By Leilani Darwin, Director, Mind Australia. Leilani is a proud Quandamooka woman, whose ancestral home is Stradbroke Island.
What an absolutely historic time in this country. With the new Labor Prime Minister elected by the people, what changes and outcomes will we see in the mental health sector?
Alex says a stay at the Bidi Wungen Kaat Centre in Victoria Park (Western Australia) has kick-started his mental health recovery journey and helped him picture a brighter future.
People in the Shepparton region who are experiencing distress can now access support through the new Distress Support Service – Yurri Mulana.
“Trans people deserve better, and this funding will help organisations to provide crucial support, safety, and care.”
Katie Spasojevic is a First Nations Community Mental Health Practitioner at Haven Mooroopna - a long-term social housing and mental health support service near Shepparton, Victoria.
Katie is a proud Yorta Yorta woman and says understanding the cultural identity and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is crucial to their mental health and wellbeing.
Young LGBTIQ+ people with mental health concerns who are living in Wodonga region will have a unique opportunity to help themselves and others through a new educational program from Mind Australia.