A brief introduction to what Supported Decision Making means, and how to do it. This information sheet aims to provide a clear overview to help people know what they should expect from services, and to help clinicians know what they should provide. Endorsed by CentreMHN, VMIAC and IMHA.
Aboriginal health (Department of Health)
Resource | 2023
Many Aboriginal people in Victoria enjoy good or excellent health. However, as a group, Aboriginal people are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes than non-Aboriginal people. This page links to current DH publications on Aboriginal health.
Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) Resource Hub
Resource | 2022
This page provides information about the Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) programs currently operating in Victoria and Australia.
National Lived Experience Workforce Guidelines
Resource | 2022
The Guidelines are intended to inform employers and funding bodies and to support change across the mental health sector by improving understanding of the benefits of the Lived Experience workforce and by supporting employers to assess their local readiness and prioritise activities.
Victorian Specialist Family Violence Advisor (SFVA) Capacity Building Program Fact Sheet
Resource | 2022
This fact sheet provides information about the Victorian Specialist Family Violence Advisor (SFVA) Capacity Building Program in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services.
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on intimate partner violence and mental health
Resource | 2022
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on intimate partner violence and mental health: advancing mental health services, research, and policy
Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill 2022
Resource | 2022
The Mental Health and Wellbeing act and explanatory notes as read in parliament 23/06/2022. This new bill is set to replace the Mental Health Act of 2014.
MARAM and Information Sharing Resource Hub
Resource | 2022
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare have developed this MARAM and Information Sharing Resource Hub to support the implementation of the Information Sharing Schemes and MARAM.
Rising Together - Lifting the lid on the experiences of family/carer lived experience workers
Resource | 2022
The Rising Together study investigated the experiences of family/carer lived experience (LE) workers within the Victorian mental health system, with the aim of better understanding what is needed to ensure the safe and sustainable development of this workforce.
Scoping paper - Pathways for Supporting the 'Not Negotiable' Lived Experience Workforces to Thrive
Resource | 2022
The paper provides recommendations for improving existing training options, career opportunities and support structures to strengthen the lived experience (peer) workforces incl. key opportunities for growth, expansion, professionalisation and advocacy