Our vision

CMHL is 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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Our values

At the Centre for Mental Health Learning we value:

CMHL Value: Learning Collective learning
CMHL Value Curiosity Curiosity & integrity
CMHL Value Engagement Engagement & collaboration
CMHL Value Connectedness Authenticity & connectedness
CMHL Value Innovation Innovation & action
CMHL Value Leadership Shared leadership

Our purpose

We are the central agency for public mental health, including lived experience, workforce development in Victoria. We support access to quality, contemporary workforce learning and development, and training. The CMHL is the central agency that connects, collects and shares the information, tools, resources and expertise created through this investment.

 

We identify, create, and support sharing of mental health learning and development resources across Victoria, allowing the sector to reduce duplication, grow leadership and promote high quality resources within a culture of collaboration. You can find training and resources in our link Learning Hub.

Our work can be described across five areas. They are:

  • Capability Development
  • Wellbeing &  Retention
  • Lived Experience Workforces
  • Early Career
  • Digital & Dissemination
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Some examples of the work that we do within each area can be found in link this document.

We will continue to work with stakeholders across the sector to build mental health workforce capability, practice supports, knowledge translation and innovation.

How we engage

We have developed a comprehensive communication and engagement strategy that includes different ways for people to engage with the CMHL. This includes various methods for consultation, such as large forums, meetings, online consultation, specific site visits and interviews.