This report focuses on Victoria’s state-funded mental health and wellbeing services and the people who accessed these services for treatment, care and support in 2022–23.
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.
Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System - Final Report
Resource | 2021
The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System delivered its final report on 3 February 2021 and it was tabled in Parliament by the Victorian Government on 2 March 2021. The work of the Commission has now concluded.
Mental health workforce strategy and capability framework
Resource | 2021
Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing workforce strategy 2021–2024 sets out a coordinated and strategic approach to deliver the diverse, skilled and multidisciplinary workforce required for Victoria’s reformed mental health and wellbeing system.
Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework
Resource | 2021
The Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework sets out the skills, knowledge and ways of working that the workforce will require in the new integrated and responsive mental health and wellbeing system. It will be revised to keep pace with emerging and evolving needs.
Monitoring Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Reform: National Report 2018
Resource | 2018
The 2018 National Report shows progress and outcomes of key national reforms in mental health, including reporting on the Primary Health Networks, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Suicide Prevention initiatives and the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan.
Map of the NSQHS Standards second edition with the National Standards for Mental Health Services
Resource | 2018
This document maps the 2nd edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards with the National Standards for Mental Health Services (NSMHS). The purpose of the document is to demonstrate to mental health stakeholders the extent of alignment between the two sets of standards.
Royal Commission Into Family Violence - Report and recommendations
Resource | 2016
The Commission's multi-volume report canvasses the many views heard by the Commission during its consultation processes and covers a broad range of topics. It then lists and details the Commission's 227 recommendations.
Victoria's 10-year mental health plan
Resource | 2015
Victoria's 10-year mental health plan sets an ambitious, long-term vision for mental health and wellbeing. It will guide investment and drive better outcomes for Victorians.
Council of Australian Governments - The Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform 2012 – 2022
Resource | 2012
The roadmap outlines the reform directions governments will take over the 10-year period 2012-2022 and re-commits the Australian Government and states and territories to working together towards real improvements in the lives of people with mental illness, their families, carers and communities.