The Commission acknowledges and pays respect to the past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away
We are making exciting progress with some of our key projects, so this is a timely update.
Last week we held inital consultations for the National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy covering children aged 0-12 years. Workshops across two days provided a unique opportunity to draw on the expertise of parents, clinicians, child rights advocates and academics to identify the various issues and solutions that can be used in the development of the Strategy.
This week we are bringing together experts from academia, governments and research funding bodies, along with mental health consumers and carers, for a collaborative two-day workshop to inform the development of the National Mental Health Research Strategy.
We also have current engagement opportunities, including applications into our Australian Mental Health Leaders Fellowship which close this Friday 6th March, and our National Peer Workforce Survey closing at the end of March. This month, in the wider mental health sector, Functional Neurological Disorder awareness day is approaching and Borderline Personality Disorder training is being delivered across Australia.
You all come with unique experiences and knowledge, so I encourage you to get involved and contribute in any way you can.
Lifeline have launched a dedicated Bushfire Recovery Line, 13 HELP (13 43 57) to provide support for people affected by the bushfires. This is a national phoneline service available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The recovery line will deliver timely emotional and practical support, as well as information about services available within local communities.
The Australian BPD Foundation, in partnership with Spectrum Personality Disorder Service, and with support from the Commission, are delivering a two-day Borderline Personality Disorder Workshops for clinicians and service providers across Australia starting in March.
The workshops are fully funded and by expression of interest.
It is FND Awareness Day on 25th March. This year, Australia has partnered with the UK to spread awareness about Functional Neurological Disorder, calling on individuals to share their experiences online using #Voices4FND.
Last year we released a spotlight report on the experiences of people living with Functional Neurological Disorder and their carers in Australia. The research for this report was undertaken by FND Australia Support Services Inc.
Safer Internet Day was on 11th February, sparking global conversation about how we can work together to create a better internet. Given the fast-paced digital world we live in, online safety plays a key role in our overall wellbeing, so this is an important conversation to have every day.
eSaftey have put together tips on how to start the chat about online safety in your home, workplace, school and community.
We are currently looking for two Directors to join our team in Canberra and Sydney. Directors are responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of the Commission's objectives. Sound like you? Find out more and apply below.
Last month the Sydney Opera House held a free special event about Australia’s bushfires. Our CEO Christine Morgan, and other experts, spoke about what we can do now and in the future to look after our wellbeing and support long-term recovery.
A full recording of the event is available to watch online.
The Commission acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their clans, and to the elders, past and present, and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community.
Diversity
The Commission is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. The Commission welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Lived Experience
We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. Each person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to mental health suicide prevention systems reform.
