The Commonwealth has committed almost $5.8 million to mental health initiatives for traumatised police and emergency services personnel, over half of which comes from the proceeds of crime. Read More
Parent mental health is an increasingly held topic of public conversation, but it’s fair to say that we have a way to go. Often, child and youth mental health are discussed in isolation – but we can’t talk about child mental health without talking about parent mental health. The two issues go hand in hand. Read More
There are few bright spots in the Australian Bureau of Statistics' National Health Survey results. Read More
A lack of planning and investment has left Victorians with poorer access to mental health services than people in other states, says the state auditor. Read More
The Social Services Minister promises "no gaps in supports for clients of Commonwealth community mental health programs" as their funding goes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but an extra top-up looks like "another band-aid" to a director from one service provider. Read More
There is ongoing concern that certain mental health services are struggling to survive after their funding was shifted to the NDIS, despite being designed to serve a wider group than the 64,000 people with psychosocial disabilities thought to be eligible. Read More
On average, we keep around 17 secrets we've been told; but according to new University of Melbourne research, they often come with strings attached. Read More
We found nearly 55% of the population feel they lack companionship at least sometime. Lonely Australians, when compared with their less lonely counterparts, reported higher social anxiety and depression, poorer psychological health and quality of life, and fewer meaningful relationships and social interactions. Read More
Shining a light often galvanises political support for changes public servants already wish were in place, says visiting ombudsman Paul Dubé. "Most public servants want to do a good job." Read More
R U OK Day is tomorrow, encouraging all of us to check in with others to see if they’re OK. But what if someone says “no”? What should you say or do? Read More
Learning to lose isn’t just about relationships, it can apply to anything in life. Read More
Employers need to stop seeing mental illness as a barrier to employment and instead see the value in diversity, argued former prime minister Julia Gillard in a speech on diversity and mental health on Thursday. Read More
Stressed and overworked child protection staff are at risk of making poor decisions and are costing the department in WorkCover claims, says the Victorian Auditor… Read More
In October, thought leaders from across Australia and the world will converge in Melbourne to discuss a critical question: How can we use evidence synthesis and implementation science to create impact for stronger communities worldwide? Read More
Managing employee mental health is a particularly “complex and sensitive challenge” for emergency services, the Commonwealth auditor-general’s office has observed in an audit report. Read More
