This Chief Psychiatrist’s guideline sets out the relevant legislation and policy and establishes minimum standards for, promoting sexual safety, supporting human rights, assessing and managing risks, identifying and responding to incidents, and reporting sexual safety incidents.
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WMHNV is an advocacy, research and workforce-training focused network supporting and empowering women’s lived experience and challenging for change at a systems level.
The Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS) is a joint mental health initiative between St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Melbourne Health. The service is multidisciplinary and operates within the mental health policy framework in Victoria.
Foundation House is a specialist refugee trauma agency supporting survivors of torture and other traumatic events. The work includes advocacy, research and training.