources have been developed by TACSI in collaboration with Victorian mental health workforce and services.
Strategy for the Alcohol and Other Drug Peer Workforce in Victoria
Alcohol and other drugs | Workplace wellbeing & practice support | 2019
This Strategy describes the required activity needed to adequately develop, support and sustain the AOD peer workforce. It aims to assist policy developers, funders, AOD peer workers and their employers to work towards a sustainable and thriving peer workforce. Pdf version.
Strategy for the Consumer Mental Health Workforce in Victoria
Consumer perspective | Workplace wellbeing & practice support | 2019
This Strategy describes the required activity needed to adequately support and develop the consumer peer workforce and should be carried out in partnership and with leadership from consumer workers. Pdf version.