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25.01.2022 As we like to keep our members updated on whats going on within Victoria's mental health system, a lot of our content has today been removed by Facebook as we often share and cite Australian news outlets for this content. We have lost some very valuable comments and feedback as part of this, but if you still wish to stay in the loop, all posts we share on Facebook are still available via our twitter, website and newsletter.

25.01.2022 Don't forget to register to hear VMIAC's CEO, Maggie Toko, talk about our consumer run organisation, the services we provide and the contributions we are making to the community of those living with emotional and mental distress. The webinar starts at 3pm tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all there.

23.01.2022 Yesterday, VMIAC attended a Special Interest Group briefing, hosted by Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Michael Sukkar MP, to outline the key elements of the 2020-21 Victorian State Budget. Here is our summary of the key discussions relating to mental health. Read our full statement here.

23.01.2022 As part of Mental Health Week, we reached out to members to share their experiences with communities, and how those communities impact their mental health. A key community is the community built through art and creativity. "Regardless of whether it’s made with a paintbrush, a pen, or a musical instrument, art can give us insight that can be difficult to match." Read the full blog here.

22.01.2022 As part of Mental Health Week, VMIAC will be releasing a limited podcast series looking at the relationship between mental wellbeing and community. Our first episode features Hope, a person with lived experience of mental distress and advocacy. Hope uses her story to reduce stigma around mental health and educate others on childhood trauma and its effects on people.

20.01.2022 Episode 3 of our Mental Health Week podcast series sees our Communications Assistant, Robin, talking with Catherine about their research into collaborative practices and consumer leadership. Catherine shares their amazing perspectives and insights into how research can help consumers have their voices heard. Listen to it here!

20.01.2022 Don’t miss Mental Health Victoria’s February symposium, #PuttingItAllTogether with analysis of the Royal Commission report, the Productivity Commission Inquiry, Vision 2030 and more. An essential for everyone in the mental health sector. https://tinyurl.com/mhvputtingitalltogether

20.01.2022 Health Issues Centre are tomorrow hosting a public forum in response to The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proposal to introduce a Clinical Information Sharing (CIS) System. This would enable complete clinician access to patient health records across both the Victorian public hospital network and external health service providers. If you wish to take part in this forum, click here to register. Registrations close soon.

17.01.2022 We understand the recent news about a Victoria wide lockdown is disappointing for many, even though it is understandable considering the risk COVID-19 poses. In response our CEO, Maggie Toko, has put together this short video discussing the current ongoing situation, and some of the services and resources available to all Victorians, regardless of if you are based within the metro, rural or regional parts of Victoria. Click here to find out more!

15.01.2022 We are pleased to share and raise awareness of the findings from our second mental health and COVID-19 survey. After the second wave of COVID-19 hit and Stage 4 restrictions were implemented, we knew this would have an impact on people living with mental or emotional distress. Therefore, to better understand how they have been affected, how it differs from the first wave and what services are needed to sufficiently support them, we designed Survey #2. Click here to read the full findings.

15.01.2022 The Royal Commissions final report is set to be released soon and we want to ensure that our responses represent lived experience voices. Over the next couple of months, we will be hosting a number of online workshops on topics we have identified as key areas of interest. If you would like to take part, head to our website now!

13.01.2022 As part of Mental Health Week, VMIAC is releasing a limited podcast series looking at the relationship between mental wellbeing and community. Our second episode features Paul. Paul has a lived experience of mental and emotional distress, as well as both incarceration and hospitalisation. Paul now works with various organisations using his unique experience to advocate for others as well as himself. Listen to our talk with him here.

13.01.2022 Today at 3pm our CEO, Maggie Toko, will be hosting a 45 minute webinar talking about our consumer run organisation, the services we provide and the contributions we are making to the community of those living with emotional and mental distress. Please make sure you register to receive the Zoom link to join.

10.01.2022 Our hearts go out to all of those currently facing strict lock-down measures in several in-patient care services across Victoria. We understand that though containing this outbreak is of utmost importance, our thoughts are with those consumers who are dealing with these added stresses and restrictions in what is already a difficult circumstance. You can read more updates about this ongoing situation here.

10.01.2022 Kristin Gillespie is a poet and artist with a lived experience of being a client of the NDIS. Kristin’s poem, titled "The MH NDIS Experience," beautifully highlights the plight of those engaged with the NDIS, as well as the vulnerabilities they are exposed to. Listen to it here!

09.01.2022 We cannot wait to hear Craig Wallace discussing the lived experience influence at Mental Health Reform Victoria tomorrow in our interactive webinar. Throughout the 45 mins, Craig will be taking questions from all of you relating to MHRV and how lived experience is influencing what they do. Don't forget to register here.

09.01.2022 Recently, SANE Australia released their National Stigma Report Card. While we take a different view to how the report categorises people with complex mental health issues, we thank them for highlighting several critical human rights issues and barriers that consumers face including the issue of coercion and control in mental health services. Read our statement on it here.

09.01.2022 The Royal Commission final report is due in Feb 2021. To prepare our response to what might and might not be in that report, VMIAC is holding a series of workshops. To find out more information and to register, head to our website here!

05.01.2022 Family - by choice or birth - is vital for good mental health. Coronavirus has been a stark reminder of this. The current Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to truly transform mental health support for generations to come. Our friends over at Tandem have a vision for a safe, inclusive, fair, and funded Victorian mental health system. Head over to their website to find out more!

05.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our Wayapa Wellbeing session - a beautiful way to end Mental Health Week and see you into the weekend. There are limited spaces available so please only register if you are able to make it.

04.01.2022 As of last Sunday 11th October, all Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where you live to provide the best protection for you and others, you should wear a mask that. Read more information from the DHHS here.

04.01.2022 VMIAC hosted Dr Kath Sellick and Vrinda Edan to discuss their research Leading the Change - Working inside the broken mental health system. You can watch the webinar here.

02.01.2022 The recent COVID-19 exposure at several in-patient care services across Victoria have highlighted the need for a proper COVID-19 staffing response for bed-based services. Attend our forum on Tuesday the 23rd of February to ensure that consumer voices are heard as part of these decisions