Inaugural Victroria Mental Health Month 7 October – 6 November 2018
POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
PREPARED BY: AISHA USMAN Project Manager; BSc (Psych), Grad Dip (Psych), Assoc MAPS POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
"THERE IS "Victorian Mental Health Month, NO HEALTH an important reminder to all Victorians that WITHOUT we need to raise much needed awarness about mental health, and to promote wellbeing in MENTAL HEALTH” our communities" David Satcher
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Contents
FOREWORD 6 g 15 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Frankston City 36 g 16 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Stonnington 37 MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR 7 g 17 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Manningham 38 g 18 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Whitehorse 39 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 8 g 19 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Monash 40 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 10 g 20 Oct – Music and Dance Extravaganza – “East Meets West” 41 g 21 Oct – Nirankari Lunch 42 THE VICTORIAN MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 12 g 22 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Ballarat City 43 g About g 23 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Geelong City 44 g Mission g 24 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Moyne Shire Council 45 g Aim g 25 Oct – Parenting for Resilience – Royal Women Hospital 46 g Purpose g Outcome MELBOURNE g Objectives g 26 Oct – Mental Health Breakfast with Governor of Victoria 47 PLANNING 14 g 26 Oct – Mental Health Forum – La Trobe City 50 g 27 Oct – Special Children’s’ Performance 51 g Theme g Flyers g 28 Oct – Youth Round Table Conference 52 g 28 Oct – Rajasthani Kutumb 53 MARKETING, MEDIA AND PROMOTION 16 g 29 Oct – Local Government Councillors Mental Health Symposium 54 g 30 Oct – Kinder Kids Family Fun Day 56 g MHM Poster g Social Media g 31 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Shepparton City 56 g Events listing g 01 Nov – Mental Health Forum – Bendigo City 57 g Radio g 02 Nov – Mental Health Forum – Moonee Valley 58 g Newspapers g 03 Nov – Wyndham Diwali 58 g Flag banners g 04 Nov – Mental Health Wellbeing Walk 59 g Train Skin-Advertising g 05 Nov – Mental Health Forum – Knox City 62 g 06 Nov – Mental Health Month Celebratory Breakfast 65 MENTAL HEALTH MONTH EVENTS 20
g 07 Oct - Indian Classical Music Concert 21 RECOMMENDATIONS 66 g 08 Oct - Official Launch of Mental Health Month – City of Melbourne 22 THANKYOU TO OUR 2018 MHM SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 68 g 09 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Yarra 26
g 10 Oct – Mental Health Forum – Wyndham City 26 DIGNITRIES THAT ATTENDED THE MHM 2018 70 g 11 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Greater Dandenong 28 g 12 Oct – Mental Health Forum – City of Casey 29 THE FUTURE 72
g 13 Oct – ‘Marga’ Fundraising Music Concert 30 g National Mental Health Month 2019 73 g 14 Oct – Youth Mental Wellbeing Conference – Deakin University 31 g 14 Oct – Multicultural Gala Dinner – The Atlantic, Docklands 34 4 5 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
Foreword A Message from the Mental Health Month Coordinator
A major goal of Mental Health Month 2018 was The inaugural Mental Health Month was intended to reach to mobilise public opinion as to the crisis currently out to 5 million Victorians through various community engulfing mental health services. groups, schools, TAFE colleges, universities, sports clubs, local government councils and rate payers.
The Inaugural Mental Health Month 2018 was conceived long and desperate callers are often frustrated. Police 2017-2018 was a busy and successful year for the Mental Manager Ms Aisha Usman for their hard work, their to demonstrate the Mental Health Foundation and emergency services have had to adopt a role for Health Foundation Australia with many positive commitment and complete support to the inaugural Australia’s commitment to community mental health which they are untrained and never intended; that outcomes towards attaining better mental health for Mental Health Month campaign. I also thank the and demonstrate our advanced capacity to organise a of de facto mental health emergency services. In the all. Being the coordinator for the inaugural Victorian support of our local, state and federal parliamentarians, range of complex events. This was deemed especially context of preventable suicide deaths due to a lack of Mental Health Month, my intention was to promote multicultural ambassadors, our partner organisations appropriate and timely given the Victorian state election timely and existing capacity, such shortfalls are tragic. greater mental health awareness to as many fellow and all other stakeholders who continue to support planned to be held on Saturday 24th November and the Mental Health Month posed the immediate question Victorians as could be reached. The month was intended MHFA’s work. impoverished state of Victoria’s mental health services. for candidates in the coming state election: “What to reach out to 5 million Victorians through various The MHFA will continue to aim for Better Mental Health A complex web of events was planned to highlight the would they do to improve the current, unacceptable community groups, schools, TAFE colleges, universities, not only for Victorians, but for the Nation as a whole. varied and diverse needs of culturally and linguistically circumstances?” sports clubs and local government councils. The concept diverse communities within the state; issues relating Mental Health Month 2018 had the intention of placing of Mental Health Month as opposed to Mental Health to youth and young people; the under emphasised mental health on the political agenda and going Week arose after looking at various mental health importance of local government in mental health beyond awareness. With one presentation every 10 programs occurring across the globe, of which mental service provision; the mental health needs of all schools, minutes for a psychiatric emergency at overburdened health month programs proved to be quite successful. universities and TAFE colleges; and to involve politicians hospital emergency departments, general practitioners We began planning Mental Health Month 2018 and dignitaries at the highest level. It was an ambitious estimating 60% of their patients attend for mental last year with the financial support of the State and and audacious ‘shot over the bow’ of all sections of the health reasons and suicide rates more than double the Federal Governments. Another aim of Mental Health Victorian policy to announce the rebirth of the Mental Victorian road toll, urgent action is required. To some Month 2018 was centred around reaching out to many Health Foundation Australia as a major player in mental extent this objective may have been demonstrated multicultural communities in Victoria. Our idea of health activism. by the Andrew’s governments belated call for a Royal onboarding 55 Multicultural Ambassadors provided Vasan Srinivasan Commission if elected. opportunities to reach out to a range of multicultural 35 major events were planned which targeted Vice-Chairperson of MHFA & organisations and institutions with maximum impact We have a long way to go before mental health communities in which mental health issues do exist but Board Co-ordinator of MHM 2018 on the fore mentioned areas. 21 local government areas services align with the needs and promises of a Royal are regarded as taboo. This proved to be very successful. reflecting marginal state electorates were selected. A Commission. The Royal Commission is welcome but The MHFA organised a multicultural gala dinner as a range of musical and multicultural events, high profile defer real action for at least 2 years. Unfortunately, part of Mental Health Month in which state and federal and status state events and an exceptionally successful the need is current and urgent. Nevertheless, the parliamentarians, community leaders and leaders in Mental Health Walk at Albert Park Lake, were held in Mental Health Foundation Australia can be proud of its the health sector partook. Multicultural performances the hope of impacting 5,000,000 Victorians in some efforts to push the urgent changes needed and all who were organised which successfully raised funds for the way. It was hoped that each event would be self-funding contributed can be especially proud. benefit of Mental Health Month and mental health or would ‘break-even’ financially. In this way grants services in Victoria. received from both state and federal governments The Mental Wellbeing Walk at Albert Park Lake saw a could be used to pay for staff salaries and unexpected turnout of more than 6000 walkers, being the highlight additional costs. of the month long inaugural mental health awareness A major goal of Mental Health Month 2018 was to campaign. mobilise public opinion as to the crisis currently I would like to thank all volunteers, the Chairperson, engulfing mental health services. Waiting periods Jim Goodin Mr Jim Goodin of the MHFA and staff, especially the for psychiatric triage or CAT teams is unacceptably Chairperson, MHFA
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Thank you all from the Board of Directors Acknowledgements
The inaugural Mental Health Month 2018 was a great acknowledge Emeritus Prof Bruce Tonge’s support, success. On behalf of Mental Health Foundation advice and for chairing the Youth Mental Wellbeing Australia, I acknowledge the financial support Conference; Ms Carole Crean for chairing the Parenting provided by the Hon. Martin Foley MP, State Minister for Resilience Conference; Mr Huss Mustafa for for Mental Health and the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Federal supporting the MHFA Multicultural Ambassadors Minister for Health. The MHFA is also grateful to both program and Mental Health Wellbeing Walk; Mr Myles Ministers for generously participating in a number of King for coordinating the Local Government Councillors JIM GOODIN VASAN SRINIVASAN events, including the launch of Mental Health Month, Mental Health Symposium and Mental Health Forum Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Multicultural Gala Dinner and Mental Health Wellbeing at Frankston; Mr Daryl Williams for being MHFA Walk at Albert Park, Melbourne. representative at the Mental Health Forum at Geelong I would like to express my gratitude to Her Excellency and Mental Health Forum at Ballarat; Dr Peter Barlis for the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria supporting Youth Mental Wellbeing Conference and and her husband Mr Anthony Howard QC for hosting Mental Health Wellbeing Walk; and Mr Jimmy Ma for the Mental Health Breakfast at Governor House as part his advice on financial matters. of Mental Health Month 2018. Mental Health Foundation Australia also acknowledges I also acknowledge the support provided by the Lord the Multicultural Ambassadors, Youth Advisory Mayor Sally Capp, Cr Beverley Pinder and her staff at the Committee members, MHFA Support Groups City of Melbourne; Mr Chris Reidy, Manager of Victorian facilitators who provided invaluable input in the Seniors Festival; Jurmaine Health and Swinburne implementation of this project. University for sponsoring the Official Launch of Mental The Foundation acknowledges the