The 2014 Act came into effect in July 2014. It introduced new principles to support people experiencing mental illness to make and participate in treatment decision (shared decision making) and to have their views and preferences considered and respected.
Christmas support
Merry christmas 🙂 We realise the christmas season can be stressful for many of us and have listed below a few websites that can offer assistance at this time.
National Stigma Report Card
The National Stigma Report Card presents the findings from Our Turn to Speak, the most comprehensive survey of its kind in Australia. The findings strongly reinforce the importance of continuing to work collaboratively to build an Australia free from stigma and...
aSmile Feedback
Thanks for all your feedback, we appreciate the support 🙂 We have listed below some highlights from the 18 submissions received.
OCD & Anxiety Disorders Week
A week of community events, workshops and activities supporting people with anxiety disorders, their carers, family, friends and health professionals. Commencing with a Community Education Seminar, Saturday August 4th Venue: The Vibe Savoy, 630 Little Collins Street,...
Dental Health Week
Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA)’s major annual oral health campaign. It takes place each year in the first full week of August and this year DHW will be August 3 – 9. The ADA and this campaign aim to educate Australians about...
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day, recognised on 28 July, is one of only nine days and two weeks that WHO Member States have mandated as “official” global public health days. In Australia, the national World Hepatitis Day campaign is coordinated by Hepatitis Australia...
National Diabetes week: 12 -18 July 2020
Diabetes Australia is launching Heads Up on Diabetes – a new campaign focusing on the mental and emotional health impact of living with diabetes
COVID-19 resources
s Australian Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources A collection of resources for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources A list of resources in English about COVID-19, including fact sheets, guidelines...
Swinburne University COVID-19 survey
COVID-19 and You: Mental Health in Australia Now There is an urgent need to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of Australians. The Centre for Mental Health at Swinburne University is conducting an urgent survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the...
New National Mental Health Commission website
The National Mental Health Commission has launched a new website where you can access the latest information about the Commission.