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Call For Submissions On Mental Illness And Work Individuals, organisations and businesses in the Latrobe Valley with an interest in workforce participation by people living with a mental illness are being encouraged to make a submission to a Victorian parliamentary inquiry. By Russell Northe - 25th October 2011 - Back to News Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe encouraged community members to submit to the inquiry being conducted by the Family and Community Development Committee.
Mr Northe said the Inquiry into Workforce Participation by People with a Mental Illness, was initiated by the Coalition Government delivering on its commitment to enhance workforce participation for Victorians with a mental illness.
"The Coalition Government is committed to providing support to vulnerable Victorians and will investigate the obstacles that those with mental illness in our community face on a daily basis," said Mr Northe.
Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said the inquiry aims to help make it easier for people with a mental illness to participate fully in the community.
"People with a mental illness face a range of challenges that often makes it harder for them to secure and hold down a job, with many facing discrimination," Ms Wooldridge said.
Mr Northe said the Coalition Government wants to significantly increase the employment rate of people with a mental illness.
"I encourage interested community members to make a submission about how to overcome the challenges faced by Victorians with a mental illness wanting to enter the workforce.
"Submissions are due by 11 November 2011, although extensions may be granted to ensure the individuals and organisations have an opportunity to provide their views to the Victorian Parliament."
For further information and terms of reference, please contact (03) 8682 2843, or visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au/fcdc
Media: Russell Northe 0408 22 55 23 / Julia Auciello 5133 9088
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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