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Mind Australia has been selected for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pilot program that will help improve home and living supports for people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns.
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Mind Australia congratulates the Australian Labor Party on winning the 2025 election.
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Living at Mind Australia’s Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation (PRR) service in Preston (Victoria) has given Hailey the space, safety and structure to work on her recovery.
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As a long-time carer, Mary Hollick knows how challenging navigating the mental health system in Victoria can be. The 70-year-old from Ballarat has, at various times, cared for her mother, her sister and her son, who all experienced mental health challenges for lengthy periods of their lives.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals support Victorians aged 26 years and over to get mental health and wellbeing care and support closer to home.
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26-100
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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.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals support Victorians aged 26 years and over to get mental health and wellbeing care and support closer to home.
Both in person and online
26-100
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By Nicola Ballenden
In this monthly update, I share highlights from Mind Australia’s advocacy work over the past month – including the key issues we’re speaking up on, the conversations shaping the sector, and the opportunities we see to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health challenges, as well as their families and carers.
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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.
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A residential support service for people who have been accessing long or short term acute care at Rockhampton Hospital and are ready for discharge, but require extra support before returning to independent living.
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18-100
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