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24.01.2022 This has been a challenging year for many Australians and 2021 is an opportunity for us to continue developing tools to support our mental health. Tell us how you will be #MakingTime in the new year to look after yourself www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au

23.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY | The Commission’s #Vision2030 Roadmap consultation is NOW OPEN! We are connecting with all Australians to incorporate as wide a range of experience as possible when developing evidence-based responses to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Now is your chance to get involved and let us know the impact of Vision 2030 on you. Survey open until 4 Dec https://consultation.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//visio/

21.01.2022 JOIN US | The Commission is holding a post federal budget briefing and discussion as part of our commitment to providing you transparent and up-to-date information on activity that impacts the mental health sector and reform of the mental health system. We will provide you with a link to register for the webinar shortly, but for now, please save the date.

20.01.2022 GET INVOLVED | The Commission is leading the development of a National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which outlines the requirements for an effective system of care for children, seeking to create a new, shared understanding of the roles of families, communities, services, and educators in promoting and supporting child mental health and wellbeing. We invite you to provide your views on the draft Strategy, and to share the consultation link with your networks https://consultation.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//child/

20.01.2022 LAST CHANCE | Tell us how #Vision2030 will impact you, and how you think it could be effectively implemented, in our Vision 2030 Roadmap consultation! We are connecting with all Australians to incorporate as wide a range of experiences as possible when developing evidence-based responses to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Survey open until 4 Dec. Have your say https://lnkd.in/gWG5t3D #mentalhealth

19.01.2022 ARE YOU A SOLE TRADER? | We know it has been a challenging year for you with the impacts of #COVID19, bushfires, flood and drought. While it can be tempting to focus all your time and attention on work right now, it is essential that you take care of yourself. Looking after your general health and wellbeing will put you in a better position to work. The Commission, along with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and Ahead for Business, have created a guide to help you look after your mental health throughout COVID-19 and the road to recovery. Learn more https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Mentally-Health #MentallyHealthyWorkplacesAU

19.01.2022 #MakingTime to talk | We are asking Australians experiencing ill mental health or mental illness to share how they make time to care for themselves, particularly during the holiday period. For many people, #MakingTime to speak with someone you trust, a friend, family or a trusted neighbour, or your GP, psychologist or counsellor may be a great support. Tell us how you are #MakingTime this summer to care for your mental health by commenting below and visiting www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au

18.01.2022 RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS? | The Commission, along with the Mentally Health Workplace Alliance and Ahead for Business, have created a guide to help you start conversations around mental health in the workplace and to help you look out for the signs that someone may need support. Download your copy today www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Mentally-Healthy-Workpl #mentallyhealthyworkplacesau

17.01.2022 As we return to work after the holiday period, and as many of us face changing #COVID19 restrictions, ensuring our workplaces are mentally health is increasingly important. The Commission and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance have developed a series of resources for workplaces of all shapes and sizes, to help start conversations around mental health in the workplace. As an Alliance member, the team at SuperFriend know that supporting our mental health during COVID19 is a must. Find out how your workplace can make changes to support the mental wellbeing of employees today www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Mentally-Healthy-Workpl #MentallyHealthyWorkplacesAu

17.01.2022 MOTHER'S DAY | Today is a day to celebrate and thank the mother's in our lives for everything they do. We acknowledge that for some this day challenging, so if you need support today, or any other day, reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14 and Beyond Blue

16.01.2022 This year we are encouraging Australians to make time for what helps them in difficult moments and to share what they are #MakingTime for with the rest of Australia. Get involved by commenting below and sharing on your social networks using #Makingtime. What are you #Makingtime for this summer? Be inspired www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au

16.01.2022 Today is #InternationalMensDay and it is a great opportunity to start a conversation with the men in your life about their physical, mental and emotional health. Movember Australia has shared easy tips to help men live happier, healthier lives https://au.movember.com/mens-health/general #Movember Movember Australia

16.01.2022 Calling all Australians: Share your experiences as we head towards COVID normal. We’re conducting the Families in Australia Survey: Towards COVID Normal, to un...derstand what family life is like since the initial crisis emerged. Each state and territory in Australia came out of the first lockdown differently what does ‘normal’ mean for your family now? The insights from the survey will be shared with government decision makers and service providers. The findings will help inform decisions on family policy programs and initiatives. Make your experience count. Do the survey today: https://aifs.gov.au/fia-survey-landing #FIAS2 #FIASurvey2

15.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY | The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has developed a consultation paper in the first step for National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations. These standards will help provide safety and quality assurance for community mental health service users, and best practice guidance for service providers and developers. Provide your feedback https://safetyandquality.cmail19.com/t/j-i-flrjkll-l-y/ Consultation closes 30 June.

13.01.2022 Recently we launched the National Suicide Prevention Adviser Final Advice. This Advice paves the way for a clear roadmap for reform and highlights the importance of the voice of people with lived experience contributing to suicide prevention. Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray recognises the significant enhancements some of the recommendations will have on suicide prevention and encourages Australians to "keep the momentum up". Read the Final Advice and watch the webinar https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//national-suicid

12.01.2022 Today is #WorldChildrensDay and it is an opportunity for Australians of all ages to pause and look at what we can do to make a better world for our children. We are currently working on a National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for children 0-12 years to provide a framework for preventing mental illness and reducing its impact on children, families and the community. Find out more here www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Childrens-Mental-Health

12.01.2022 JOIN US | We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter and clear communicator to join our team at the Commission as Director of Communication and Engagement. If that sounds like you or you want to learn more, visit https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/about/employment #careers

10.01.2022 RESOURCES | It has been a challenging year for Australians, in particular Australian workers, with many of us impacted by #COVID19, bushfires, flood and drought. That's why the Commission, along with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and Ahead for Business, have created a series of guides to help start conversations about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, in a safe and supportive way. All workplaces can take simple steps to look after their team's mental health by downloading and sharing these resources made for businesses of all sizes www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Mentally-Healthy-Workpl #MentallyHealthyWorkplacesAU

09.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT | Join @ACSQHC for the launch of the first National Digital Mental Health Standards today at 12:30pm AEDT https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/76bb88.html

07.01.2022 Today Mission Australia released the Youth Survey Report 2020, with over 25,800 young people sharing their most pressing worries. It has revealed young Australian's main concerns are equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and employment. Read the report and learn more of the key findings www.missionaustralia.com.au//young-australians-greatest-co

06.01.2022 GET INVOLVED | Tell us the impact of #Vision2030 on you and how you think it could be effectively implemented in our Vision 2030 Roadmap consultation! We are connecting with all Australians to incorporate as wide a range of experience as possible when developing evidence-based responses to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Survey open until 4 Dec. Have your say https://consultation.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//visi/

05.01.2022 NEWS | Today, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care launched the first National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards. The Commission and our CEO, Christine Morgan, welcome this announcement. Learn more https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au//national-safety-and-q

04.01.2022 #MakingTime to do something that clears your mind or brings you joy may be a simple way get through this challenging period. We want to hear how you are #MakingTime this summer to look after your mental health. Comment below or share on your social media using #MakingTime www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au

03.01.2022 Last month, National Suicide Prevention Adviser Christine Morgan released her Final Advice. Over the past 18 months her team engaged with people with lived experience to develop these documents. Here she shares the key focus areas including the recommendations and objectives. Thank you to people with lived experience of suicide who contributed their voices, knowledge and suggestions. You have shaped this advice. Read the Final Advice https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//national-suicid

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