How we connect with each other can differ between cultural backgrounds, which is why Mind Australia has employed staff from cultures that reflect the communities we are supporting through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services.
Telephone and telehealth support is now available through the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services for the Mount Alexander (servicing Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Macedon Ranges) and Cardinia regions.
For many people, the holiday season is a joyous time spent with family and friends.
For many others, it can be an especially vulnerable, stressful and isolating time.
Every community is different. That’s why it’s important that Mind Australia and its partners understand the challenges, different cultural backgrounds and beliefs of people in each of the three regions in which we deliver Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services.
New Mind Australia data shows the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are successfully supporting Victorian communities, including often marginalised cohorts and demographics.
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.
New Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are available now to provide support via telephone and telehealth.
We asked Lisa Henderson, Service Manager for the Greater Bendigo, Campaspe and Loddon regions who they are for and how they work.
“People can pick up the phone and call us to get immediate free and confidential support,” she said.
Mind Australia has been named the lead provider of four new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services that will provide support to the Dandenong, Melton, Bendigo and Echuca regions.