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.
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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.
Speech Pathology Australia - mental health
Resource | 2023
Speech Pathology Australia supports speech pathologists working in mental health and trauma. Speech pathologists enhance the health, wellbeing and participation of people with mental health needs through prevention, early detection and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
Co-Design Resource Bank
Resource | 2022
Co-design is both a method and a mindset, underpinned by the belief that people are experts in their own lives. Here, you can download TACSI's practical guides, toolkits and worksheets, as well as reports and white papers that put forward a vision for the future.
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.