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Open Minds

We are a peer-directed group for Victorian Public Service employees with mental illness or caring for someone with mental illness. We offer a range of programs and work to decrease the stigma of mental illness. This includes regular forums on mental illness, recovery and mental wellness. We also provide a consumer and carers’ perspective on mental health issues in the workplace.

We do not provide clinical or medical advice. If you need crisis assistance, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14

News & Events

    • Workplace mental health e-learning program
    • beyondblue has developed a new free online interactive e-learning program about depression and anxiety. Designed for use in the workplace or at home, it dispels myths and misconceptions about these common illnesses. You can check out the program here.
    • Mental health return to work guidelines
    • Orygen Youth Health Research Centre and the University of Melbourne have developed a set of guidelines to return to work for employees following an episode of depression, anxiety or a related disorder. You can download a copy of the guidelines here.

    • Open Minds submission to Parliamentary Inquiry
      The Family and Community Development Committee of the Victorian Parliament is holding an inquiry into the workforce participation by people with a mental illness. The Committee called for submissions in response to the terms of reference. You can read the Open Minds submission here. Open Minds also presented evidence at a hearing of the Committee.

        • Open Minds ... Healthy Minds bookmarks available for free
          Open Minds ... Healthy Minds bookmarks are available with helpful tips on mental wellness. You can check out the bookmark here. We provide these free of charge with a minimum order of 20. Just send us an email with your details and we will post them to you.