assistance and hard Health Month at Melbourne Town Hall. The Foundation work of all staff (Angela Lim, Deepa Natranjan, Ribeka CAROLE CREAN JIMMY MA PROF BRUCE TONGE is grateful to Cr Bernadene Voss, Mayor of Port Philip Gizabehir), volunteers (Carlo Ikin-Blackett, Dabessa Secretary Treasurer Director and all councillors for supporting the Mental Health Gemelal and Pooja Honguntikar), graphic designer Wellbeing Walk event. (Lubna Irfan), finance officer (Edith Tonge), Subra The Foundation is grateful for the assistance and Ramachandran, Rishi Venlataraman, Ramesh Veitch support provided by Mr Steve DeBono, the General Vidyasagar, Anand Bala (Photographer), Charles Walker Manager of Perpetual Trustees for sponsoring the Local (AV Technician), all other stakeholders and participants Government Councillors Mental Health Symposium who supported in making this project a huge success! at The Rialto, Melbourne. We are obliged to all Local Mental Health Month represents a partnership between Government Council Mayors and Councillors for Mental Health Foundation Australia and the many attending this symposium and making it a huge success. mental health services, non-government organisations, I am thankful to Prof Nicole Rinehart, Deakin University local government councils in Victoria, libraries and and her staff (Ms Jodi Morgan and Ms Victoria Denahy) educational institutions who commit to holding Mental for their support and assistance in planning and Health Month events in their communities, schools implementing the Youth Mental Wellbeing Conference and/or workplaces. As always, it was a privilege to work DR TOM GEORGE JOSE HERNANDEZ MYLES KING at Deakin University. We would like to thank Prof Sarah with the dedicated and creative people carrying out this Director Director Director Wilson, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences - work at the local level in 2018. The University of Melbourne for organising students to I look forward to your attendance and participation at facilitate the Youth Conference workshops. the National Mental Health Month in 2019! This project has been made possible with the support and vision of the MHFA leadership. I am particularly grateful to Mr Jim Goodin, Chairperson for his unwavering support and enthusiasm. I would like to thank Mr Vasan Srinivasan, Vice- Chairperson and Coordinator of Mental Health Month for his planning, dedication and hard work in making this project a success. Aisha Usman I am also grateful to all MHFA Board of Directors for Manager HUSS MUSTAFA OAM PROF PETER BARLIS DARYL WILLIAMS QC providing support and assistance at all stages of the project planning, promotion and implementation. I Director Director Director 8 9 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
Executive Summary
In 2018, the Mental Health Foundation Australia undertook Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Our ‘Multicultural organised events throughout the month and ensured g 79 local government councils, 21 of which were targeted an evolution of over 34 years from Victoria Mental Health Ambassadors’ reflect the changes currently restructuring that awareness was spread to the 1,700,000 people from to host Mental Health Month forums. This represents a Week to establish inaugural Mental Health Month in Victoria’s population demographic and demanding different ethnic backgrounds. total rate-payer representation of 3.2 million people Victoria. The campaign was part of a state-wide mental complex mental health responses. They ranged from g Twenty-five ‘Multicultural Ambassadors’ Special Children health promotion campaign held in October each year and professionals, doctors, and students to youth leaders and with links to 3,000 ethnic community is funded by the Victorian Government - Department of business people, who have demonstrated a commitment The Foundation also reached out to 107 special schools groups with a combined membership Health and Human Services. to their community and have been selected for the in Victoria to create awareness around better mental of 300,000 influence and impact they are having on Australians in 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental health issues, yet health and wellbeing. Emerson School, Ashwood School, g Rotary International has five districts in Victoria, each their community. many don’t seek help because of stigma. The inaugural Glenallen School, Vermont South School, and Dandenong represented by a District Governor, representing a Mental Health Month was aimed to activate, educate and The MHFA ambassadors’ role was to connect MHFA Board Velley Special Developmental School were particularly total Victorian membership of 20,000. Freemasons engage Victorians about mental health and wellbeing, and staff with their communities and promote MHFA targeted. Victoria accounts for another 10,000 contacts as through a month of interactive events across the state activities as a vehicle for engagement and inclusion to The event was highly successful and could not have been a does Lions Clubs in Victoria. The Foundation had and removal of stigma associated with mental illness. The reach out to 1,700,000 Victorians who are born overseas. better stage to showcase and create awareness of mental already established the agreed involvement of these purpose was to raise awareness of the prevalence of mental [www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/images/2017/Census_ health and wellbeing among kids and youth. A total of organisations in Mental Health Month 2018 health issues and to help reduce these statistics. Data_2016]. The program was aimed to provide community 63 children from Emerson and Dandenong Valley Special g All 128 Victorian parliamentarians and 226 Federal leaders with an official platform to become involved in the During this month, various activities were organised to Schools were trained by SHIAMAK Bollywood Dance parliamentarians were targeted for an email campaign introduction and coordination of Mental Health related create awareness and primarily to promote better mental School Australia and performed in front of 400 attendees reminding them of the importance of mental health in programs in their communities, as well as opportunities for health for all. These include Melbourne metropolitan for an hour and a half. the community events and forums in twenty-one metropolitans, regional professional development. The Reach of Inaugural Victorian Mental Health g Other important partnerships exist between the and rural areas where mental health is of greatest Local Government Councils in Victoria Month 2018 Mental Health Foundation Australia and the following: concern. We intend to impact the entire 79 Victorian local The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of government areas and predict our reach will extend to over This year, the Foundation planned to include It was anticipated that Mental Health Month 2018 would Psychiatry; The University of Melbourne, Deakin 5 million Victorians. Melbourne metropolitan events and forums in twenty- have a high degree of influence on the Victorian community one metropolitan, regional and rural areas where due to the strategic and cooperative interaction between University, Monash University, Commonwealth Bank Youth Advisory Committee mental health is of greatest concern. We intended diverse groups and organisations. Our expected reach of Australia, ScriptRite, The Centre for Multicultural Youth, Victoria Police and many more. The campaign involved extensive planning. It was planned to impact the entire 79 Victorian local government more than 5 million Victorians was achieved by our current to establish a Youth Advisory Committee of young people areas and predict our reach will extend to over partnerships with the following groups, as well as our The Mental Health Foundation Australia believes the advising and assisting the Board about important issues 5 million Victorians. active community contact and communication strategy: positive promotional potential of these established and relating to youth mental health. The intention was to The Foundation approached 79 Victorian local government developing network is enormous. reach out to approximately 450,000 students (including areas, and their Mayors and Councillors were greatly overseas) from 14 universities in Victoria, approximately successful in developing strategies to address local issues 200,000 students from 14 TAFE colleges, and approximately relating to mental health for a state-wide local government 970,000 students from 2,200 schools (1,531 Government position paper with special reference to youth and schools, 494 Catholic schools, 219 Independent schools substance abuse strategies. There were 21 local government including 107 Special schools) throughout Melbourne area forums who participated and represented nearly 1.5 and Victoria. [Figures from Department of Education and million rate payers from metropolitan and regional/rural Training Victoria, www.vta.vic.edu.au] Victoria to improve connectivity between local mental Across eight months of preparation, the Foundation wrote health and substance abuse support agencies. to each school, TAFE and University to participate and be Cultural Music and Dance involved with creating and promoting Mental Health and illness related to children and youth. The Foundation intended to bring together various A successful Youth Mental Health Conference was held at multicultural communities and other cultural organisations Deakin University which selectively attracted 274 young to raise awareness, participate and promote positive people from Victorian universities, TAFE colleges and Mental Health through cultural events. The aim was to senior secondary colleges. This was followed by a Round bring communities together which would lay a platform for better mental health for youth and new immigrants. Table Conference on Sunday 28th October. Various communities from South East Asian countries such Multicultural Ambassadors as India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, The Foundation established a fifty-person group of ‘MHFA Pakistan, Singapore, and Vietnam; European Nations Multicultural Ambassadors’ from leaders representing such as Croatia, Germany, Scotland; and other countries the 45 CALD communities in conjunction with the such as Africa, Nigeria, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe
10 11 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 About The inaugural Mental Health Month was aimed to activate, Objectives Measure of Success Outcome The Victorian educate and engage Victorians about mental health and wellbeing, Mental Health was promoted through MHM Walk, through a month of interactive events across the state and removal Promote mental health and increase public Official MHM Launch and local government launches Achieved Mental Health of stigma associated with mental illness. The purpose was to raise awareness of mental health and illness awareness of the prevalence of mental health issues and to help through keynote speeches and panel discussions by experts reduce these statistics. Month Develop and deliver mental health The Foudations’ Mental Health Month forum topics education programs to support the general were covered by mental health issues affecting the local community, people of all ages experiencing Achieved Mission community areas and keynote speeches were presented stress, anxiety, depression and chronic Better Mental Health for All by professionals. mental illness.
