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Fast-tracked mental health support for Victorians in need

Aug 10, 2020

Victoria’s mental health system will receive nearly $60 million in an additional boost to get more Victorians support when they need it – now and after the pandemic is over…

Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service sees country patients avoid transfer

Jul 15, 2020

Residents of rural and regional Western Australia are receiving specialist mental health care closer to home and avoiding transfer as the WA Country Health Service’s Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service…

Study reveals dual impact of technology on worker’s mental health

Jun 23, 2020

With millions of people working from home throughout the coronavirus outbreak, new research from the University of Sydney has identified key strategies to safeguard mental health including following a regular…

Funding to roll out mental health reforms is timely and welcome

May 18, 2020

Mental Health Victoria welcomed the additional $19.5 million in funding announced by the State Government to deliver essential reforms from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System interim report…

Resources and energy group launches industry-first national mental health training program

May 8, 2020

Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA is proud to launch an industry-first online training program for psychological health and safety across resources and energy workplaces. (more…)

Virtual reality room which improves mood to be used in suicide prevention initiative in Brisbane

May 8, 2020

A team of researchers from the Black Dog Institute and UNSW has received an innovation grant to further investigate a mixed-reality experience which improves people’s mood and potentially reduces suicidal…

Top 6 Activities for Seniors to do at Home

Mar 25, 2020

This list of activities for seniors has been compiled as a result of what Mindconnect Australia know are popular all across Australia. Some of the activities individuals can do by…

Top 6 Activities for Residents in Aged Care Homes

Mar 25, 2020

Having been in and around the residential aged care industry for 20 years, the staff at Mindconnect Australia completely understand the current challenges confronting lifestyle staff. We have a specified…

Beyond Blue welcomes Commonwealth suicide prevention funding

Mar 3, 2020

Beyond Blue has welcomed the Commonwealth’s $64 million investment in suicide prevention, including $7 million over two years towards suicide aftercare and the expansion of The Way Back Support Service.…