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.
VTMH Resources for working with interpreters
Resource | 2023
One of four free online modules aiming to support practitioners in working with interpreters in mental health settings. The module helps to identify practical strategies and steps to take for engaging with and discovering useful ways to approach your work with interpreters
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Mental Health Reports
Resource | 2023
AIHW provides mental health reports, publications, and web articles.
Integration of Care in Practice
Resource | 2023
This VDDILG and VAADA document highlights a number of models, tools and activities that capture the integration of alcohol and drug activities into the mental health community and bed-based services.
Community Engagement with Purpose
Resource | 2023
VTMH’s Community Engagement with Purpose resource is a comprehensive suite of resources to support mental health workers and mental health organisations undertake community engagement work.
Improving sexual safety in mental health and wellbeing services
Resource | 2023
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.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 Handbook
Resource | 2023
This handbook is designed to help clinicians access the information they need to practice in accordance with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
COVID-19 Pandemic Plan for the Victorian Health Sector
Resource | 2022
Information and resources for Victorian hospitals and health services to plan their response to Covid-19
Clinical guidance and resources - COVID-19
Resource | 2022
View resources, information and guides for the care of patients and at-risk groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.