Psychosocial and Foundational Supports Forum

On Thursday, 12 September, Mental Health Victoria hosted the 'Victorian Sector Advocacy: Funding Arrangements for Psychosocial and Foundational Supports' online forum for our Associates.

Key points raised by our Associates included: 

• There is limited alignment between reform processes and funding negotiations.

• The value of psychosocial supports is not being recognised.

• There is lack of coordination and connection of services. 

• There is a "missing middle," meaning we lack appropriate services and staff skillsets to meet the current and growing need.

• Support seekers may at times experience challenges, grief, and trauma when transitioned from community mental health supports to the NDIS.

• There is a lack of education and support ahead of and during the transitional period for consumers, carers, and the staff working with and supporting them. 

• There is a shortage of workers, and a lack of secure employment and short-term contracts only compound the workforce shortage challenge.

Click here to read the key takeaways in full.