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.
Heads Up on Diabetes
Diabetes Australia is launching Heads Up on Diabetes – a new campaign focusing on the mental and emotional health impact of living with diabetes.
This National Diabetes Week, let’s have a conversation about the real impact diabetes can have on a person’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
During National Diabetes Week we are offering people with diabetes the opportunity to have a confidential, informal discussion over the phone with a professionally trained psychologist.
This could be the first step to better mental or emotional health. Learn more