On World Mental Health Day the Territory Labor Government acknowledges those in the community who are dedicated to helping Territorians who need mental health support.
The Northern Territory Mental Health Strategic Plan recognises that stronger links between government and non-government services are key to increasing resilience in our mental health system.
Today we congratulate those in the community health sector who have dedicated themselves to improving the mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing of Territorians.
Six Territorians have been awarded for their leadership in the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition Mental Health Week Awards, held today at Parliament House.
Malia Ford - Leadership in Lived Experience AwardLeila Heinrich - Young Person AwardJohn Yusuf - Carers in Mental Health AwardJoan Dhamarrandji - Mental Health Sector AwardMinitja Marawili - Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing AwardMary Ingrames - Innovation for Positive Change Award
Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health illness in their lifetime.
Quotes from Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Lauren Moss:
"Our government's vision is for a community that understands the importance of social and emotional health and wellbeing, mental health and mental illness, and the role that all Territorians have in supporting each other.
"I'm happy that through these awards we can recognise the impact that organisations and individuals are having in turning this vision into a reality.
"I congratulate and thank the winners, as well as the NT Mental Health Coalition for the important contribution they are making to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those who live and work in the Territory."
Northern Territory Government
