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  • Travelling together: developing collaborative healthcare in Asia.

    November 21, 2019

    Chairperson of Optimal Health Program Malaysia Dr. Umi Adzlin Silim opened the 1st Asia Pacific Symposium of Optimal Health Program with a well known proverb: ‘if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together’. This allegorical message resonates with the innovative... Read more

  • Collaboration the Key: Art making and mental health in Fiji

    November 18, 2019

    Introducing art making activities on an ongoing basis was well received by mental health stakeholders in Fiji, who attended regular art making sessions, and were engaged in the art exhibition. The project aligned with Ministry of Health and Medical Services programs and commitment to improving access... Read more

  • aSMILE (a Statewide Mental Illness Learning Exchange)

    August 19, 2019

    St Vincent’s Mental Health has launched a new mental health resource.  aSMILE (a Statewide Mental Illness Learning Exchange), is an holistic web-portal driven by consumers, carers, and clinicians.  This was website developed in collaboration with other mental health organisations in Victoria,... Read more

  • Forum puts ‘community’ at the centre of mental health practice

    August 16, 2019

    The Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) team has been working for over 25 years to address social inequality in mental health service provision.  The service promotes culturally responsive practices, exploring key concepts such as  diversity and inclusion.  This year's Forum, Doing it... Read more

  • 2018 grant round- Opportunity for mental health training

    October 16, 2018

    The 2018 Thomas Trauer Grant has been announced through St Vincent's Foundation, with grants of $10,000 available. St. Vincent’s Foundation invites project proposals for activities which support mental health priorities in low resource settings and encourage any inquiries, ideas and questions about... Read more