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.
Art and photography have helped Christine - a mental health carer for her husband and two daughters - process and express her feelings, and improve mental health literacy in her community.
A feature in The Age, “Number of mentally unwell Victorians killing their parents doubles…” includes a reference to a submission Mind Australia made in 2019 to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. This reference presents our submission in a different context.
Social isolation is often a real problem for the families, carers and supporters of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges, especially those living in remote areas.
A chance to go to the footy can be a real treat when you’re a full-time carer.
Penny – a carer and Mind service user – recently had the opportunity to attend a Collingwood AFL game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Collingwood Football Club generously donated tickets to Mind so that family members and carers could have a memorable experience.
Today is International Women’s Day; a time to celebrate the achievements of women everywhere, and to continue to drive change for gender equality. The theme for 2025 is March Forward, which focuses on the work to be done to create a more equitable future for women.
