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  • Partnering for improved mental health in Shenzhen

    Asia Australia Mental Health (AAMH), as one of China’s key international mental health partners, has built deep networks and expertise in supporting mental health initiatives across cities and provinces, including Shenzhen in Guangdong Province. With rapid urbanisation and mass floating populations... Read more

  • Grant round- Opportunity for mental health training

    The 2016 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

  • Linking up through global friendships

    As a specialist in an industry full of specialists, the Consultation Liaison Mental Health professional will necessarily be social, but Prof. Dr. Soerojo Magelang Hospital’s Dr. Santi Yuliani has been networking globally for best practices in liaison mental health.  Through regular exchanges of ideas... Read more

  • Mental health crisis and emergencies

    Australia and China work to tackle shared and complex challenges (Read Media Release here AAMH_Shenzhen-Training_Media-Release_FINAL_1606241) Asia Australia Mental Health launches new patient-centred collaboration in Shenzhen to address rising incidents of clinical and community violence (Shenzhen,... Read more

  • Spotlight on community-based mental health services in Hong Kong

    Recently, a visit from St. James’ Settlement social workers has sparked discussions within the Asia Australia Mental Health team about the rising importance of community based mental health services and population wellbeing in Asian countries. St. James' Settlement is a non-governmental charitable... Read more

  • Singapore’s vision of Mental Wellness for All

    As a key agency supporting people with a mental illness in Singapore, SAMH (Singapore Association of Mental Health) has first-hand experience of transforming mental health services delivery systems with genuine community engagement.  It is their vision of “mental wellness for all” that drives them... Read more