Maternity and Newborn Improvement team
We have progressed Phase 2 of the Ligature safety Initiative, building on the strong foundations of Phase 1 ‘Improving safety for consumers at risk of harm of ligature’, to reduce environmental ligature point risks in mental health and wellbeing settings through a consistent, evidence-based approach.
We are proud to support health services in embedding the Zero Suicide Framework (ZSF) into practice, in direct response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations.
The fifth Improving Sexual Safety Workshop in May brought together leaders and practitioners dedicated to advancing sexual safety in mental health settings. The event was opened by Kate Thwaites, Deputy Chief Mental Health Nurse, with a video address from Minister Ingrid Stitt reinforcing the initiative’s importance.
Five mental health services showcased significant achievements over the past two years, including:
The Mental Health Improvement Program (MHIP) is establishing the MHIP community to:
Reducing compulsory treatment was a key recommendation of the 2021 Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.