Commissioner John Feneley presented on trauma associated with the weaknesses of the current mental health system, and a vision for the future.
Comments and questions from Day one’s speakers’ corner



2014 THeMHS Mental Health SERVICE Achievement Awards applications are now open. Closing Date is 17 April 2014



We’ve had some fantastic applications for our Service Award categories. We are also looking forward to seeing the contributions for our Media Awards! Don’t forget that 2014 TheMHS Mental Health MEDIA Achievement Awards applications are STILL OPEN. Closing Date is 1 May 2014
SANE Australia has announced the establishment of the Hocking Fellowship as a new award for the promotion of a better understanding of mental illness. The Award celebrates the work of Barbara Hocking OAM, Executive Director of SANE Australia, 1995-2012.


The 2014 annual TheMHS Conference, to be held in Perth in August this year, is now CALLING FOR PAPERS!
The theme for the 2014 Conference is “What We Share Makes Us Strong” and organisers are seeking a diverse range of submissions for presentations at the conference.
The National Mental Health Commission has released the 2013 National Report on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.


Do you know of an impressive program, service or organisation that you would like to encourage to enter for a TheMHS Mental Health Service Achievement Award. OR a print article/story or radio, TV, online broadcast program for a TheMHS Media Achievement Award?
Please let us know and provide us with their contact information to awards@themhs.org. TheMHS will follow up with further details and support to assist with the submission of an entry.
The source of the recommendation will always remain confidential.