Victorians will be able to continue to access immediate support from the 30 Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs across the state, thanks to a funding extension announced by the Minister for Mental Health James Merlino.
By Leilani Darwin, Director, Mind Australia. Leilani is a proud Quandamooka woman, whose ancestral home is Stradbroke Island.
What an absolutely historic time in this country. With the new Labor Prime Minister elected by the people, what changes and outcomes will we see in the mental health sector?
Creative outlets can have many benefits for people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns.
The importance of peer leadership in LGBTIQA+ mental health was a recurring theme for speakers at Mind Australia’s inaugural ‘Respect in action’ webinar.
Emerging artist and Mind Australia resident Brodie Alserda will showcase her work at her first public exhibition ‘Through Her Eyes’ from June. The Haven Frankston resident was awarded a $5,000 Artist Project Grant from Frankston City Council to hold the exhibition at the council’s Mezzanine Gallery.
Mind Australia CEO Gill Callister says Australians have a better understanding of the connection between things like housing, job security and social connection to mental health since the pandemic.