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Maggie Toko announced as the New Chair Commissioner of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, 30 October 2025

Our Inaugural Two Year Report, 16 October 2025(opens in a new window)

An announcement from Chair Commissioner Treasure Jennings, 9 October 2025

Insights from our Designated Mental Health Service Visits, 29 September 2025(opens in a new window)

No SECU Accommodation Fees for Consumers on Compulsory Treatment, 4 August 2025

Changes to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, 3 June 2025

National Reconciliation Week, 28 May 2025

Keep the Mental Health Royal Commission Recommendations a Priority, 19 May 2025

Victorian State Budget 2025 – 2026, 5 May 2025

Reminder on voting rights in hospital settings, 2 May 2025

Our Annual Report Summary and promotional materials, 14 April 2025

Our Lived Experience Plan, 21 March 2025

An improved understanding of complaints about restrictive practices - our first insights report, 21 January 2025

Our reflections from 2024 and looking forward to 2025, 18 December 2024

The MHWC’s Inaugural Annual Report 2023-24, 3 December 2024

Service Visits by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, 8 November 2024 

Putting carers on the map during National Carers Week 2024, 14 October 2024

Laying the foundations for change – One year of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, 3 September 2024

Victorian Government's implementation of the mental health reforms, 19 August 2024

Peer Leadership and Beyond: My Global Journey, 9 August 2024

Launch of MHWC guidance on Exploring Issues through Inquiries and Systemic Reviews, 15 July 2024

Commissioners' Message: Victorian State Budget 2024 – 2025, 22 May 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Holiday Support Information, 18 December 2023

MHCC’s Annual Report 2022-23 is now available, 1 December 2023

Strategic Direction: Establishing the Commission (Year 1), 30 October 2023

Recognising Carers Week 2023, 16 October 2023

Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission Appoints Inaugural CEO, 8 September 2023

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