Relevant to family and friends in mental health
Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria (ADAVIC)
adavic.org
ADAVIC provides support, information and resources to individuals suffering from or affected by anxiety, depression, and related issues. They act as an entry-level service with "grass-roots" support and resources for issues including anxiety, stress, worry, and its related disorders such as depression, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders, and self-esteem problems.
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
adec.org.au
ADEC is a state-wide organisation that strives to empower people with a disability from Non-English speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community.
Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria (ARCVic)
arcvic.com.au
ARCVic is a state-wide, specialist mental health organisation, providing support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders. They aim to support and equip people with knowledge and skills that will build resilience and recovery and reduce the impact of anxiety disorders.
Australian Human Rights Commission
humanrights.gov.au
The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. They are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General. The Commission works closely with other national human rights institutions to address major human rights issues.
beyondblue
beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Black Dog Institute
blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
The Bouverie Centre
bouverie.org.au
The Bouverie Centre: Victoria’s Family Institute combines clinical family therapy, academic teaching, qualitative and quantitative research, workforce development and community education in one integrated service.
Carers Victoria
carersvictoria.org.au
Carers Victoria provide care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health issues, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is an older person with care needs. They work closely with government and other support organisations to improve the lives of caring families throughout Victoria.
Centre of Excellence in Peer Support (CEPS)
peersupportvic.org
The Centre of Excellence in Peer Support (CEPS) provides a centralised specialist clearinghouse and online resource centre for mental health peer support. It was set up in response to the growing interest in and recognition of peer support work, for both consumers and families/carers. A collaborative project, CEPS aims to support a sustainable peer support sector by providing linkage, service mapping and information-sharing. It is intended for use by consumers, families/carers, peer support workers, community mental health organisations, NGOs and individuals who provide or want to provide peer support.
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au
The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV) provide statewide grief support to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings through a team of lived experience volunteers.
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV)
eatingdisorders.org.au
EDV is the first point of contact for sufferers and families of people with an eating disorder. They connect the community with the services and support they need for recovery.
The First Stop
thefirststop.org.au
The First Stop is a website for families and carers of people with alcohol, other drug use, or mental health concerns. It includes information on where to find support and treatment services for you and your family.
Grow
grow.org.au
Australia's leading mutual help program for people with mental health issues.
Healthtalk Australia
Based on a partnered research project with Tandem, this website displays people’s experiences of caring for a family member with complex mental health issues on film and audio-recording.
Health Translations Directory
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au
This directory links to online multilingual health resources from government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, community health centres and welfare agencies.
Infoxchange
infoxchange.org/au
Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers technology for social justice. They work with community, government and corporate partners to solve family violence, homelessness, mental health issues and issues facing people with disabilities, the elderly, Aboriginal, Maori and Pasifika communities.
National Mental Health Commission
mentalhealthcommission.gov.au
Australia’s first National Mental Health Commission was set up in 2012 to provide independent reports and advice to the community and government on what’s working and what’s not. They work across all areas that promote mental health and prevent mental health issues and suicide–not just government and not just health, but education, housing, employment, human services and social support. By leading, advising, collaborating and reporting we will help transform systems and promote change, so that all Australians achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing.
Maroondah City Council
maroondah.vic.gov.au
Maroondah City Council are committed to providing programs and services that support the community with issues such as preventing family violence, reducing alcohol-related harm and promoting good mental health.
Mental Health Australia (MHA)
mhaustralia.org
Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector and committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
Mental Health Carers Australia
mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au
Mental Health Carers Australia is a national advocacy group concerned with the wellbeing and promotion of the needs of mental health carers and is made up of member organisations across Australia. Tandem is a member of Mental Health Carers Australia.
Mental Health Complaints Commissioner
mhcc.vic.gov.au
The Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (MHCC) is an independent, specialist body established under the Mental Health Act 2014 to safeguard rights, resolve complaints about Victorian public mental health services and recommend improvements.
Mental Health Foundation Australia
mhfa.org.au
Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is an organisation made up of people from all walks of life. It includes professionals, those living with mental illness, families of those living with mental illness, related organisations concerned with mental health and members of the public with an interest in mental health.
Mental Health Victoria
mhvic.org.au
Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health in Victoria. Mental Health Victoria specialises in public policy, workforce development and training, and services that build individual, organisational and community capacity.
Mind Australia (Vic)
mindaustralia.org.au
Mind is a leading provider of community mental health services. They support people to live connected, productive and satisfying lives.
National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF)
nmhccf.org.au
NMHCCF is the combined national voice for consumers and carers participating in the development of mental health policy and sector in Australia.
Peninsula Carer Council
peninsulacarercouncil.org.au
The Peninsula Carer Council provides support, and resource information to carers of people with mental health issues on the Mornington Peninsula and advocates on their behalf regarding issues of concern to carers. Peninsula Carer Council has a support Group for Carers of people with mental health issues which meets in Frankston.
Primary Health Networks (PHN)
Primary Health Networks were established in 2014. Their objectives reflect the recommendations of a Review of Medicare Locals.
Psychosocial Research Centre (PRC)
psychosocialrc.com.au
PRC undertakes research, training, service development and policy reform, aimed at improving outcomes for adults recovering from mental health issues through psychological and social treatments and approaches. The PRC is a collaboration of the University of Melbourne and North Western Mental Health. The Centre also works with a broad range of community organisations to foster research and service partnerships.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
www.ranzcp.org
RANZCP is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and New Zealand.
SANE
sane.org
SANE is national mental health organisation promoting the wellbeing of people affected by complex mental health issues. SANE provides information, referral and direct support for people affected by, or concerned about, mental health issues.
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc. (VACCHO)
vaccho.org.au
VACCHO is the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Victorian Aboriginal people.
Psychiatric Disability Service of Victoria (VICSERV)
vicserv.org.au
VICSERV is a membership-based organisation and the peak body representing community managed mental health services in Victoria. They support community mental health service providers in Victoria by building their capacity to ensure respect, opportunity and recovery for people affected by mental health issues. We collaborate with our members and partner with government and others to influence consumer-controlled mental health policy and practice in Victoria.
Victorian Transcultural Mental Health
vtmh.org.au
Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) is a state-wide unit, funded by the Mental Health, Drugs and Regions Division of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, and administered by St Vincent's Hospital. VTMH works with you to integrate skills and practices to address inequality in mental health service provision.
The Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
vmiac.org.au
The VMIAC is the peak Victorian non-government organisation for people who have experience with mental health issues or emotional distress. VMIAC engages in a number of activities, which include information provision, advice, mutual support and self- help, individual, group and systemic advocacy, research and evaluation, and education and training.
Voices Vic
prahranmission.org.au/ourservices/voices-vic
Voices Vic is a statewide specialist program led by people with a lived experience, which seeks to improve the lives of people who hear voices.
Wellways
wellways.org
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation whose services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year. They work with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, and their families, friends and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities. This can include creating a home, securing a job and building meaningful relationships.
Government
Centrelink
humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink
Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services.
Department of Social Services (DSS)
dss.gov.au
The Department of Social Services aspires to be Australia’s pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.
Department of Human Services (Victoria)
dhs.vic.gov.au
Department of Human Services aspires for all Victorians to be healthy, safe and able to lead a life they value. We deliver policies, programs and services that support and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.
Health Victoria
health.vic.gov.au/mental-health
Victoria's hub for mental health services and business.