Engage in activities aiming to promote a Mental Health Wellbeing Walk was organised. Aim positive attitude towards mental health It turned out to be a huge success, attracting more than Achieved The aim of the Inaugural Victoria Mental Health Month 2018 project and the importance of a healthy lifestyle 6000 people of all ages. was to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing by reaching The Foundation posted free educational material out to 5 million Victorians. Provide support services, educational throughout Victoria. Moreover, the material was material and resources to people distributed at all MHM events. Various mental health Achieved experiencing mental health problem, their organisations also participated to provide resources and Purpose families and communities information material. g To create, activate, educate and engage Victorians about mental health and wellbeing, through a month of interactive forums, Victorian schools and universities were involved in various multicultural and diversified cultural events across the state and activities to involve students in discussing positive mental health and wellbeing. The University of Melbourne raise the awareness of stigma associated with mental illness Providing opportunities to students to students organised a BBQ event to raise the importance of g To promote a better understanding of youth mental health from discuss positive mental health through Achieved mental health and wellbeing among students. the perspective of the youth sector by engaging youth from various activities. Creative Writing and Art Competitions were held which various Victorian schools, colleges and universities provided students an opportunity to express themselves g To engage local, state and federal government to create more through art and writing. awareness and active participation Mental health consumers were encouraged to participate Encourage consumers to participate in a g To plan a white paper from the information to deepen in the Art Competition to portray positive mental health. state-wide mental health month poster Achieved understanding of the importance of mental wellbeing The competition was participated by 105 attendees state- campaign to promote mental wellbeing g To strengthen the platform by collaborating with other wide. organisations in connection with mental health Mental Health Month events were developed g To generate more funding towards Mental Health initiatives and Collaborate, liaise and make submissions collaboratively through funding from state, federal, council awareness campaigns to all levels of government, councils and and organisational level. Achieved public in the development of mental health month initiative activities Outcome g Inaugural Mental Health Month was huge success g Official Launch of Mental Health Month was a fantastic event launched by The Hon. Martin Foley, Minister of Mental Health, 300 guests, consumers, multicultural ambassadors and various mental health organisations g Mental Health Wellbeing Walk was attended by more than 6,000 people of all ages g Increase in local, state and federal governments participation g Increase in multicultural and indigenous community participation g Increase in participation from target audiences g People are more confident to help and support their own and others’ mental health and well being g Increased funding to provide information, education and support to people affected by mental health issues g Media engagement through various platforms such as television, radio, newsletter and social media
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Planning
The Victorian Mental Health Month involved extensive planning. It was planned to organise various activities to create awareness to promote better mental health for all. These include Melbourne metropolitan events and forums in twenty-one metropolitans, regional and rural areas where mental health is of greatest concern. It also involved music festivals, numerous multicultural gatherings Keethna Music and festivals, youth conferences, events for children with special Classical Music Mental Health Mental Health Forum Official Launch of Mental Health Mental Health Concert Concert Forum City of Casey needs, local government councillors symposium, mental health Mental Health Forum Forum ‘Marga Rowville Arts Centre 08 City of Yarra Wyndham City Bunjil Place, Casey forums in various councils in Victoria, breakfast at the Government 07 Month 10 11 Dandenong 12 Deakin University 09 Fitzroy Town Hall 6:00pm - 9:30pm 10:30am—12:30pm 13 Melbourne Town Hall Encore Event Centre TBC House hosted by the Governor of Victoria, Honourable Linda Dessau 10:30am—12:30pm 6:00pm - 9:30pm OCT OCT 5:00pm - 7:30pm OCT 10:30am—12:30pm OCT OCT AC, and concluded with a community mental health awareness OCT OCT walk around Albert Park Lake, which attracted almost 6,000 walkers Youth Preventative Music & Mental Health Mental Health Skills 4 the Future Mental Health and political and council representatives. Conference Mental Health Dance Forum Forum Careers Expo Forum Forum Deakin University Extravaganza Frankston City 16 Stonnington City 17 Manningham City Whitehorse City Monash City 14 10:00am - 4:00pm 15 18 Waratha Room Rowville Arts Centre Civic Offices 19 20 Frankston Art Centre TBC TBC 6:00pm - 9:30pm Theme: 10:30am—12:30pm OCT OCT Function Centre 9:30am - 12.30pm OCT Multicultural Gala Dinner OCT 6pm - 9pm OCT OCT OCT This year’s the theme of the inaugural Mental Health Month was The Atlantic, Dockland 6:30pm—11.00pm based on the Mental Health Foundation Australia’s mission to promote ‘Better Mental Health for All’. This includes organising and planning events for people from all ages. Filipino Musical Mental Health Mental Health Mental Health Parenting for MH Breakfast Special Schools’ Concert Forum Forum Forum Resilience with Governor TBC Ballarat City Geelong City Performance 23 24 Moyne Shire Royal Women Governor House 21 22 Theme: Food & TBC 25 26 7:00am-9.00am 27 The Knox School Hospital Flyers: TBC Auditorium Nirankari lunch Mood OCT OCT 8.00am—12.00noon OCT OCT OCT 5.00pm - 7.00pm This year, separate flyers were produced to promote each event. Centre for Oneness OCT Eureka Centre OCT Mental Health Forum 12.00pm - 2.00pm 10.00am—12.30pm Latrobe City The Foundation received very positive feedback on these flyers. TBC These flyers were distributed through MailChimp to all contacts. The Foundation acknowledges excellent graphic design services provided by Lubna Irfan (Zoraiz Studios). Youth Mental Health Mental Heath Wyndham Round Table Local Government Kinder Kids Family Forum Forum Mental Heath Diwali Fare Conference Councillors’ Fun Day Shepparton City 01 Bendigo City Forum President’s Park, 30 Bunjil Place, Casey Moonee Valley 03 28 Deakin University 29 MH Symposium 31 TBC Bendigo Tennis 02 Wyndham 10:00am - 4:00pm The Rialto OCT 10:00am—2:00pm NOV Centre TBC NOV ABBS OCT OCT 10am—4.00pm OCT 9.00am - 12.30pm NOV Diwali Dinner Hungarian Commu-
Mental Health Mental Health Mental Health Wellbeing Month 04 Walk Forum Celebratory Albert Park Lake 05 Knox City 06 Breakfast NOV 10.30am—12.30pm TBC MHFA Head office NOV NOV 8.00am - 11.00m
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Marketing, media and promotion 3. MHM events listing 7. MHM Flags MHM organisers around the state were able to list and This year’s installation of twelve Mental Health Month flag describe their events for publicity on the mhfa.com. banners at Swanston Street and Lonsdale Street from 8t au website. Unlike previous years, the website event October – 14 October was cancelled due to manufacturing registration list was not as effective as previous years. error of products order prepared in China. To prevent the errors in manufacturing, the Foundation will place the 4. Postcards 2019 flag order from a local manufacturer. The Foundation As part of the campaign, 20,000 postcards were printed to acknowledges the support and assistance from The City of promote the major mental health wellbeing walk event. Melbourne. Free postcards were distributed throughout the month at each MHM event. People were requested to distribute 8. Train Skin-Advertising them among their contacts. It was a huge success that This year’s biggest promotional success was the installation The Foundation took various marketing initiatives attracted a crowd of 6,000 attendees to join the walk. of Mental Health Wellbeing Walk skin-advertising banners on Metro trains from 1st October to 25th November. to promote this year’s Mental Health Month. 5. Newspapers The inaugural Mental Health Month was advertised in local and multicultural newspapers
6. Radio As a more collaborative approach, MHFA Chairperson Jim 1. MHM Poster Goodin and Multicultural Ambassadors participated in various radio interviews during Mental Health Month. The Mental Health Month (MHM) poster serves as a reminder and education tool to promote positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience as well as highlighting the issues of mental illness and the ongoing need to de-stigmatise mental disorders. The Mental Health Month free packs were distributed widely throughout Victoria in July, August and September 2018. The posters were distributed throughout the state to shopping centres, libraries, sporting arenas, councils, schools, colleges and hospitals to be used to promote awareness of Mental Health Month and all that it entails. Each pack contained an A4 Size Poster & invitation flyers to join Mental Health Month events. This year, the poster was also distributed widely through social media and was available on our website for free printing.
2. Social media The website, Facebook and Twitter were managed by staff, with new material added regularly forming an important part of the mental health online community in Victoria. Since last year the MHFA Facebook and Twitter pages are significantly more popular with 5,967 likes and around 5,958 followers and 4,022 followers on Twitter and 498 followers on Instagram. Our presence on Facebook is a major forum for exposure of the MHFA and Mental Health Month more generally. Events and current happenings of interest to professionals and consumers are constantly posted and attract considerable attention and fully communicate the flavour and diversity of the month’s events.
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7th October Mental Health Month Events — Indian Classical Music Concert
Mental Health Month 2018 began Board Members, Multicultural with an Indian Classical Music event Ambassadors, volunteers, students THE IMPACT at the Rowville Arts Centre. The aim and the various community members. was to raise awareness about mental The event drew around 460 guests health and wellbeing among various from various parts of Victoria. It was The event raised awareness multicultural communities in Victoria. an outstanding concert that had about mental health and The Foundation was very grateful to a remarkable impact and helped Ms Aneka Srinivasan, Sishya/disciple of everyone involved understand the wellbeing among various CALD Smt. Jayshree Ramachandran (Artistic importance of Youth Mental Health. Director of Sapthaswara School of Various Community Restaurant owners communities (Sri Lankan, Carnatic Music) for a scintillating catered for the event with food and Indian, Malaysian, Pakistani, South Indian Classical Vocal Concert drinks for the night and were generous in celebration of the cultural diversity to donate the entire proceeds to the Philippines, Indonesians, and youth mental health in Australia’s Mental Health Foundation along German) in Victoria. most stimulating city, Melbourne. with the ticket sales. The Foundation She was accompanied by great also had an information stall to musicians, Sri Murali Kumar (Artistic provide information regarding other Our Reach out Director of Raagasudha School of 2018 Mental Health Month events. Carnatic Music) on the violin and Sri Free Mental Health Month flyers Sridhar Chari (Artistic Director of Laya were disturbed along with a Mental 300,000 Vidhya Centre) on the mridangam. Health Wellbeing Walk postcard. Appreciation awards were presented to The Foundation raised some funds CALD communities each performer. by selling MHFA pins, pens, caps The event was attended by Mr Michael and T-Shirts with the Mental Health Sukkar (Federal Member of Deakin), Foundation Australia Logo.
