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:
- enhanced orientation for consumers and staff
- implementation of Sexual Safety Plans
- strengthened staff education and reflective practice.
Looking ahead, the Mental Health Improvement Program is looking to integrate efforts of the Improving Sexual Safety initiative with those of the Towards Elimination of Restrictive Practices to bolster impacts on safety across inpatient units.
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Improving sexual safety within Victorian mental health units
Partnering with Victorian mental health inpatient units to drive improvements to sexual safety.
Mental Health Improvement Program
This program aims to improve the safety and quality of care for people who access and work in Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing services.