We have been working on a project to develop resources for consumers to explain your rights under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (MHWA), the laws that govern Victoria’s mental health system.
This initiative will increase awareness about the new mental health act, find out what you need to know about the new mental health act, find out how VMIAC can support you to understand the new mental health act – including any changes, promote consultation, co-design resources, and promote co-designed resources.
We are holding consultations this month at Morwell and Sunshine for mental health consumers. This will be a small group discussion to hear about the issues in your area, and what information you want to know about your rights as mental health consumers.
Your questions and contributions will be used by VMIAC to help make resources—such as videos and factsheets—for consumers about their rights.
| Event details | |
| Morwell | |
| Date: Tuesday 27 February 2024 | |
| Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm | |
| Location: 2- 8 Fleming Street (corner Church Street), Morwell 3840 | |
| Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240360842617858 | |
| Sunshine | |
| Date: Monday 26 February 2024 | |
| Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm | |
| Location: Brimbank Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, 45 Dickson St., Sunshine, Victoria 3020 | |
| Register here: Jotform |
Participants will be reimbursed for their time. Payments of $180 will be made upon the complete participation in the 1.5-hour consultation. Numbers are limited.
For any questions, please email patrick.weiniger@vmiac.org.au or call 0416 383 410.