The Victorian Mental Health Carers Network is the peak body for mental health carers in Victoria. Our mission is to ensure recognition of the contribution, experiences and needs of carers and families.
The State Government's proposed overhaul of the State's mental health legislation will continue, with a reform Bill reintroduced into State Parliament. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister Jane Lomax-Smith says the new legislation aims to transform the requirements around treating people with serious mental illness.
Would you or someone you know like to star in a Government disability employment awareness campaign?The Office for Disability is currently recruiting people to feature in a new disability employment campaign that will be launched in 2009.
GROW is a not for Profit Organisation that offers mutual support/self help groups that focus on a consumer driven recovery program developed over 50years of operation.
Victorian public transport minister Lynne Kosky said those on disability support pensions or receiving carer payments could now travel free on Sundays, along with Victorian senior card holders, from October 26.
Please click here to read a presentation by Penny Lewisohn (Carer & Co-chair of Inner South Parents & Friends) given to the Mental Health Review Board - Carer & Consumer Forum held on the 22nd October 2008.
