ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 26 August 2021

In this edition, we announce changes to the Mental Health Month program due to COVID-19. The impacts of COVID and the health and wellbeing of our vulnerable is discussed. We look at the launches of the Take a Step campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, the Being Equally Well Report for people with serious mental illness, and the Chat Starter campaign for parents and young people.

There is also a list of interesting mental health resources and articles for further reading along with jobs, training, forums and events listed below. To make sure you keep safe, take note of the latest COVID-19 advice from ACT Health, and can find information regarding the vaccine rollout.

Our Member Spotlight this edition is Wellcare Australia.