Month: October 2020

VMIAC Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

In response to deep concerns raised by NDIS participants, VMIAC has made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee into the NDIS, detailing our concerns about the introduction of Mandatory Independent Assessments

The most frightening series when you realise how far-fetched it is not | Series review of Ratched

Spoilers alert. Content warning: This review contains information about experiences that you may find distressing, including violence and abuse in mental health services and seclusion and restraint. If you are

Global Shapers Melbourne are seeking new young leaders

Global Shapers Melbourne are seeking new young leaders aged between 18-27 with a passion for creating lasting change, to join their Melbourne Hub. Global Shapers Melbourne is the local hub

Are you a member? Register for our AGM! We want our members to have their say, therefore, at this year’s AGM, we are asking for our members to vote on

4-week Group Peer Support program starting this Thursday with CHECK-IN

Join our 4-week Group Peer Support program starting this Thursday with CHECK-IN. Drawing on strengths-based approaches, Group Peer Support provides tools and strategies to help you manage distress, increase your

Press conference today at 2.30pm

The announcement from Premier Dan Andrews may have been disappointing for some yesterday; however, there is another press conference due today at 3.15pm – don’t forget to tune in! If

Urgent assistance contact details for the public holiday

For anyone who needs urgent support this public holiday, or is concerned about someone else, click here to find some contact information for 24-hour services that may be useful. This

Sanctuary art workshop this Saturday

Sanctuary is a yearly mental health month event for all people with lived/living experience of diverse mental health and the mental health system. Caring friends also welcome. Sanctuary 2020 is an

Sincerely Survivor | Mental Health Advocacy through the Arts

Dancers take on the role of pilgrims, exploring asylums of old. Grace Dance Company presents Melbourne Fringe Festival’s online event, Sincerely Survivor, exploring what often goes unsaid and unfelt here

CHECK-IN this public holiday

The long weekend can be difficult for some, so look out for yourselves and loved ones over the coming days. If you are having trouble coping, our CHECK-IN service is