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How do we support and empower trans and gender diverse people against the impact of ongoing attacks against their right to full citizenship? Mind Australia is doing just that with two programs that are leading the way in LGBTIQA+ mental health and wellbeing support. 

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Mind Australia is now accepting applications for the inaugural round of the Earn and Learn Traineeship program for Victorian students undertaking a Certificate IV in Mental Health. 

Mind is providing 12 traineeships as part of the Victorian government initiative, which will help develop the state’s mental health workforce. 

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New data from Mind Australia shows that the Rainbow Recovery program is significantly improving the mental health and wellbeing of young LGBTIQA+ people.

In Rainbow Recovery, young LGBTIQA+ people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns work together with a trained facilitator to develop and participate in Youth Mind Recovery College® learning modules. 

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Anthony Stratford

Australia has lost a pioneer in the lived experience movement with the recent passing of Anthony Stratford. 

Some of his many colleagues and friends from Mind Australia and elsewhere have made a heartfelt and insightful video tribute to Anthony, reflecting on his contribution to peer-led recovery oriented practice.