24 February 2012
In order to reach out to men in the workplace, with funding from the Federal Government, beyondblue has developed a new FREE online interactive awareness program about signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety – and how to get help for yourself or a colleague.
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12 December 2011
MEDIA RELEASE: Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, today announced the appointment of the Mental Health Commissioners to Australia’s first National Mental Health Commission (the Commission).
"The appointment of the eight Commissioners, alongside the Chair, Professor Allan Fels AO and CEO, Ms Robyn Kruk AM, represents the next major milestone in national mental health reform," Mr Butler said.
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press release
14 September 2011
Mental Health Week have released the following press release in the lead up to Mental Health Week- October 9-15.
As the first anniversary of the devastating Queensland summer of natural disasters draws near, what better opportunity to celebrate the power of the human spirit than Mental Health Week 2011?
Every Queenslander was affected by last summer’s natural disasters. Even if water didn’t lap your front door or cyclonic winds didn’t rip off your roof.
The emotional impact of confronting such devastation left its mark on all who witnessed it as well as all those that experienced it.
Through compassion and understanding, people turned out in droves across the state to lend a hand.
Fortunately, we don’t have to wait for another disaster to demonstrate our open mindedness and empathy for others. Mental Health Week is a further opportunity for Queensland to show what a collective can do to support those in need.
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15 March 2011
When two hundred representatives from the industry superannuation sector get together in one room you might expect considerable discussion about investment and member services. What you might not expect is a detailed discussion about mental health issues and their effect on workplaces. However, that was exactly what was discussed at the SuperFriend / AIST Employer Luncheon on March 8th.
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