Applications are now open for the 2025 Pilot Student Placement Program – an opportunity for students who are studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work to start their career in the lived experience workforce in Victoria.
Mind has been chosen as the lead agency for two new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals located in Mount Alexander (servicing Central Goldfields and Macedon Ranges), and Cardinia.
The Victorian Government has announced a total of seven new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, which are set to commence service delivery before the end of 2025.
Mind Australia is deeply saddened to share that Chris Gibbs, our long time Board Director, passed away on Friday 11 July 2025.
Graduates from the 2024/2025 Mind Peer Cadet Program are ready to kick-start their careers in mental health, after successfully completing their 10-month cadetship.
Mind’s free carer respite program gives people who are caring for someone with mental health challenges a precious opportunity to take a break.
Participants can get out into the country and form new friendships with other carers. The monthly getaways range from one to three days away, depending on the time the participating carers are able to take off.
One Door Mental Health is now taking applications for the 2025 Peter Meyer Research Grant – a $15,000 grant that funds innovative research that enhances the wellbeing of people living with schizophrenia.