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During National Prevention Week, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) highlights the critical importance of prevention in protecting both physical and mental health.

On Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) reaffirms a simple but powerful truth: every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.

During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands with victim-survivors, families, and frontline workers committed to ending domestic and family violence.

On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) reminds employers and policymakers that a truly safe workplace includes psychological safety, not only physical protections.

Today, on Lesbian Visibility Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) proudly celebrates the experiences, strength, and achievements of lesbian individuals across Australia and around the world.

MEDIA RLEASE For Immediate Release 22 April 2026 Earth Day: Planetary Health and Mental Wellbeing Are Connected On Earth Day (April 22), the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) recognises that the health of our planet is deeply connected to the health of our communities and our minds. Earth is not separate from us. It is the foundation of our safety, our food systems, our water, our shelter, and our sense of place. Environmental stability

We are pleased to share that the Autumn Edition of the VMHPAA Newsletter is now online, bringing together reflection, advocacy, professional insight, and practical ideas from across our vocational mental health community.

VMHPAA is thrilled to announce our first national conference, coming to Melbourne in August 2026 - a landmark day for vocationally trained mental health practitioners, peer supporters, and everyone working in or alongside high-exposure helping roles.

The Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) extends warm wishes to the Bengali community across Australia and around the world as they celebrate Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year.

On International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) recognises the widespread experience of self-doubt that affects individuals across industries, age groups, and stages of life.

The Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) expresses concern regarding the reported closure of a long-standing youth service in Kiama due to council budget pressures.

As communities across Australia and around the world celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) extends warm wishes to all those observing this important cultural and spiritual festival.

Today, Shane Warren, Chair of the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA), formally lodged the Association’s support for the City of Sydney’s current housing consultation, while urging that future housing growth be approached as social, civic and wellbeing infrastructure, not simply as a numbers exercise.

Sydney, NSW - The Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) has formally expressed its strong support for the proposed heritage listing of three significant LGBTIQA+ sites within the Rainbow Precinct - the footprint in and around the Oxford Street - describing the move as an important and overdue act of public recognition.

On World Health Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) reminds Australians that health is not only physical it is also mental, emotional, and social.

On World Autism Awareness Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands in solidarity with autistic individuals, families, carers, educators, and advocates across Australia and around the world.

The Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) joins communities around the world in recognising International Transgender Day of Visibility a day that celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people while also raising awareness of the discrimination many still face.

On World Bipolar Day, observed on 30 March, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands with people living with bipolar disorder, their families, carers, and support networks, and calls for greater understanding, earlier support, and stronger action to reduce stigma and discrimination. World Bipolar Day exists to build awareness of bipolar disorder and to challenge the social stigma that still surrounds it.

MEDIA RLEASE / AWARENESS STATEMENT / PUBLIC RESPONSE For Immediate Release 20 March 2026 VMHPAA raises consultation integrity concerns with Minister Butler regarding National Standards consultation The Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) has today written to the office of the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health, Ageing and Disability, to raise concerns about aspects of the current Commonwealth consultation on regulatory options to su

On International Day of Happiness, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) is encouraging the community to pause and reflect on the importance of happiness, hope, and emotional wellbeing in everyday life. The United Nations marks the day each year on 20 March, recognising happiness and wellbeing as universal human goals.