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The Official Launch of Victoria Mental Health Month 2018 Heald in appreciation of his outstanding contribution to occurred on October 8th at the majestic Melbourne Town community mental health and welfare in the communities of Hall. Prior to the official launch in the Supper Room, the night the Robinvale area. began with the Consumer Art Exhibition in the Portico Room Mental Health Organisation(s) of the Year award was and Balcony with afternoon tea. The Consumer Art Exhibition presented to Code 9. Mr Mark Thomas, who accepted the displayed this year’s Top 30 Artworks selected by a panel award in appreciation of Code 9’s outstanding contribution to of judges as part of the Foundation’s annual Consumer Art community mental health and welfare for emergency service Competition. The winning artwork also become the Mental veterans with PTSD. The second award of Mental Health Health Poster for the year. The Consumer Art Exhibition was Organisation of the Year was presented to Mental Health officially launched by Cr Beverley Pinder, Chair of the People First Aid. The CEO Ms Nataly Bavopoulos accepted the award City Portfolio, with a kind speech on creativity and mental in appreciation of Mental Health First Aid’s outstanding health. contribution to community mental health and education The Official Launch of Mental Health Month 2018 was a across Australia. fantastic and successful event. The event was officially Awards and prizes were also presented to Consumer Art welcomed by Cr Beverley Pinder, Chair of the People City Competition winners by the Hon. Martin Foley, and Creative Portfolio, followed by an opening speech by the Hon. Martin Writing winners by Cr Beverley Pinder, City of Melbourne. Foley MP, Minister for Mental Health and keynote speeches The event drew approximately 350 guests active in Mental by Dr Judy Tang, CEO of Jurmaine Health and Ms Inga Health in Victoria, along with several representatives. The Peulich MLC, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs. A nineteen organisations who displayed their stalls include: shawl and Mental Health Month poster was presented to all Jurmaine Health, Swinburne University, ScriptRITE Pharmacy, the speakers listed above as a gesture of appreciation. Lord Aspergers Victoria, Multicultural Banking; Commonwealth Mayor Sally Capp also attended the event, whose presence Bank, SASHS Network, Carers Victoria, Foost, Wellschool, was announced by Ian Morrison, the Melbourne Town Crier. Neami National. GriefLine Community and Family Services, Acknowledgements to Tasmin Jowett, President of Aspergers Mind Australia Limited, JobCo, Albert Road Clinic, Tandem, Victoria; Mr Brett Murphy, Manager from Griefline; and Mr Neami National – YRRS Moorabin, Job Prospects, Australian Hao Yang from ScriptRITE Pharmacy for attending the night. BPD Foundation and The Introvert Project. A massive thank you to Mr David Mann OAM who graciously MC’d the event, and to the talented performers: Janaki, Korean Our Reach out Youth Orchestra, Andy (Chinese Solo Pianist), Emerson School Students’ Choir and Senior Traditional Chinese Dancers for their wonderful performances who left the crowd 200,000 in amazement and awe. The Hon. Martin Foley MP presented Mental Health Awards to winners. Victorians Mental Health Advocate of the Year was awarded to Mark
MHM FEEDBACK SURVEY SHOWED HIGHER NUMBER OF OFFICIAL LAUNCH ATTENDEES INCREASED FROM 85 IN ATTENDEES ATTENDING THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT 2016, 60 IN 2017 AND 350 IN 2018. AT CITY OF MELBOURNE. 22 23 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
The Hon Martin Foley, Minister for Mental Health
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9th October 10th October — — Mental Health Forum - Mental Health Forum – City of Yarra Wyndham City
Unfortunately, the Mental Health Forum in the City of Yarra The Mental Health Forum in Wyndham was held at the had to be cancelled due to low attendance registrations. The Encore Event Centre in Hoppers Crossing. The aim was to raise intention was to hold the Forum at the Fitzroy Town Hall, awareness about mental health and wellbeing among the with Cr Daniel Nguyen, Mayor of Yarra City to attend, and general community members of Wyndham city. representatives from the listed organisations: Job Prospects, The Foundation was very grateful to Cr Heather Marcus for The Introvert Project and Alcohol and Drug Awareness being the Master of Ceremonies of this great event. She has Australia intending to hold a stall. Thank you to Milica Jovetic been involved with Wyndham City for many years and is for her support and assistance in organising this event. very passionate about the welfare of the community and environment. The launch was also attended by Cr Mia Shaw, acting as the Mayor’s representative. MHFA’s Chairperson Jim Goodin provided an informative keynote speech on Victoria’s current mental health system, as Dr Alberto Veloso was unable to speak at this event due to a family emergency. This event drew approximately 80 guests active in Mental Health in Wyndham along with several non Wyndham representatives. Nine organisations displayed their stall at this event, including: TRY Mentoring, Wyndham City Libraries, Wyndham City Private Hospital, ScriptRITE Pharmacy, Job Prospects, Headspace Werribee, Feeling Great, Realtime Education & Training Services, Shriram Iyer’s book “Let Me Go” and the Pakistani and Indian Women’s Support Group. The Q&A panel discussion on the latest issues of mental health was comprised of Cr Heather Marcus, Councillor of Wyndham; Cr Mia Shaw, Councillor of Wyndham; Mr Jim Goodin, Chairperson of the Mental Health Foundation Australia, Elleni Bereded-Samuel and Shriram Iyer. The MHFA would like to thank Shriram Iyer for his Indian singing performance and Nina and her dance team for their Punjabi ‘Gidah’ dance performance. Both performances stole the spotlight and were a wonderful addition to the event. A comment from a councillor from Yarra Ranges said he is envious of such a culturally-rich community in Wyndham that enables performances such as these to occur.
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11th October 12th October — — Mental Health Forum – City of Greater Dandenong Mental Health Forum – City of Casey
Unfortunately, the Mental Health Forum in Dandenong To celebrate Mental Health Month, the City of Casey organised Following the two main presentations, a series of community on October 12th was cancelled due to low attendance a ‘Summit’ at Lynbrook Community Centre, 2 Harris Street, organisations working in the City of Casey presented registration. Stall holders: Job Prospects and Family Life were Lynbrook. The aim of the Summit was to bring together local overviews of their organisations and work. These included: anticipated to attend. Thank you to Jo Thorn from the City of mental health service providers to: ‘Be Well Mental Health Literacy Program’ by Troy Macris; Greater Dandenong office for her support and assistance in g Network and build professional relationships ‘Selandra Community Hub’ by Amy Moore; ‘Reclink’ by Chris organising this event. Lacey; ‘Cranbourne Drop In Program’ by Christine La Rive; g Hear about the City of Casey’s current work and future ‘Kindred Clubhouse’ by Stefanie Poole; ‘Enveco Recovery plans for improving community mental health Centre’ by Monique Spiteri; and ‘Narre Warren PARC Services’ g Hear about key learnings from the NDIS rollout and the by Steve Mollet. state of the broader mental health and legal system in Jim Goodin, Chairperson of the Mental Health Foundation Victoria, and Australia gave the closing address on the theme, ‘Youth g Hear about best practice models of innovation and in Our Society’. interagency collaboration in the mental health sector City of Casey Mayor, Cr Geoff Ablett’s opening address focused on the role of local government in mental health. The first keynote speaker, Jackson Reynolds - Campaign Our Reach out Manager/ NDIS Policy & Projects Officer, Mental Health Victoria - provided an overview on Victoria’s mental health system, the impact of the NDIS and the MHV’s advocacy work 250,000 (including the ‘Saving Lives, Saving Money’ report). The second keynote speaker was Gerard Bryant, who spoke residents of Casey Council about the work of the Dandenong Magistrates’ court. His presentation was titled the “The A to Z of Drug Courts” and was extremely thorough and illuminating.
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13th October 14th October — — ‘Marga’ Fundraising Music Concert Youth Mental Wellbeing Conference
‘Marga’ Fundraising Musical Concert by Keerthana School The Mental Health Foundation Australia hosted its first Youth Jim Beer and Aneka Srinivasan. Overall, students found this to of Music, was organised to raise awareness of good mental Mental Wellbeing Conference which opened to students and be a great experience with a safe environment to share their health which took place at Deakin University, Burwood youth leaders from various educational institutions and youth thoughts and opinions. Campus. groups across Victoria. The Foundation is grateful to the Discussion Panel for The Foundation was very grateful to Mrs Uthra Vijay, The conference was intended to promote a better answering questions from the audience on youth and Director of the Keerthana School of Music and the students understanding of youth mental health from the perspective community mental health. The panel was comprised of of the school for performing classical music throughout of the youth sector by bringing together 350-400 students Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge, Centre for Developmental the evening to open the minds and hearts of various from various universities, secondary schools and TAFE Psychiatry and Psychology at Monash University; Mr Graham multicultural communities through music. colleges. It was a huge success which attracted approximately Watts MP, Liberal Member for Burwood and Chairman of the The evening had around 65 students of the school 285 students and youth leaders from various educational Coalition Jobs and Business Committee; Dr Albert Veloso, performing both vocal and instrumental music which institutions, youth groups and communities across Victoria. Clinical Director of Youth Program at Wyndham Clinic kept the audience enrapt and displayed a remarkable Topics of crucial importance to youth mental health were Private Hospital; Cr Daniel Nguyen, Mayor of Yarra City; and performance for a greater cause for about three hours. discussed and a position paper will be formulated from Alexander Lisov and Angela Lim, Youth Leaders of the Youth Advisory Committee. The event was attended by Cr Andrew Davenport – their perspective. Students were able to attend one of City of Whitehorse, Cr Mike Zafiropoulos AM – City of the following workshops on the day: Depression, Anxiety Mannigham, Board Members, Multicultural Ambassadors Disorders, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and Addiction, and Volunteers of Mental Health Foundation Australia and Gender Identity Issues, Homelessness and Mental Health, Our Reach out the audiences of various communities. Adjustment Disorders, Panic Disorders, Generational Stress, Psychotic Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. The event drew around 320 guests from parts of Victoria. The aim was to bring together future youth leaders to discuss Various Community Restaurant owners catered for the 200,000 mental health issues relevant to them to develop a position event with food and drinks for the night and were generous statement at the Youth Round Table Conference on 28th Youth students to donate the entire proceeds to the Mental Health Month. October. The conference was chaired by Emeritus Professor The Foundation also had stalls for selling pins, pens, caps Bruce Tonge, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and and T-Shirts with the MHFA logo to spread awareness. Psychology at Monash University and addressed by Professor A special handout was distributed to all the attendees to Nicole Rinehart, Mr Graham Watts MP and Dr Alberto Veloso create more awareness as well as more participation in the and Cr Daniel Nguyen, who provided valuable insight into Mental Health Walk on the 4th Nov 2018. youth mental health. Notably, Councillor Janet Pearce from Macedon Ranges Shire Council had also participated in the event for her own personal development. MHFA is extremely grateful to Abi Srinivasan for being the co assistant of Prof Bruce Tonge for this event. A round of applause to the Youth Advisory Committee and facilitators for their time, support and effort to facilitate the Youth workshops and for their assistance in preparing for the conference. The Youth members and facilitators for each workshop are as follows: (1) Depression: Ben Schwarer and Cara Simpson; (2) Anxiety Disorder: Laura Christopoulos and Carlo Ikin- Blackett; (3) Eating Disorders: Angela Lim and Mary Barillaro; (4) Substance Abuse and Addiction: Rachel Wynne and Alexander Lisov; (5) Gender Identity Issues: Miranda Sparks and Jasper Ozols; (6) Homelessness and mental health: Raag Bhatia and Anna Nicholson; (7) Adjustment Disorder: Ribeka Gizabehir and Dabessa Gemelal; (8) Panic Disorder: Amrit Kaur and Joshua Kop; (9) Generational Stress: Ajay Simha and Harlin Gandok; (10) Psychotic Disorders: Andrew Cookson and Tammy Dennis; and (11) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: 30 31 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018
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14th October — Multicultural Gala Dinner
The Multicultural Gala Dinner held at The Atlantic in It was a spectacular event, filled with live entertainment, Docklands was a spectacular event. It was aimed to raise delicious food, dancing and good company. The awareness about mental health and wellbeing among Foundation is grateful to The Hon Greg Hunt MP for multicultural communities in Victoria. $100,000 of funding for Mental Health Month in To reach out to these communities, the Foundation Victoria. Thank you to all MPs, MHFA directors, MHFA established the MHFA Multicultural Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Committee members, Multicultural program of fifty-five leaders representing the 45 CALD Ambassadors, Youth Advisory Committee members, communities. Our ‘Multicultural Ambassadors’ were Karan from Tandoori Junction, the Atlantic staff, MHFA selected to reflect the changes currently restructuring staff and volunteers for all their assistance and support Victoria’s population demographic and demanding in making this event a success. complex mental health responses. The night was filled an array of dance numbers and musical performances which left the audience in Our Reach out amazement. Approximately 420 guests, colleagues and friends attended the Gala Dinner. David Mann OAM once again did a brilliant job as Master of Ceremonies 150,000 for this event. Notable attendees and speakers at the Gala Dinner include The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Federal CALD communities Minister of Health, The Hon Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition in Victoria and Cr Geoff Ablett, Mayor of Casey. The lovely entertainers and performers include Janaki, the Korean String Quartet, Leighton and Tammy Latin Dance Cha Cha Cha, Shiamak Bollywood Dance School and Lora Love and her Funkerflute band.
