Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC)

The MHWC is an independent body that has oversight of Victoria's public mental health and wellbeing system and takes complaints

[CCYP Victoria @CCYPVictoria]

In Human Rights Week, let's talk about how racism affects children and young people – “...it can make it a little bit easier for children and young people, to know that when they raise these things they’ll be listened to and they’ll be heard” – Commissioner Meena Singh

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

Celebrating Human Rights Week 2024. Today's daily action is presented by @VEOHRC

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Today's daily action: Explore the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. What is it? What rights are included? What obligations are imposed? How are Victorians better off under a Charter? What is our Commission's role? #HRWVic2024
https://t.co/HxLjNZASyv

[Victorian Disability Worker Commission @VDWCommission]

Today we celebrate International Day of People with Disability & the start of Human Rights Week 2024. Let’s reflect on the importance of safety, respect and quality in disability services.

To do now:
Watch our complaints service video - https://t.co/lj0emVZtnk

[Wellways @Wellwaysau]

Come and hear Maggie Toko share her vast mental health industry experience and first-hand lived experience from a consumer and family/carer lens.

Register in-person or for the livestream online. Places are filling fast!

https://t.co/G8D92E7p7d

[Tandem @tandemcarers]

Join us online on Thursday, May 30th at 10am as Marco shares his insights on why lived experience matters.

Bring your questions for this engaging discussion! Register now on our website: https://t.co/hYxf3WPUGG

[Tandem @tandemcarers]

Connect centres are dedicated to those who are supporting people living with mental health and substance use challenges or psychological distress.

To find the closest Connect to you, please visit the Tandem website: https://t.co/bVvk0c5gTs

[Carers Australia @CarersAustralia]

Your voice matters!

If you provide unpaid care to family members of friends, Carers Australia wants to hear from you.

Share your experience – past and present – of being a carer and be entered into a draw to win a gift card.

Complete the survey today!

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission's Carer Commissioner Jacqueline Gibson will speak at the next Tandem Members meeting on 22 February 2024. Find out how to register below.

[Tandem @tandemcarers]

Don't miss our first members meeting of the year!

Special guest Jacqui Gibson (from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission) will be joining us once more, to speak about what has been happening at the Commission of late.

Register here: https://t.co/9GCszRv4lF

[Tandem @tandemcarers]

Following an amazing turnout to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 information sessions we presented last year, we have decided to release new dates for 2024!

You can register here: https://t.co/UrJcZktWnP

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

You can ring us at 1800 246 054, email [email protected], or go to our website https://t.co/JAkD18Ua35
If you lodge a complaint outside of our operating hours, we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

The MHWC wishes you a safe and happy holiday period.
We will be offering a reduced service during the end of year period. Staff will respond to messages left on our phone lines between 9 am and 4:30 pm weekdays excluding public holidays.

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

Consumers and carers can continue to lodge complaints via email or on our website 24 hours a day.

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

For Human Rights Week, we're looking at how Victoria's Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities protects the cultural rights of First Nations people. How much do you know? Take our quiz ...

Further resources on Aboriginal cultural rights: https://t.co/KIi9K90OYj
#HRWvic2023

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

Jacqueline met with Dr. Andrew Leigh, the Australian Government Minister for Competition, Charities, and Treasury at the event.

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

MHWC’s Lived Experience Carer Commissioner Jacqueline Gibson recently attended the Benefolk Foundation launch of The Community Well resources.

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

The Community Well is a new well-being resource hub built specifically for charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, and all those who work and volunteer in them.

Access the resources by visiting https://t.co/nMgcmujl7N

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

The MHWC extends a warm welcome to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families & communities.

Join Commissioners Maggie Toko, Lived Experience Consumers & Jacqueline Gibson, Lived Experience Carers, for a friendly yarn over a barbeque lunch.
#AboriginalAdvancementLeague

[Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) @imhavic]

If you've got ten minutes spare you can help us shape our Independent Mental Health Advocacy Website. You'll be helping us ensure that people are able to find important information when they need it.

Click here to take the test: https://t.co/ln10Vhss3c

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

If you need to make a complaint about a mental health and wellbeing service in Victoria or contact us to ask a question, you can call us on 1800 246 054 (free call) or email us at [email protected] or visit https://t.co/qFlJPtDz7Y

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

Today, we recognise World Mental Health Day – an opportunity to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing and continue fighting the stigma and discrimination around mental ill health.

#MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay2023

[Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) @MHWC_Vic]

Mental health is a universal human right. The MHWC promotes, supports and protects the rights of consumers, families, carers and supporters and their power to exercise those rights to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.