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.
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: 2 March 2023.
March 2023
Initiative | Details of engagement | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Access Policy and Triage Guidelines Relates to: Recommendation 6: Helping people find and access treatment, care and support | Targeted consultations to inform the design of the Access Policy and Triage Guidelines. | Amy McDowell Executive Director System Architecture and Planning mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals Relates to: Recommendation 3: Establishing a responsive and integrated mental health and wellbeing system | Advertised Call for submission for Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals via Buying for . | Mia Bromley Executive Director Mental Health and AOD System Management mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework Relates to: Recommendation 58: Workforce capabilities and professional development | Targeted conversations with workforce development specialist across the mental health sector to inform the implementation of the Workforce Capability Framework. | Eleanor Williams and Nicole Lynch Executive Directors Strategy and Policy mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Strategy Towards the Elimination of Seclusion and Restraint Relates to: Recommendation 54: Towards the elimination of seclusion and restraint | Targeted consultations to inform the strategy. | Eleanor Williams and Nicole Lynch Executive Directors Strategy and Policy mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Victorian Eating DIsorders Strategy Not related to Royal Commission recommendations. | Open engagement activity (via Engage Victoria) to review and validate the insights relating to the ‘what we heard report’ for the new eating disorder strategy. We will update this listing with a link to the Engage Victoria page when the consultation period opens. | Eleanor Williams and Nicole Lynch |
Victorian Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy Relates to: Recommendation 26: Governance arrangements for suicide prevention and response efforts | Following open Engage Victoria consultations, a series of targeted roundtable discussions with key industries, sectors and community stakeholders are underway to further test and understand findings. Targeted co-design workshops are also currently underway with people with lived and living experience to inform the development of the strategy. | Bailey Nation-Ingle |
April 2023
Initiative | Details of engagement | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Access Policy and Triage Guidelines Relates to: Recommendation 6: Helping people find and access treatment, care and support | Targeted consultations to inform the design of the Access Policy and Triage Guidelines. | Amy McDowell Executive Director System Architecture and Planning mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals Relates to: Recommendation 3: Establishing a responsive and integrated mental health and wellbeing system | Advertised Call for submission for Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals via Buying for . | Mia Bromley Executive Director Mental Health and AOD System Management mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Strategy Towards the Elimination of Seclusion and Restraint Relates to: Recommendation 54: Towards the elimination of seclusion and restraint | Targeted consultations to inform the strategy. | Eleanor Williams and Nicole Lynch Executive Directors Strategy and Policy mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Victorian Eating DIsorders Strategy Not related to Royal Commission recommendations. | Open engagement activity (via Engage Victoria) to review and validate the insights relating to the ‘what we heard report’ for the new eating disorder strategy. We will update this listing with a link to the Engage Victoria page when the consultation period opens. | Eleanor Williams and Nicole Lynch Executive Directors Strategy and Policy mentalhealth@health.vic.gov.au |
Victorian Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy Relates to: Recommendation 26: Governance arrangements for suicide prevention and response efforts | Following open Engage Victoria consultations, a series of targeted roundtable discussions with key industries, sectors and community stakeholders are underway to further test and understand findings. Targeted co-design workshops are also currently underway with people with lived and living experience to inform the development of the strategy. | Bailey Nation-Ingle |
Other upcoming engagement (May-June 2023)
- Workforce Strategy
- Interim Regional Bodies/Regional Boards Governance
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Act Implementation
- Workforce Capability Framework
- Outcomes and Performance Framework
- Diverse Communities Framework and Blueprint
Reviewed 01 March 2023