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15th October 16th October — — Mental Health Forum – Frankston City Mental Health Forum – City of Stonnington
The Mental Health Forum in Stonington was held at the South in making this event a huge success. The Forum was attended The Mental Health Forum in Frankston was held at the The Q&A panel discussion on the latest issues of mental Yarra Community Baptist Church. This Forum aimed to focus by approximately 30 people from local schools, organisations, Frankston Performing Arts Centre, aiming to raise awareness health was success, comprised of Cr Colin Hampton, Mayor of on mental health in young children and parents, with Dr mental health services and general community from City of about mental health in the Frankston community. The event Frankston; Ms Nina Springle, Deputy Leader of the Victorian Natalie Gray providing an incredibly informative presentation Stonnington. was officially launched by Frankston Mayor Cr Colin Hampton Greens; Gerard Filipe, Youth Mayor of Frankston; Mr Jim discussing ‘The Future of Our Young People and the Role of and attended by Mr Neale Burgess MP, Ms Nina Springle and Goodin, Chairperson of MHFA and Mr Myles King, Director of Mental Health.’ Many thanks to Dr Katie Allen for her support Youth Mayor Gerard Filipe. MHFA. Mental Health Foundation Australia Director, Myles King, The MHFA gives a large thank you to our keynote speakers welcomed all. Ms. Hirusha Dissanayake hosted this eminent Associate Professor Richard Newton for his insightful speech event being the Master of Ceremonies. The event was a great on ‘Community Mental Wellness and Community Mental success, attended by 100 guests active in Mental Health and Illness,’ and Eileen Berry from Parenting Guides for her several representatives. Twelve mental health organisations significant input. MHFA also wishes to acknowledge Hirusha were a part of the Forum including: LifeWorks, Stepping Up Dissnayake, who always does a fantastic job as Master of Consortium, Al-Anon Family Groups, Alfred Health Carer Ceremonies for MHFA’s events. Services (AHCS), Wellways, Grow Mental Wellness Programs, Gamblers’ Help Southern, Peninsula Health Mental Health Service, ScriptRITE Pharmacy, Job Prospects, Department of Human Services and Mind Australia Frankston.
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17th October 18th October — — Mental Health Forum - Manningham City: Mental Health Forum – City of Whitehorse Skills 4 the Future Careers Expo
The Let’s Talk Mental Health Month Forum was held at speakers. Dr Alberto Veloso was part of the discussion panel Whitehorse City, Waratha Room on 18 October 2018. The aim addressing the guests on awareness of good mental health. The City of Manningham held a Careers Expo entitled “Skills 4 the of the forum was to raise awareness of the impact of mental The Forum was attended by people working in the community Future” at the Manningham Civic Offices Function Centre. Many health illness at different stages of life and highlight the sector, volunteer organisations, and local businesses that community groups and organisations from the Manningham area services and supports available to people in the community aimed to increase their knowledge and capacity to support arranged stalls and provided information about their work in the about mental health issues. people who experience mental illness. community. Whitehorse city council in partnership with the Mental Health The Mayor, Cr Ian Goldsmith, was the Master of Ceremonies for this Foundation Australia presented a forum where speakers and event, which provided an overview of opportunities for education invited guests discussed key issues, research, professional and work, and on youth into the future. Ellouise Hickleton, senior experience and personal journeys related to young people project officer mental health for Vichealth, spoke about a newly and adolescents, relationships and family, and service and released booklet called “Bright Futures” which attempts to predict support. the changing nature of the workforce for young people and provide The forum drew around 60 guests active in Mental Health in links into the program “Skills 4 the Future”. City of Whitehorse along with several representatives. A panel discussion followed which involved the following panelists: The Foundation was very grateful to Mr Simon Tatz – Director Su-Lin Kwa – Employer Liaison Officer, Department of Jobs and Policy, Mental Health Victoria for being one of the key note Small Business; Peter Nash – Manningham Business Network; and two members of the YMCA Youth Advisory Council.
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19th October 20th October — — Mental Health Forum – City of Monash “East Meets West”- Music and Dance Extravaganza
The Mental Health Forum in Monash was held at the speech on Victoria’s current mental health system and “East Meets West”- Music and Dance Extravaganza Oakleigh Grammar Conference Centre. youth suicide rates. was organised as a part of events during Victorian The forum was aimed to raise awareness about mental The Award Presentation was one of the most appealing Mental Health Month, the focus of this event was health and wellbeing among the general community segments in the overall forum. Jana Nguyen was to acknowledge the need for greater access to and members of Monash city. presented with an award for being the winner of the awareness of mental health services in Victoria, for people from CALD backgrounds; celebration of diversity, Ms. Hirusha Dissanayake hosted this eminent event being Victorian Schools Creative Writing Competition – Upper innovation, social inclusion and engagement through the Master of Ceremonies. Ms. Carole Crean, the Secretary Primary category by the MHFA’s chairperson Jim Goodin. traditional and contemporary music practice. of MHFA welcomed the special guests and the audience. This event drew approximately 50 guests active in Mental The Councillor for Monash, Cr. Theo Zographos, addressed Health in Monash along with several representatives. The Foundation was very grateful to Mr Mathiaparanam the gathering by delivering an explanatory speech on the A Q&A panel discussion on the latest issues of mental Ravichandhira OAM and Mrs Narmatha Ravichandhira, importance of mental health and wellbeing. The State health was comprised of Ms. Clare O’ Neil (MP) (The the Artistic Directors of Academy of Indian Music Member for Oakleigh, Mr. Steve Dimopoulos (MP), gave an Federal Member for Hotham), Mr. Jim Goodin (MHFA’s Aust Inc, Sruthi-Laya Kendra Aust Inc and Bharatha impressive speech on the government operations which Chairperson), Mr. Vasan Srinivasan (MHFA’s Vice- Choodmani Australia for their contribution to better were planned to be raised in the future in order to educate Chairperson), Ms. Carole Crean (MHFA’s Secretary) mental health in Victoria. The evening had various and support the community with mental health services. and Mr. Steven Yin (Member of Knox City Multicultural vocal, instrumental and live concert performances by Ms. Clare O’ Neil, MP Federal Member for Hotham and the Advisory Group). eminent artists and around 80 students of the music schools for about three hours. The evening had artists Shadow Minister for Justice in the Parliament of Australia, The final speech of the forum was delivered by Mr. Steven and musicians from Box Hill Ensemble and Melbourne and the Shadow Assistant Minister of Mental Health, Yin thanking all the special guests, audience, MHFA Team Polytechnic, Australian Tap Dancers, Sri Lankan Low Hon. Deborah O’Neill, together made an informative and all other supporters for their fantastic assistance to Country Dance and Indian classical vocalists. speech on mental health issues in the community. MHFA’s make the event a massive success. Chairperson Mr. Jim Goodin provided a didactic keynote The event was attended by Mr Julian Hill – Federal Member for Bruce, Mr Sundaram Sivamalai JP – Deputy Chairperson - Ethnic Community Council of Victoria, Board Members, Mr C. S. Srinivasan Board Member – Multicultural Arts Victoria, Multicultural Ambassadors and Volunteers of Mental Health Foundation Australia as well as audiences of various communities. The event drew around 300 guests from different parts of Victoria. Various community restaurant owners catered the event with food for the night and generously donated the proceeds to Mental Health Foundation Australia.
