UPDATE: We are mobilising trained disaster mental health support clinicians who will join staff at Bondi Junction in the coming days. The first mental health staff will be at Bondi Junction from this afternoon to provide support.

We are also working on finding a location for…

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contact any of the below services available 24/7:
•Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
•Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue.org.au/forums
•ReachOut: reachout.com

MHA CEO Carolyn Nikoloski joined Black Dog Institute for the launch of the Centre of Research Excellence in Depression Treatment Precision at Parliament House in Canberra today.

Congratulations Professor, Executive Director and Chief Scientist Samuel Harvey and the Black Dog Ins team!

MHA is calling for the government to commit funding for the full implementation of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy in the upcoming Federal Budget & establish a mechanism for lived experience & sector involvement to evolve the Strategy and monitor its implementation.

Harmony Week is here! | 18 - 24 March

Through the theme of “everyone belongs,” this week promotes inclusivity, respect, and a shared sense of belonging, all of which are essential to positive mental health outcomes.

This #iwd , we're thrilled to profile our CEO, Katie Acheson in her latest piece with TechDay Australia discussing the importance of mental health tools for young women.

Read more here: bit.ly/3V8OR3g

March 8 is International Women's Day, themed: Count her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Flourish Australia is committed to celebrating the contributions of women, and challenging gender biases and stereotypes, today and everyday.

Have you ever wondered about the Framework for Mental Health in Multicultural Australia (the Framework) and how it could be applied to your workplace?

Now is your opportunity to have your questions answered by registering for this FREE webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The data shows mental health conditions now account for 9 per cent of all serious workers’ compensation claims, a 36.9 per cent increase since 2017-18.

Read more in our latest CEO Update: mhaustralia.org/newsletters-bu…

1.1 million Australians are now living with an eating disorder & the economic & social cost of eating disorders grew to $67 billion. We need further investment into eating disorders to resolve this public health crisis. Read more ⬇️
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Last week was an important milestone in the evolution of Australia’s mental health system, with representatives of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Lived Experience Group joining us for the first induction session.

Read more: mhaustralia.org/newsletters-bu…

'Hear Us Out' is a great new podcast series that features the voices of young people in the NT talking about life in Australia and mental health.

This podcast has been Produced by Melaleuca Australia and Embrace Multicultural Mental Health.

🎧open.spotify.com/show/6xwN6vKB9…

Mental Health Australia and the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum have worked in partnership to develop 'Advice to governments on evidence-informed and good practice psychosocial services'.

Read the paper here: mhaustralia.org/submission/adv…

There is currently no national accredited CALD mental health training package available for the Australian mental health workforce.

Read more in our Pre-Budget Submission here: mhaustralia.org/submission/202…

This week Ms Rachel Fishlock, CEO of Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, has written about implement the Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration to progress Closing the Gap in our latest CEO Update.

Read our latest CEO Update here: mhaustralia.org/newsletters-bu…

We are calling on the government to develop and fund implementation of a multi-year mental health reform roadmap, which is co-designed with the sector and people with lived experience.

Read our Pre-Budget Submission here: mhaustralia.org/submission/202…

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Explore all the principles affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: un.org/en/about-us/un…
#StandUpForHumanRights

Today is World Day of Social Justice.

People with mental ill-health around the world continue to face inequalities.

We need a human-centered response that promotes social justice for everyone, everywhere.

United Nations #HumanRights