From the Minister for Mental Health

The Hon Mary Wooldridge MLA
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced grants totalling $180,000 for mental health nurses to undertake further study and training.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Sunday, 05 Feb 2012
A new smartphone 'app' will help parents and young people understand new Victorian laws regarding alcohol and minors.
Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012
Victorians have a new opportunity to contribute to the development of the Coalition Government's Alcohol and Drug Strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...