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The artistic talents of people with a lived experience of mental health and wellbeing concerns were recently showcased at the third annual Mind Mental Health Week Art Exhibition in Mackay, Queensland.
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Mind Australia and Primary Care Connect are seeking expressions of interest to help design a new compassionate community based support service in Shepparton, Victoria.
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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.
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Mind Australia Community Mental Health Practitioner Alicia Hodgson knows firsthand the importance of being able to access appropriate and timely mental health support for young people.
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The third and final webinar in Mind Australia’s Respect in action series will feature an in-depth conversation about intersectionality and how mental health practitioners can help flip the script.
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Mind Australia’s Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) supports young people (16-24) in the Perth metropolitan area.
Operating since 2023, the pilot program is making a significant difference to the lives of young participants by focusing on strengthening their social connection.
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Mind Australia has been chosen to deliver the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Cairns, Queensland.
Medicare Mental Health Centres are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, via the local Primary Health Network, to provide a safe and welcoming place for people experiencing mental health challenges to access free, quality mental health and wellbeing support.
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The Australian’s recent series on mental health has documented some shocking stories, on a human and a policy level, from our failing approach to mental health in Australia, Mind Australia CEO Gill Callister says.
It’s sad but clear evidence of a system that is not designed to help those most in need. This doesn’t happen with other health conditions, such as cancer.
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When Andy first joined the Mind Recovery College® he felt lonely and isolated.
The 36-year-old from Bendigo in regional Victoria struggled with his mental health, often feeling overwhelmed in social settings and finding it difficult to communicate and connect with others.
This led to him staying at home, becoming isolated and self-harming.
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One of our key advocacy priorities continues to be the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill. Mind welcomed the Senate’s decision to allow more time to consider the legislation and the concerns raised by the community.