Seclusion Rates on ABC News
We are extremely pleased to see our concerns around seclusion rates in Victoria being showcased on ABC news, and our Chair Chris Maylea talking on behalf of VMIAC! Not only
Seclusion and Restraint: Report #2 and Position Statement
We are extremely excited and proud to announce the release of our Seclusion Report #2 (2020) and Seclusion and Restraint Position Statement. The unnecessary and widespread use of restrictive practices
Blog post: Maintaining Friendships in Lockdown
By Robin Litvins-Salter Today is International Friendship Day. This is a day to think about the important role friends and friendships play in our lives. From a mental health perspective
What If…women’s mental health was a priority in Victoria? | Jayashri Kulkarni
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni will be discussing, ‘What If…women’s mental health was a priority in Victoria?’ in our next ‘What If…’ webinar! Please note, this webinar is next Monday 3rd August,
What If…culture, gender and mental health fused together in a melting pot of promise? Maggie Toko
Thank you to all those who tuned in to hear Maggie Toko discuss, What If…culture, gender and mental health fused together in a melting pot of promise? To watch the
Mental Health Reform Victoria Update
Mental Health Reform Victoria (MHRV) has announced the appointment of two senior lived experience advisors to support the implementation of the Mental Health Royal Commissions interim recommendations. The appointment of
Free online Emotional CPR Training workshop places now available
There are extra spaces now available within the DHHS funded free online ECPR training workshops at VMIAC, which take place weekly until the end of September. All of the workshops
Remember To Wear a Mask and be Safe.
COVID-19 in Victoria has escalated over the last week with 484 new coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours. As a result, the wearing of masks when outside of the
National Diabetes Week
This week we have been giving extra attention to the impact diabetes and other chronic health issues can have on mental health, in recognition of National Diabetes Week and this
It Will Be OK
The last week has been difficult for a lot of us locked down and cooped up within Melbourne and its surrounds. “The fact of the matter is that after a