We know that people across and beyond the mental health and wellbeing sector are eager to participate in the design and delivery of the reformed mental health and wellbeing system.
We are continuing to develop new resources to support your participation, and further information and materials will be published on this site the coming weeks and months, including details about our reform implementation plan for the next 12 months.
In response to your feedback we have produced a calendar of upcoming engagement opportunities including workshops, expressions of interest, tender processes and other chances to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing system reforms.
Please note that the timing, locations and nature of planned activities may change due to the sequencing of reform activities, or other factors that may impact participation.
We update this calendar at least monthly but may make revisions outside this schedule in the event of significant changes to planned activities.
Please email the nominated contact if you have any questions about a planned engagement activity.
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Engagement calendar
This calendar reflects the most up-to-date view of upcoming mental health and wellbeing engagement opportunities, including consultations, EOI processes and tenders.
Targeted engagement refers to engagement activities where we are seeking input from priority groups and cohorts. In many cases, we will be working with peak bodies and organisations that represent those communities to identify participants, including people with lived and living experience.
Open engagement refers to public engagement activities where anybody with an interest in the work is welcome to contribute. Where available, we will provide a link to where you can find out more about the engagement and how to participate.
Last updated: 7 September 2023.
September 2023
| Initiative | Details of engagement | Contact |
Health-led response to mental health emergencies Relates to: Recommendation 10: Supporting responses from emergency services to mental health crises | Targeted engagement with Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, ESTA, Forensicare and selected Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to support continued design for the new health-led response to emergency mental health crises. | Charlotte Frew and Phillipa Thomas Executive Directors Strategy and Policy healthledmher@health.vic.gov.au |
LGBTIQ+aftercare service Relates to: Recommendation 27: Facilitating suicide prevention and response initiatives | Targeted workshops to codesign a model of care for an LGBTIQ+ aftercare service. | Bailey Nation-Ingle |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Act implementation Relates to: Recommendation 42: A new Mental Health and Wellbeing act | Ongoing engagement with the sector to support continued implementation of the new Act. | Phillipa Thomas Executive Director Strategy and Policy mhwa@health.vic.gov.au |
Mental Health Statewide Trauma Service Relates to: Recommendation 23: Establishing a new statewide trauma service and Recommendation 24: A new approach to addressing trauma | Online workshops facilitated by Phoenix Australia for mental health workers and people with lived and living experiences of trauma to participate in a co-design process. Find out more and register to participate on Phoenix Australia's | Jane Poxon Director Service Design, Infants, Children and Youth mhwsystemdesign@health.vic.gov.au |
October 2023
Initiative | Details of engagement | Contact |
|---|---|---|
LGBTIQ+ aftercare service Relates to: Recommendation 27: Facilitating suicide prevention and response initiatives | Targeted workshops to codesign a model of care for an LGBTIQ+ aftercare service. | Bailey Nation-Ingle State Suicide Prevention and Response Adviser suicide.prevention@health.vic.gov.au |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Act implementation Relates to: Recommendation 42: A new Mental Health and Wellbeing act | Ongoing engagement with the sector to support implementation of the new Act including sector briefings and forums. | Phillipa Thomas Executive Director Strategy and Policy mentalhealthpolicy@health.vic.gov.au |
Statewide Peer Call-Back Service Relates to: Recommendation 31: Supporting families, carers and supporters | Targeted online workshops with families, carers and supporters with lived and living experience of caring for a person experiencing suicidal behaviour, and key sector organisation. Participants will contribute to a codesign process for a statewide peer call-back service. | Bailey Nation-Ingle |
Reviewed 07 September 2023