Your feedback on Safewards
To help our CEO Craig Wallace prepare for the upcoming Safewards Forum, we would love to hear from you if: The Safewards Forum will be taking place on Thursday May 4 2:30-3:30PM at Marvel Stadium. The discussion will be focused on exploring how services can maintain and, where necessary, progress the successful implementation of Safewards.
CEO UPDATE WITH CRAIG WALLACE | 19.04.2023
In this video, VMIAC’s CEO Craig Wallace shares updates about the National Consumer Peak, including upcoming meetings in Canberra and the tender process. He also discusses upcoming opportunities for our members to get involved in shaping VMIAC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2026. Lastly, Craig mentions another consumer consultation opportunity VMIAC is running for the NDIS, that participants
Self-Care in Consumer Consultations
Consultant and Advocate Sue Walker shares self-care practices for consumers participating in reform activities.
Communities of Practice Advisory Group
Lived and Living Experience Workforce Development Background The lived and living experience workforce (LLEW) is recognised within the mental health sector as a growing discipline. LLEW designated roles require lived and/or living experience of mental health challenges, emotional distress, trauma, mental ‘illness’ and/or psychosocial disability, depending on what language is used. Consumer consultants provide direct
CEO UPDATE WITH CRAIG WALLACE | 05.04.2023
In this video, VMIAC’s CEO Craig Wallace shares updates about reforms from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, our advocacy and the establishment of the National Consumer Peak. He also discusses new employment opportunities at VMIAC, our partnerships and changes to our committee of management. Lastly, Craig pays tribute to renown consumer advocate,