The last couple of weeks have been difficult for a lot of us. Through this we have continued our hard work, making sure the voices of consumers are heard and supported even through these difficult times. Check out our latest newsletter to see what we have been up to this week at VMIAC!
With everyone in Victoria experiencing greater isolation then normal, it is more important than ever to check in with yourself and loved ones. If you have lived experience of mental health or emotional distress and are also having trouble coping during COVID-19, contact our peer support workers through our CHECK-IN connection and support program.Find out more here! CHECK-IN is not a crisis service. If you, or someone you know is in crisis, please call Lifeline or Beyond Blue.
We never talk about how valuable our lived experience can be to others. This mental health week we want to change that. From the 10th-18th October, we will be showcasing consumers’ contributions to community, both big and small. If you are interested in sharing your contributions, head over to our website to find out more!
La Trobe University are seeking volunteers for a study about mental health nurses. This survey is open to those with a lived experience of mental health issues as well as those working within the mental health space.Click here to find out more!
As part of the free TAFE initiative, Swinburne University are providing people with a lived experience of mental distress the opportunity to take part in Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work. This course will be running part time over a period of 12 months, primarily online. Click Here to find out more!
CEO Update! Check out our latest CEO update with Tricia Szirom to hear all the updates on our Mental Health and COVID-19 Survey #2, as well updates about our new CHECK-IN service, and what else we have been up to lately at VMIAC! Click here to watch!
