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From the Minister for Mental Health
The Hon Mary Wooldridge MLA
Mental health nurse scholarships awarded
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced grants totalling $180,000 for mental health nurses to undertake further study and training.
Coalition hospital projects deliver more health services and jobs boon for regional Victoria
Friday, 11 May 2012
Premier Ted Baillieu visited Ballarat Base Hospital today with Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge to announce Ballarat Health Services had received funding to develop a five-bed mother-baby service as part of $6 million package announced in the...
First step in community-based mental health reform
Friday, 04 May 2012
Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge has released a consultation paper to drive the reform of Victoria's community-based mental health services.
Budget to increase access to mental health services
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
A record $1.14 billion for mental health in the 2012-13 Victorian Budget will provide better access to mental health services across the state, Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.
Alcohol and drug treatment gets Budget boost
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
A record $146.4 million investment in alcohol and drug initiatives in the 2012-13 Victorian Budget will help kick-start reforms in the treatment sector, Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.
More community support for Victorians with a mental illness
Thursday, 12 Apr 2012
Community support and treatment will be available to thousands more Victorians with a mental illness as a result of a significant funding boost, Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.
Funding announced for new GLBTI youth projects
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012
Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge today announced the first recipients of Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants to support suicide prevention and mental health activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) young people.
New gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) Health Ministerial Advisory Committee for Victoria
Friday, 30 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government is establishing a Ministerial Advisory Committee to provide advice on the delivery of election commitments related to the health of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) Victorians and...
Campaign to combat solvent abuse
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government is launching a campaign to help combat solvent abuse, Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said today.
Applications open for new GLBTI grant round
Friday, 10 Feb 2012
Funding of more than $180,000 is now available for groups and organisations to assist and promote mental health initiatives for Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) young people in local communities, Minister for Mental Health Mary...
Smart way to find out about teen drinking law
Sunday, 05 Feb 2012
A new smartphone 'app' will help parents and young people understand new Victorian laws regarding alcohol and minors.
Opportunity to contribute to alcohol and drug reform
Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012
Victorians have a new opportunity to contribute to the development of the Coalition Government's Alcohol and Drug Strategy.
Expert taskforce to guide reform of services for people with eating disorders
Friday, 20 Jan 2012
Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge today announced the Victorian Coalition Government's Eating Disorders Taskforce which will advise on effective treatment and support for people with an eating disorder, their families and carers.
EPPIC bid for more youth mental health services
Monday, 16 Jan 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government is calling on the Commonwealth to co-invest to significantly increase and improve youth-focused mental health services in Victoria.
Applications open for Mental Illness Research Fund
Monday, 09 Jan 2012
Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge has called for submissions to a $10 million fund that will bolster collaborative research and achieve better outcomes for Victorians affected by mental illness.
Bong ban now in force
Sunday, 01 Jan 2012
The sale, display and supply of bongs in Victoria is illegal from today under new laws introduced by the Victorian Coalition Government.
Statement from the Minister for Health and Ageing
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011
The Secretary of the Department of Health Fran Thorn today announced her intention to resign after almost a decade of service in the most senior ranks of the Victorian Public Service.
$500,000 funding boost for Lifeline services
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011
More than 12,000 extra calls for help will be answered by Lifeline counsellors thanks to an extra $500,000 in funding over the next four years from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Minister opens unique Koori healing place
Thursday, 15 Dec 2011
A unique alcohol and drug treatment centre for young Kooris was officially opened today by Victorian Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge.
Mental health research to enhance our knowledge
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011
Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge will today (6.45pm) join beyondblue chairman Jeff Kennett to present almost $1.2 million in research grants funded by the Victorian Government through the beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in...