Policy Documents

Empowering Practitioners, Transforming Lives

Our Commitment to Ethical and Professional Excellence

The Australian Association of Mental Health Practitioners (AAMHP) (formerly the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia VMHPAA) was established as a pioneering and inclusive association dedicated to elevating the standards of mental health care across the nation.

As Australia's first national peak body representing vocational mental health practitioners - those with qualifications at the Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced and Graduate Diploma levels we are committed to providing the resources, professional development, supervision training, advocacy, and support needed to help our members thrive.

Since then, we have grown, and we are pleased to advise that we are the ONLY mental health practitioner association of its kind in Australia!

AAMHP is a non-profit, Incorporated Association, registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria.

AAMHP exists to honour, support and advocate for the vital role vocational and tertiary mental health trained practitioners who work stringently, dedicated and efficiently supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our communities throughout Australia.

AAMHP recognises practitioners holding vocational and/or tertiary mental health qualifications.

As the leading voice for vocational practitioners, and we continue to place strong emphasis on ethical, responsible, and professional practice.

The policies outlined on this page serve as guiding frameworks to assist our members in upholding the highest standards of care, integrity, and conduct in all areas of their work.

These policies are living documents, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect emerging best practices, current legislation, and the evolving needs of both practitioners and the communities they serve.

Through this commitment, we support our members in being not only effective, but exemplary professionals in the field of mental health.