Developed through extensive consultation with those who live with mental illness, their families, friends, carers and those who work to support them, Because mental health matters – Victorian mental health reform strategy 2009-19 represents a commitment by the Victorian government to ensure all Victorians have the opportunities they need to maintain good mental health while also supporting those with a mental illness to access high quality, timely care and live successfully in the community.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/reformstrategy/index.htm

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. Provides details about programs, research and resources available.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au...

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Aims to strengthen and support safety in adult acute mental health inpatient units and to minimise wherever possible, the frequency and duration of the use of seclusion.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/creatingsafety/

Provides information about and for those suffering from depression. Includes types of depression and management approaches.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au...

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Depression_an_overview?open

Forensicare specialises in the understanding, treatment and care of mentally ill offenders. Details the hospital and consulting services available and lists current and recent research projects.

http://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au...

http://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/website/website.nsf

Contains information on Australian Government mental health and wellbeing and suicide prevention initiatives, including beyondblue - the National Depression Initiative, Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care, and the Youth Mental Health Initiative.

http://www.health.gov.au...

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Mental%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing-1

Information on the Australian Government's role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia.

http://www.health.gov.au...

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/Publishing.nsf/Content/Home-1

Provides information about the Mental Health Review Board, what they do and patient rights. There are also useful links to other information sources, the Mental Health Act 1986 and other Australian mental health tribunals.

http://www.mhrb.vic.gov.au...

http://www.mhrb.vic.gov.au/

The service directory enables you to find a health practitioner or service anywhere in Melbourne or Victoria. You can search by name, category, keyword or language spoken. There is also an option to add a service.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au...

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/service_directory?OpenDocument

Provides information for patients, carers, families and practitioners about mental health services in Victoria, including policies and funding, service locations and addresses, patient rights and training courses available.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/index.htm