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21st October 22nd October — — Nirankari Lunch Mental Health Forum - Ballarat City
The Sant Nirankari Mission (Universal Brotherhood) is a spiritual movement, The Mental Health Forum in Ballarat was held you eat is linked to how you feel”. This enlightening and a genuine effort to unite mankind for the good of humanity. The Mission in the Eureka Centre to inform and promote the address was followed by a question and answer believes in responsible living in society, and that equality should prevail message that empirical evidence now exists to link session which also included Kate Falconer, a within community life. Having high regard for all religious and spiritual “Food and Mood”. This presents another dimension Ballarat Health Service dietitian, and Michael movements, the Mission is founded on the belief that everyone believes in for treatment of depression and anxiety not Struth from the Western Victoria Primary Health world peace and unity. previously appreciated by clinicians. Care Network. The Foundation was invited to Rowville Bhawan for the Sunday special The Ballarat launch had a very full and A further dimension to the forum was the Prayers on occasion of the Mental Health Foundation Australia awareness comprehensive agenda with many speakers. contribution of speakers from Parks Victoria campaign on mental health and wellbeing. Chairperson Mr Jim Goodin and The Eureka Centre was filled with close to 120 in who made the connection between the natural Vice Chairperson Mr Vasan Srinivasan, MHFA Multicultural Ambassadors, attendance. Australian Psychological Society State environment and mood enhancement. Brigid various community leaders and audiences participated to create and raise Chair, Jacqui White, was the host for the event. Isaac spoke on the topic “Nature is Good Medicine”, awareness of good mental health among various communities. City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr. Samantha McIntosh, while Siobhan Rogan noted the qualities of the The event attracted around 80 guests who were gathered for a noble cause. welcomed all in attendance and officially launched Woowookarung Regional Park which is easily A special handout was distributed to all the attendees to create more the event. accessible to the citizens of Ballarat. awareness and participation in the Mental Health Walk on the 4th Nov 2018. Mental Health Foundation Australia Director, Daryl Feedback from the event was extremely positive Williams QC, gave an entertaining and relevant and thanks goes to the City of Ballarat for organising introduction highlighting the problem of stigma such an imaginative and engaging range of topics and addressing mental health issues in provincial not usually discussed in relation to mental health. centres. The keynote speaker was Dr. Tetyana Rocks who spoke on the topic: “Food for Thought: How what
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23rd October 24th October — — Mental Health Forum - Geelong City: “Food 4 Thought” Mental Health Forum - Moyne Shire Council
Mental Health Month Breakfast event “Food 4 Thought” Thought” on mental health and nutrition, like that The Mental Health Forum in Moyne Shire Council on Wednesday 24th was held by the City of Greater Geelong at the scenic venue provided by Dr. Tetyana Rocks at the Ballarat Mental October was unfortunately cancelled due to low attendance registrations. overlooking Stingaree Bay at The Pier Geelong. The event Health Forum. As Dr. Rocks is part of Professor Jacka’s The Mayor of Moyne Shire Council, Cr Mick Wolfe was anticipated to date was rescheduled to 29 October 2018 due to venue research team at the increasingly renowned ‘Food and attend the event along with Barwon Health Carer Support and Port Fairy’s availability. Mood Centre’ at Deakin University, this was to be expected. Community Aquatic Centre to hold stalls. Thank you to Emma Riddington This event included the official launch of the City of However, Professor Jacka brings the gravitas of being the from the Moyne Shire Council office for helping us try and organise this Greater Geelong Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing initiator and research progenitor of the nutrition and event, we greatly appreciate her efforts in promoting this event on our Plan by Cr Bruce Harwood, Mayor City of Greater Geelong. mental health drive in Victoria to her presentations. behalf. Given the significance of the event to the local community, All present enjoyed a free, healthy breakfast, and it was well attended with over 600 guests. networking opportunities with health professionals and Director of the Mental Health Foundation Australia, local school principals were provided. Daryl Williams QC, gave an eloquent introduction and Many thanks for the organisation and planning of the welcome to the event, followed by an update on the work event to Chantal Chauvet-Allen, Health Equity and undertaken to improve education and mental health of Planning Coordinator, City of Greater Geelong. students at Northern Bay College by a representative of Principal Fred Clarke. Professor Felice Jacka, Director of the Food and Mood Centre, gave an impressive keynote address “Food 4
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25th October 26th October — — Parenting for Resilience Mental Health Breakfast with Governor of Victoria
The Parenting for Resilience was a half-day joint The Governor’s Breakfast was held on October symposium held at The Royal Women’s Hospital 26th at the Government House with 200 guests on Thursday 25th October, in collaboration with the attending from various mental health associated Centre for Women’s Health (CWMH) and The Royal organisations. The Government House itself was Women’s Hospital. The symposium was aimed to magnificent with such regal atmosphere. focus on child-parent attachment and resilience The Mental Health Foundation Australia is and the Building Early Attachment Resilience unbelievably honoured to have this event as part of (BEAR) project. Mental Health Month 2018. It was a great honour The Director of MHFA, Professor Bruce Tonge, was and pleasure to have breakfast in the company of planned to Chair this symposium, however, due to Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, unforeseen circumstance, was unable to attend. Governor of Victoria and Mr Anthony Howard QC. A The Foundation is thankful to Ms Carole Crean for large thank you to Noleen Cornish, Administrative chairing the event. The CWMH conducts controlled Officer from the Office of the Governor for her hard research looking at early intervention programs for work and arrangement of this event. mothers and infants aged two to 12 months at risk MHFA would like to say a massive thank you to of attachment and related developmental issues. the panel moderator, Ms Sam Lane, and the panel: Professor Louise Newman leads the Building Early Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Director of Orygen; Attachment and Resilience (BEAR) study which Ms Fiona McCormack, Chair, VicHealth Board and focuses on pregnant women with risk factors such CEO of Domestic Violence Victoria; and Hunter as anxiety and depression, and with backgrounds Johnson, CEO of The Man Cave, for sharing their of attachment difficulties. Women attending thoughts and discussing some of the causes and the group program focus on transitioning to solutions to pressing social issues in mental health. parenthood and managing anxiety or improving Feedback from this event was extremely positive the relationship with the infant. and this was a wonderful opportunity to connect A large thank you to presenters: Professor Louise and network with other health-associated Newman, Professor Jennifer McIntosh and Dr organisations. Angela Komiti for sharing their findings and incredible knowledge. The approximate 80 guests who have attended this event provided a lot of positive feedback and gained quite valuable insight. MHFA really appreciates Dr Angela Komiti and her staff at the Royal Women’s Hospital for organising this symposium.
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26th October 27th October — — Mental Health Forum – La Trobe City: “Chill Out Day” Special Children’s Performance
La Trobe City Council organised a community “Chill Special Children’s Performance was one of the highlights Event was attended by the Mr John Mooney (Principal of Out Day” as part of its Mental Health Month efforts. of the Mental Health Month 2018. The event was held Emerson Special School), Mrs Sue Chernishoff (Principal Heather Farley, Coordinator Community Strengthening at Knox School Auditorium. The primary objective of of Dandenong Valley Special School), MHFA Board at Latrobe City Council, arranged for the event to be held the evening was to create and promote better mental Members, Multicultural Ambassadors, community at the Morwell Town Common with free sausages and health and wellbeing for the special school children, and audiences and other school children. pizza available for all. through them send a message to the community that The students of both schools were trained for a week Notably the event was declared an alcohol, drug and mental illness is not a difficulty anymore with all the by the dance instructors of Shiamak Bollywood Dance smoke free occasion. services and support organisations around. School of Australia. The students gave a glorious and Relaxation and recreational activities for all ages to The Foundation was very grateful to the children of emotional performance for an hour and a half, moving promote better mental health was the operant theme. Dandenong Valley Special School and Emerson Special the audience. This event was clearly the highlight of the Such activities included: rock climbing, an animal School to be a part of the event and to the 63 children Mental Health Month as the children left the gathering nursery for children, rock ‘n’ roll dancing, an army who participated in the Dance show. of 220 people absolutely amazed. obstacle challenge, chalk art making and relaxation and fitness sessions. As the event lasted for several hours, into the Friday evening, it is difficult to estimate the total attendance. At any one time there were several hundred-people occupying the Morwell Town Community which is very centrally located. During the event, Jim Goodin (MHFA Chairperson) and Vasan Srinivasan (Vice-Chairperson), who attended the event, estimated that perhaps 10,000 to 20,000 residents from the Latrobe Valley participated in some way or other.
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28th October 28th October — — Youth Round Table Conference Rajasthani Kutumb
The Youth Round Table Conference was held at the Rajasthani Kutumb of Victoria was formed in 2001 in Mental Health Foundation Australia’s head office in Melbourne by 7 Rajasthani families. The main focus South Yarra. The conference was attended by six eager was to celebrate Rajasthani Festivals; Teej and Gangaur youth participants who were enthusiastic to provide specifically, in Australia in traditional Rajasthani their input in updating the mental health system. manner. The conference was welcomed by Vasan Srinivasan, Rajasthani Kutumb of Victoria joined hands with Mental Vice-Chairperson of MHFA and Alexander Lisov and Health Foundation Australia and proudly supported the Angela Lim, Youth Leaders of the Youth Advisory inaugural Mental Health Month in creating awareness Committee providing a positive overview of the youth of better mental health. conference. The commonality between these three A Diwali (Indian festival) celebration was organised speeches was an emphasis and value of obtaining a on the 28th October and Mr Jim Goodin (MHFA youth’s perspective on the mental health system so that Chairperson) and Mr Vasan Srinivasan (Vice- we may progress forward. Chairperson) were the guests of honour for the evening; The Round Table Discussion: Positive Outcomes MHFA Board Members, Multicultural Ambassadors, and Preventative Measures provided an excellent and audiences from various communities of South East opportunity to gain insight from each of the youth Asian countries also participated. participants who are a part of variety of communities, The evening had multiple performances of Bollywood including LBGT, international students and pre- songs and dance and attracted a gathering of 300 adolescent. Positive feedback was gathered from the people for a greater cause. Rajasthani Kutumb’s show youth participants regarding the Youth Conference, was a great success and they were generous in their however, some felt the Youth Round Table was more contribution towards the Mental Health Month. impactful as they felt this was a better opportunity to provide a more significant input. Thank you to Rupa Subramanaim, Kirsten Phillips, Scarlett Croce, Joanne Hui Min Tan, Nicole Juniper and Darby Kelly for attending this conference and providing your insights. MHFA is still in awe from meeting Darby Kelly from Mornington Peninsula Youth Services, who has an impressive amount of knowledge of mental health literacy and emotional intelligence for someone who has yet to graduate from primary school.
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29th October —
Local Government Councillors’ Mental Health Symposium
The Local Government Councillors’ Mental Health Symposium The ‘Panel Discussion in relation to the workshops’ was aimed was a huge success. This free event sponsored by Perpetual to dissect the round table work, provide further context and Trustees was held at The Rialto Tower, Melbourne on 29 a way forward - an opportunity to provide direct information October 2018 from 10.00am-4.00pm. The Foundation is very to state and federal governments and other agencies to grateful to Perpetual’s General Manager Mr Steve DeBono for formulate funding towards mental health services. A white sponsoring the venue and providing the morning tea, lunch paper will be planned from this information to deepen and afternoon tea to all attendees. The aim of the symposium understanding of the importance of mental wellbeing. The was to invite Local Government Councillors from across Symposium was one of the successful events held this year in Victoria, discuss the current mental health services available bringing councillors and various stakeholders across Victoria at their local government areas and the need to improve these to discuss about the current pressing issues of Mental Health. services for the future. The event drew around 65 partakers Finally, MHFA Director, Myles King thanked MC Cr Jordan from 82 registered across Victoria. Lockett, Deputy Mayor of Moyne Shire Council and The Foundation was very grateful to Myles King Director, presented flowers and a Certificate of Appreciation to all Mental Health Foundation Australia, for coordinating such a keynote speakers, Panel members, Mayors, Councillors and fantastic event and Cr Jordan Lockett, Deputy Mayor, for being community members. the Master of Ceremonies of this great event. The symposium was attended by the Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Lord Mayor for City of Melbourne, Cr Geoff Ablett, Mayor of Our Reach out Casey, Deputy Mayor Amanda Stapledon, Deputy Mayor for City of Casey, Cr Daniel Nguyen, Mayor City of Yarra, Mr Steve DeBono State Manager VIC/SA, Perpetual Limited, Mr. Jim 300,000 Goodin Chairperson of MHFA, Ms Gabrielle Reilly Executive Council members Director, Human Resource Department, Victoria Police, Mr Myles King Director, Mental Health Foundation Australia, Mr. Vasan Srinivasan Vice Chairperson of MHFA, Confederation of Indian Australian Associations Inc, Cr Jordan Lockett Deputy Mayor, Moyne Shire Council, Cr Kim O’Keeffe Mayor of Greater Shepperton, Cr Heather Marcus Councillor, Wyndham City and Dr. Christopher Mogan, Psychologist, The Anxiety Clinic. A Round Table Workshop moderated by Mr Myles King, Director of MHFA was attended by Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne; Ms Gabrielle Reilly, Victoria Police; Mr Jim Goodin, Chairperson of MHFA; Cr Heather Marcus, Wyndham City; Mayor Daniel Nguyen, City of City and Cr Damien Rosario, City of Casey.
