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Fourth National Mental Health Plan 2009-2014
An agenda for collaborative government action in mental health 2009-2014. MindSavers has much to contribute to Priority Area 2: Prevention and early intervention. Especially Action 1: “Working with schools, workplaces and communities to deliver programs to improve mental health literacy and enhance resilience.”
“Mental Health First Aid is an example of a program that provides greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues” (Fourth National Mental Health Plan 2009-2014, p. 35)
Deb Selway on Radio Adelaide 101.5fm
Deb Selway, a Director of MindSavers, was recently interviewed on “Breakfast with Peter Godfrey” on Radio Adelaide. Click the link to listen or download the file (MP3 2.9MB) using right-click and “save target as..”
Deb Selway’s mental health radio interview
Autumn 2009 Update
Latest newsletter from beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Download (PDF 532KB)
Australian Bureau of Statistics: Mental Health Report
Latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Mental Health—ABS Australian Social Trends 4102.0 2009. Download (PDF 580KB)
Press Release: New NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines
Issue date: 6 March 2009.
New Alcohol Guidelines say reduce drinking to reduce risk.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines were released today in Melbourne following three years of extensive research and consultation by a committee of high level experts, chaired by Professor Jon Currie, Department of Addiction Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, and Melbourne University.
State and Commonwealth Health Authorities will use the guidelines to develop community awareness campaigns.
The full report (PDF 179 pages) is available from the NHMRC web site.
