Awareness Statement

Across many parts of Asia, families and communities are gathering at this time of year under the autumn moon.

AAMHP Supports ACOSS Call to Lift Working-Age Centrelink Payments... The Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) supports calls from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) for a substantial structural increase to working-age Centrelink payments, warning that poverty, food insecurity and housing stress carry serious consequences for mental health and wellbeing.

There are moments in human life when time seems to divide itself. There was what existed before, and then there is everything that came afterwards. For millions of people around the world, 11 September 2001 was one of those moments.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, AAMHP calls for conversation, connection and a mental-health system that reaches people earlier

The Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) is marking International Literacy Day by calling for a broader understanding of literacy as an issue of dignity, participation, health and psychological wellbeing.

Each year, Legacy Week asks Australians to notice something that can too easily sit at the edges of our understanding of military service: service is rarely experienced by one person alone. Behind the medals, deployments, postings, injuries, transitions and losses are partners, children, parents and extended families whose lives are also shaped by what military service asks of a person.

On Wear It Purple Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) stands in solidarity with LGBTIQA+SB young people and celebrates the importance of diversity, inclusion, visibility and self-expression.

Wear It Purple Day is an important reminder that inclusion is not simply about visibility or celebration. For LGBTQIA+ young people, feeling safe, respected and able to explore identity without judgement can have a profound influence on mental health, confidence, connection and hope for the future.

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) joins communities around the world in honouring the cultures, knowledge, rights and enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

On National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) celebrates the strength, culture, resilience and promise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

During Loneliness Awareness Week, the Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) is encouraging Australians to recognise loneliness as a serious wellbeing issue and to take small, practical steps to strengthen connection within families, workplaces and communities.

On the International Day of Friendship, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) celebrates the relationships that enrich our lives and strengthen our communities.

On International Non-Binary People's Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) recognises and celebrates the diversity, resilience, and contributions of non-binary people within our communities.

During NAIDOC Week, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, knowledge, and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On World Refugee Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) stands alongside refugees around the world, recognising both the extraordinary resilience they demonstrate and the challenges they continue to face as they rebuild their lives.

During Pride Month, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of LGBTIQA+SB individuals to our shared national story.

On National Sorry Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) acknowledges the enduring pain experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations and their families.

On Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) celebrates pansexual individuals and affirms the diversity within the LGBTIQA+SB community.

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.

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.