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30th October 1st November — — Kinder Kids Family Fun day Mental Health Forum - Bendigo City
The Kinder Kids Family Fun Day at Bunjil Place Plaza was unfortunately cancelled due to limited participation. The Foundation is planning to run this event next year. The Mental Health Forum in Bendigo was held in the Bendigo Tennis Centre function rooms with the theme of improving access to local mental health services. The event was officially launched and hosted by Steven Abbott, Manager of Community Partnerships in the City of Greater Bendigo. Presentations were made by two important local figures in mental st health services, Vicky Mason and Kim Sykes. Vicky is the Director 31 October of Health and Wellbeing for the City of Greater Bendigo and Kim is the Chief Executive Officer for Bendigo Community Health Services. Addresses were given on “Implementing the Greater Bendigo — Municipal Public Health and wellbeing Plan” and “Leading the Way on Mental Health” by the two speakers respectively. Mental Health Forum - Shepparton City The keynote address was given by MHFA Chairperson, Jim Goodin, who spoke about the challenge of suicide currently experienced by the Murray Primary Health Care Network and contrasted this with other local government areas, state wide suicide rates and programs in place The Mental Health Forum in Shepparton was held Cr Kim O’Keefe committed the City of Greater Shepparton to deal with this growing issue. at the Aquamoves Aquatic Centre with an emphasis to continued improvements in mental health services on exercise and physical activity to improve mental while acknowledging some of the unique issues faced The forum concluded with a vigorous question and answer session health. The event was officially launched by Mayor Cr in rural and provincial local government areas by which lasted for 1 hour. Feedback from the event was extremely Kim O’Keefe and attended by many local mental health continuing droughts. MHFA Chairperson, Jim Goodin, positive and notes from the presentations were requested by many of workers and organisations. was the keynote speaker and spoke of the regional the 100 participants. In keeping with the theme of physical activity and mental health challenges currently experienced by the mental health, the forum began with a yoga session and Murray Primary Health Care Network and contrasted then a community fun walk around beautiful landscape them with the Melbourne metropolitan situation. encircled between the Goulbourn River and Lake Thanks goes in particular to Cr O’Keefe for her committed Victoria close to the city centre. 100 people participated and insightful address. All who attended were left in no in the range of events held in connection with the doubt as to the local government’s commitment and Shepparton Forum. recognition of the challenges posed in promoting better mental health for all in the Shepparton region.
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nd 2 November 4th November — — Mental Health Forum, Moonee Valley City Mental Health Well Being Walk
The Mental Health Forum at Moonee council got cancelled due to limited participation. The council is planning to run this The Walk for Mental Health was one of MHFA’s last few A large thank you to Commonwealth Bank for sponsoring event next year. events as part of Inaugural Mental Health Month 2018. The fruits, supplying water bottles for the walkers and for aim of the Walk was to promote community mental health helping alongside MHFA at the tables. MHFA had a awareness and illustrate the number of Victorians who are registration table, marquees and volunteers guiding affected by mental health and has shown their support by people and selling MHFA pins, pens, caps and T-shirts. The participating in this event. 4.7km began at 10.30am with the waving of the flag under This year the Walk for Mental Health was held at Albert the MHFA start arch. Approximately 6,000 people from Park Lake and attracted more than 6,000 walkers (including every corner of Melbourne City and other parts of the state rd political representatives). The event was officially participated for a great cause and promoted awareness of 3 November welcomed by the following: Mr Jim Goodin, Chairperson Mental Health and Wellbeing. of MHFA; Mr Vasan Srinivasan, Vice-Chairperson of MHFA; The walkers overall enjoyed the day and felt committed to — Cr Marcus Pearl – City of Port Phillip (on behalf of Mayor the cause. Bernadene Voss) and Lord Mayor Sally Capp. Notable addresses and political representatives also include The Wyndham Diwali Hon. Martin Foley MP, Minister for Mental Health; Margaret Our Reach out Fitzherbert MLC, Member for Southern Metropolitan Region; Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Matthew Guy; Australia Bharatha Brahman Samaj (ABBS) is a non-profit and Katie Allen, Liberal Member of Stonnington. 500,000 community organisation which seeks to further the belief and Other political representatives spotted amongst the Victorians values of the fundamental way of life and bring together the walkers include Cr Daniel Nguyen, City of Yarra Mayor community thereby promoting cultural cohesiveness among and Cr Ogy Simic. The MHM feedback survey showed that the wider community for the greater good of mankind. majority of people involved in MHM participated in the The Foundation was grateful to the board members of ABBS Mental Health Wellbeing Walk event. for organising such an event to promote cultural diversity among various nationalities. ANZ were the proud sponsors for the event to create and promote awareness on mental health and well-being. Mr Jim Goodin –MHFA Chairperson and his wife Mrs Helga Goodin were the guests of honor for the evening. MHFA Board Members, Multicultural Ambassadors, and audiences from various communities of South East Asian countries participated. The evening had multiple performances of Bollywood Songs and Dance and attracted a gathering of 420 people for a greater cause.
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Mental Health Well Being Walk - 4th November 2018
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5th November — Mental Health Forum - Knox City
The Mental Health Forum in Knox City was held at This event drew approximately 60 guests active in the Civic Centre in Knox City. Our goal was to raise Mental Health in Knox city along with several awareness about mental health and wellbeing representatives. Gambling Help organisation among the general community members of Knox displayed their stall at this event and created city. awareness in promoting better mental health and The Foundation is very grateful to Ms Santi self-exclusion from gambling. Whiteside, MHFA Multicultural Ambassador A Q&A panel discussion on the latest issues of for being the Master of Ceremonies of this great mental health was comprised of Ms Nina Springle event. The launch was also attended by Cr Jake – MLC South Eastern Metropolitan Region, Mr Keogh – Mayor Dobson Ward, and Ms Nina Jim Goodin - Chairperson of the Mental Health Springle – MLC South Eastern Metropolitan Foundation Australia, Mr Vasan Srinivasan – Vice Region, who were the keynote speakers for the Chairperson of the Mental Health Foundation event. MHFA’s Chairperson Jim Goodin provided Australia and Mr Stephen Yin – Multicultural an informative speech on Victoria’s current mental Ambassador of MHFA. health status.
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6th November — Mental Health Celebratory Breakfast
After the success of the inaugural mental health month, the board members, councillors, multicultural ambassadors, volunteers and sponsors gathered for a celebratory breakfast at the office. The Foundation was grateful and thanked everyone who got involved in the mental health month event. Everyone gathered shared their experiences and views to make this month-long event more successful in the coming years.
Mental Health Forum - Knox City 64 65 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 Budget Profit & Loss MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA 1 July 2018 to 30 November 2018 Recommendations 30 Nov 18 Mental Health Month
Recommendations arising from this report Income Art Competition $396.37 $396.37 BEAR Project Income $88,652.65 Donations $10,471.25 Grants $31,484.27 GRANTS - MENTAL HEALTH MONTH $218,369.15 $218,369.15 1. Further expand the MHFA website for all events in 2019. Grants - Stonnington $6,000.00 Memberships $36.36 2. Explore and expand efforts to utilise the social media platforms to Mental Health First Aid Course - Income $3,089.88 Mental Health Month - Donation $30,151.65 $30,151.65 increase presence of Mental Health Month. Mental Health Month - other revenue $2,294.55 $2,294.55 Mental Health Month 2019 - Sponsorship $11,577.28 $11,577.28 Explore opportunities to promote Victorian Mental Health Month Mental Health Week postage recover $11.82 3. MH Wellbeing Walk $83,939.35 $83,939.35 through diverse settings rather than events only. Multicultural Gala Dinner [44202] $33,640.90 $33,640.90 Seminars $383.50 Youth Mental Health Course $311.60 4. Continue to liaise with current partners of diverse populations and Total Income $520,810.58 $380,369.25 explore other potential partnerships that will boost the recognition of Gross Profit $520,810.58 Victorian Mental Health Month. Less Operating Expenses Explore opportunity to build on newly developed partnerships to assist Advertising $146.88 5. Art Competition exp $313.63 $313.63 with identifying vulnerable issues such as youth mental health, school Ballarat Support Group $89.35 Bank Charges $197.60 absenteeism and bullying. Bank Merchant fee $109.08 Bear Project Expenses $88,652.65 Bipolar Carers Support Group $141.82 Body Corp Fee $1,259.36 Bookkeeper $1,645.00 Computer and Web Expenses $630.19 Contract Labour $1,137.99 Council Rates $1,157.65 Electricity $964.63 Entertainment $125.01 Insurance $190.21 Meal Entertainment $347.45 Mental Health First Aid Course - expenses $3,353.64 Mental Health Forum $3,202.28 $3,202.28 Mental Health Month $51,298.68 $51,298.68 Mental Health Week $58.09 $58.09 Mental Health Wellbeing Walk $4,553.37 $4,553.37 Multicultural Gala Dinner 13/5 [61631] $49,161.27 $49,161.27 Office expenses $1,588.05 Postage and Couriers $5.80 Printing and Stationery $5,737.88 Repair & Maintenance $200.00 Salary Sacrifice - Aisha $7,150.00 Staff Amenities $79.21 Subscriptions $770.68 Superannuation Expense $5,006.80 Suspense [99000] -$350.00 Telephone $1,316.85 Travelling Local $950.73 Wages and Salaries $46,313.15 Water $438.60 Website Hosting/Maintenance $112.97 Women Support Group Exp $285.06 Workers Compensation $1,317.27 Total Operating Expenses $279,658.88 $108,587.32
Net Profit $241,151.70 $271,781.93
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THANKYOU TO OUR 2018 MHM SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA APPRECIATE THAT WE ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES WITH THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF OUR MANY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND VALUE THE RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE WITH OTHERS.
