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www.bettermentalhealth.org.au has been set up as part of a staff and community campaign to improve mental health services in Victoria.
The fact is one in five Victorians at some stage in their lives will suffer from a mental illness.
But there are not the acute care or community services to cope with the growing demand. There are critical shortages of psychiatric nurses and other health professionals, a lack of beds and community care options.
The fact is over half the people who need treatment in Victoria don’t get it. Find out more.
We want to make sure:
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Victoria has adequately resourced and funded mental health services
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All people suffering a mental illness get the treatment and care they need to recover.
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There are enough psychiatric nurses and healthcare professionals to provide appropriate levels of care in safe and secure work environments.
Go to the website now:
www.bettermentalhealth.org.au
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28 July 2011 |
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The 2011 Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) claim has now been finalised through the endorsement at a statewide delegates’ and members’ meeting, and has been submitted to each of the health services and the State Government. The claim has been posted to all members and workplaces and is available for download (PDF, 152kb). |
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13 September 2010 |
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The Office of the Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Lisa Neville, is currently undertaking a review of the Mental Health Act 1986.
The process has included a wide range of consultation which HACSU has been actively involved in though submissions and discussions with the Minister.
As part of this process, Ms Neville has now announced that she will be conducting further consultation and undertaking a draft exposure process.
You can see the minister’s announcement here.
We welcome this move and look forward to the draft exposure process. HACSU will be engaging further with the minister regarding the further reviews and we encourage member’s to do the same.
We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. |
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11 March 2009 |
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Earlier in the year, the Minister for Mental Health, Lisa Neville, announced a review of the Mental Health Act 1986. HACSU's submission can now be downloaded.
The associated consultation paper can be downloaded from here: www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/mhactreview.
HACSU's submission can be downloaded here: http://www.bettermentalhealth.org.au/review/HACSU_response_MHBill.pdf
The legislation is expected to enter Parliament in early 2010.
This paper will examines possible ways to strengthen or improve:
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the Act’s role in promoting recovery
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patient participation in treatment and care
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decisions, including placing patients at the heart of the Act
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the existing rights-based approach to involuntary treatment and care
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the effectiveness and accessibility of mechanisms to oversee treatment and care
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the Act’s responsiveness to the needs of families and carers.
HACSU's submission focuses on two key areas:
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The impact of any proposed changes to the Act on members’ clinical practice and capacity to treat clients.
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The impact of any changes on workforce requirements, including workload, administration and training provisions.
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18 December 2008 |
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Earlier in the year, the Minister for Mental Health, Lisa Neville, announced a review of the Mental Health Act 1986. The Minister has now released the associated consultation paper. You can download the consultation paper here: www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/mhactreview. The Victorian government is seeking input from patients, carers, mental health practitioners, other stakeholder groups and the broader community. HACSU will be putting in a submission to the review in support of members.
Submissions are due Friday 27th February 2009. The legislation is expected to enter Parliament in early 2010.
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