Free public talk: practical tips and resources to promote mental wellbeing for young autistic adults

Free public talk: practical tips and resources to promote mental wellbeing for young autistic adults Are you an autistic young adult, or a family member, carer or supporter of one? Are you seeking practical advice, tips and knowledge you can use immediately? Then this event by the Olga Tennison [...]

By |2023-02-15T03:19:34+00:00February 15th, 2023|Events|Comments Off on Free public talk: practical tips and resources to promote mental wellbeing for young autistic adults

Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Employees- Resource and Training Package

Information and strategies for autistic employees and their employers to help manage mental health and wellbeing in the workplace Title Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Employees- Resource and Training Package Source  La Trobe University (OTARC) Website https://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1255423/Mental-Health-Toolkit-booklet-May21-update.pdf Description  Supporting a Neurodiverse Workforce: A Mental Health and Well-Being Resource [...]

By |2022-05-09T06:08:03+00:00May 9th, 2022|Resources|Comments Off on Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Employees- Resource and Training Package

Educator Mental Health – Supporting teachers, educators and principals in 2022

Supporting teachers, educators and principals in 2022 Held on Wednesday 19th of January 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEDT, you will gain expert insights into: What are the main psychological stressors facing educators What can principals and wellbeing managers do to protect educator mental health in 2022 What evidence-based resources [...]

By |2022-08-29T03:49:46+00:00January 13th, 2022|Events, Professional development, Webinars|Comments Off on Educator Mental Health – Supporting teachers, educators and principals in 2022

Mental health education program – transitions: leaving school online workshop

Transitions: leaving school online workshop As part of headspace Schools, the Mental Health Education Program offers free educational workshops that are designed for secondary students and their parents and carers to build mental health awareness, knowledge and skills. This online workshop explores ways to look after yourself and your [...]

By |2021-09-20T01:35:12+00:00September 20th, 2021|Webinars|Comments Off on Mental health education program – transitions: leaving school online workshop

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System released

The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System released The Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health's final report became available online on 2 February 2021. The final report including the 65 recommendations and a range of  facts sheets can be downloaded from this link.

By |2022-08-29T05:19:07+00:00March 2nd, 2021|Events, Policy|Comments Off on The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System released

Breaking down barriers into the workforce for people with a disability and mental illness

Breaking down barriers into the workforce for people with a disability and mental illness The Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the [...]

By |2022-08-29T05:41:31+00:00January 24th, 2021|Articles, Policy, Resources|Comments Off on Breaking down barriers into the workforce for people with a disability and mental illness

Australian University Mental Health Framework Launch

About this Event Date: Friday 4 December 2020 Time 12.00 - 1.00 pm Registration  Funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health, the Australian University Mental Health Framework has been developed over two years in consultation with stakeholders – including students, the university sector, the mental health sector and government. [...]

By |2020-11-29T21:05:11+00:00November 29th, 2020|Events, Policy|Comments Off on Australian University Mental Health Framework Launch

The Social and Economic Costs of ADHD in Australia

Report prepared for the Australian ADHD Professionals Association Key findings ADHD affects approximately 281,200 children and adolescents (aged 0-19) and 533,300 adults (aged 20+) in Australia. The total cost of ADHD in Australia in 2019 is $20.42 billion, which includes financial costs of $12.83 billion and wellbeing losses of $7.59 [...]

By |2020-10-02T03:25:19+00:00October 1st, 2020|Research|Comments Off on The Social and Economic Costs of ADHD in Australia