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Dignitries that attended the MHM 2018
Governor: Councillors: Sponsors: Prof Louise Newman Ms Belinda Wan Mr Ajay Simha The Hon. Linda Dessau AC Cr Amanda Stone, City of Yarra Commonwealth Bank Prof Jennifer McIntosh Mr Jamie Smith Mr Andrew Cookson Mr Anthony Howard QC Cr Annie Vickers, Campasepe Infosys Ms Angela Komiti Mr Sanjeewa Rathnayake Ms Mary Barillaro Shire Council North Shore Coaching College Mr Sam Lane Mr Bwe Thay Mr Alexander Lisov Ministers: Cr Ashlee Fitzpatrick, The Perpetual Trustees Mr John Moone Mr John Sipek Rural City of Wangaratta Photographer The Hon. Greg Hunt – Federal ScriptRite Pharmacy Mrs Sue Chernishoff Ms Rowena Ann Hansen Minister for Health Cr Damien Rosario, City of Casey Shiamak – Bollywood Dance School Mr Steve DeBono Mr Shane Sarafian Mr Anand Bala The Hon. Martin Foley – Cr Denise Massoud, City of Whitehorse Ms Gabrielle Reilly Ms Elleni Bereded Samuel Minister for Mental Health AV Technician Cr Duyen Anh Pham Dignitaries Ms Vicky Mas Ms Malini Raj The Hon. Alan Tudge – Minister ,Brimbank City Council The Hon. Richard Dalla Riva MLC Mr Charles Walker for Cities, Urban Infrastructure Mr Kim Skyes Mr Van Cer Hnem Cr Fiona Robson, Hepburn – Eastern Metropolitan Region and Population Shire Council Mr James Thangman Graphic Designer Cr Beverley Pinder – City of Melbourne Master of Ceremonies: The Hon. Matthew Guy – Cr Georgina Papafotiou, Mr Sunny Duggal Mr Luke Donnellan MP – Member Ms Lubna Irfan Opposition Leader Brimbank City Council Mr David Mann OAM Ms Mehwish Cheema for Narre Warren North The Hon. Michael Sukkar MP – Cr Gerard Felipe, Frankston City Ms Hirusha Dissanayake Ms Samina Saeed Information Technology Federal Member for Deakin Mr Steve DeBono Cr Gilbert Wilson, Glenelg Ms Suzanne Ting Mr Subra Ramachandran The Hon. Clare O'Neil MP – Ms Sandra Rae Mental Health Award Winners Shire Council Mr Nary (Jason) Sara Mr Sagar Hirasave Federal Member for Hotham Dr Judy Tang Mental Health Advocate of the Year Cr Henry Barlow, Wyndham City Mr Abinaya Srinivasan The Hon. Inga Peulich - Shadow Ms Tasmin Jowett Mr Mark Hearld Cr Heather Marcus, Wyndham City Mr Hyonju Newman Finance Minister for Multicultural Affairs Mr Brett Murphy Mental Health Organisation Cr Jean Wise, Yarriambiack Mr Stephen Yin Ms Edith Tonge Senator Kimberly Kitching of the Year Shire Council Mr Hao Yang – Senator for Victoria Ms Santi Whiteside Cr John Zobec, Campasepe Mr Graham Watts MP – Code 9 (Mr Mark Thomas) Volunteers: Senator Deborah O'Neill – Dr Stephen Masaire Shire Council Member for Burwood Mental Health First Aid (Ms Deputy Chair of Parliamentary Mr Dabessa Gemelal Dr Alberto Veloso Nataly Bavopoulos) Ms Evans Mukonza Joint Committee – Corporations Cr Kim Thien Truong, Mr Carlo Ikin-Blackett Brimbank City Council Dr Ross King Mr Malvin Tinashe Chimutengo & Financial Service Consumer Art Competition Winners Ms Pooja Honguntika Cr Leanne Pentreath Dr Katie Allen Mr Suryansh Manglik Mr Rishi Venkataraman Mayors: ,Campasepe Shire Council Dr Natalie Gray Ms Edwina Cherry – 1st Prize Ms Angela Vrettas Mr Mathew McLean – 2nd Prize Mr Ronald Perera Lord Mayor Sally Capp – Cr Leigh Johnson, Hume City Council Mr Simon Tatz Board of Directors: City of Melbourne Cr Marie Martin, Moira Shire Council Ms Lubna Irfan – 3rd Prize Dr Sundram Sivamalai Mr Steve Dimopoulos Mr Jim Goodin, Chairperson Mayor Geoff Ablett – City of Casey Cr Mark Riley, Moreland City Council Ms Cheryl Taylor Mr Julian Hill MP – Deputy Mr Vasan Srinivasan, Vice- Creative Writing Competition Winners Mr Yogen Lakshman Mayor Kim O'Keeffe – City Cr Martin Duke, Surf Coast Shire Chair of Joint Committee of Chairperson of Greater Shepparton Cr Paul Macdonald, Public Accounts and Audit Upper Primary Category – Jana Ms Lora (Anacan) Love Nguyen - Richmond Primary School Ms Carole Crean, Secretary Mayor Daniel Nguyen – City of Yarra Maroondah City Council Ms Jacqui White Mr Maniskandan Jayraman Lower Secondary Category - Imogen Mr Jimmy Ma, Treasurer Mayor Youhorn Chea – City Cr Prue Cutts, City of Whitehorse Dr Tetyana Rocks Cr Heather Marcus Sachi Broadfoot - Oberon High School Prof Bruce Tonge, Director of Greater Dandenong Cr Richard Hicks, West Wimmera Shire Ms Noleen Cornish Mr Andre Oboler Upper Secondary Category - Julia Dr. Tom George, Director Mayor John Sipek – City Cr Sophy Galbally, Mr Anthony Howard Mr Jeremy Furness of Moone Valley Clugston - Stawell Secondary College Mr Jose Hernandez, Director Manningham Council Ms Nina Springle MLC – Member Mr Nesan Naidoo Mayor Bruce Hardwood – City Mr Myles King, Director Cr Steph Amir, City of Darebin for South Eastern Metropolitan MC Ambassadors: Mr Surya Prakash Soni of Greater Dandenong Mr Huss Mustafa OAM, Director Cr Victoria Borg, Brimbank City Council Ms Samantha Dunn MLC – Ms Christina Chia Mayor Jake Keogh – City of Knox Eastern Metropolitan Prof Peter Barlis, Director Cr Simon Crawford, Ms Samira Zemaryalai YAC Members: Deputy Mayor Amanda Maribyrnong City Council Dr Chris Mogan Mr Daryl Williams QC, Director Stapledon – City of Casey Mr Philip Tan Mr Ben Schwarer Ms Kate Falconer Deputy Mayor Jordan Lockett Mr Ragu Mantatikar Ms Laura Christopoulous Staff: Universities: Mr Michael Struth – City of Moyne Shire Ms Angela Lim Prof. Nicole Rinehart, Mr David He Ms Aisha Usman, Manager Ms Brigid Isaac Ms Rachel Wynne Deakin University Mr Sashi Sanmugathas Ms Angela Lim, Project Officer Ms Siobhan Rogan Mr Raag Bhatia Prof. Sarah Wilson, University Mr Karan Gandhok Ms Ribeka Gizabehir, Project Officer Prof Felice Jacka Ms Ribeka Gizabehir of Melbourne Mr Subra Ramachandran Ms Deepa Natranjan, Project Officer Ms Chantal Chauvet-Allen Ms Amrit Kaur 70 71 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 POST-EVENT REPORT 2018 National Mental Health Month Plan 2019
DATE EVENT NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION
The Future st Tuesday 1 Oct TBC
Regional Forum - South To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Wednesday 2nd Oct Frankston Mental Health Month 2018 was successfully completed on 6th November. The Eastern Metro council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
event attracted amazing support for the Mental Health Foundation Australia, Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Thursday 3rd Oct Stonnington South Region council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch. and more importantly the cause we were supporting, than anticipated. The Future Leaders Conference Student leaders of various universities, TAFE colleges and schools Foundation organised a survey feedback and found that 92% respondents Friday 4th Oct symposium on mental health Bunjil Place, Casey interested in mental health will come together for a round table awareness and issue conference discussing various topics related to mental health. would like to be part of the National Mental Health Month 2019. Thus, the Saturday 5th Oct
Board of Mental Health Foundation Australia is planning to organise a National Melbourne Multicultural Fed Square / Sunday 6th Oct Multicultural Ambassadors to own and deliver Mental Health Month from 1 – 31 October 2019. Festival Red Square As a peak body, we will work with Melbourne city council and Melbourne City Mental the lord Mayor to assist us in bringing together many mental Monday 7th Oct Health month launch and Melbourne Town Hall health organisations, charity organisations and businesses Mental Health Awards as well as members of federal and state parliament.
Tuesday 8th Oct TBC
Wednesday 9th Oct
Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Thursday 10th Oct Morewell Eastern Region council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Friday 11th Oct Mayors Conference Knox / Perpetual council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Saturday 12th Oct Indian Music Festival Kel Watson
Sunday 13th Oct Youth Conference Melbourne University
Regional Forum - Eastern To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Monday 14th Oct Knox Metro Region council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Tuesday 15th Oct TBC
Wednesday 16th Oct TBC
Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Thursday 17th Oct Moyne Shire Western Region council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Friday 18th Oct
Saturday 19th Oct Indian Music Festival
Sunday 20th Oct
Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Monday 21st Oct Wyndham Western Metro council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Tuesday 22nd Oct TBC
Wednesday 23rd Oct TBC
Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Thursday 24th Oct Shepparton Northern Region council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Friday 25th Oct TBC
Saturday 26th Oct CHILL OUT DAY Dandenong
Saturday 26th Oct ABBS Diwali TBD
Sunday 27th Oct Wellbeing Walk Albert Park Lake National Mental Health Month Walk 2019
Regional Forum - To raise awareness about mental health issues and demographics specific to this Monday 28th Oct Yarra Northern Metro council. We will have an arts competition and other activities during the launch.
Tuesday 29th Oct Premier Breakfast
Wednesday 30th Oct TBC
Thursday 31st Oct MHFA Celebratory Breakfast
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Address: Suite J, 450 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Phone: 03 9826 1422 I Helpline: 1800 643 287 (MHF AUS)
Email: [email protected] I website: www.mhfa.org.au