Horsham is the 12th location in Victoria to have a unique Haven residence that will provide stable and supported housing for up to 14 people.
Construction is underway for a new sub-acute mental health service for young people in Heidelberg, Victoria to be delivered by Mind and Austin Health.
Judy says EIPSR group activities have been a gamechanger for getting out of the house and improving her mental health.
Students in Victoria studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work will soon be able to apply for a cadetship with Mind through the Victorian government’s Peer Cadet Program.
Mind is one of nine community service organisations taking part in the program, which provides paid employment opportunities for people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.
Eligible people can now get up to 10 sessions of support from a Mind Australia registered psychologist through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
There is currently no wait list for this new Mind service, so eligible people can access this service right away.
Mind Australia and Monash University are part of a group of organisations researching strategies for how to reduce loneliness and social isolation for people who experience chronic disease.