Community partnerships

The Brain & Mind Research Institute has a fundamental commitment to the long-neglected areas of brain and mind disorders, pursuing genuine partnerships with the wider community as a vital part of our research and activities.

Mental Health Council of Australia

The BMRI is a member of the Mental Health Council of Australia. The Council is the peak non-government body representing the mental health sector and has 58 members nationally, including health professional organisations, consumer and carer groups, community sector providers and health research organisations.

The most significant collaboration has been in the production of the seminal Not for Service report, the principal author of which was Prof Hickie, published in 2005 which demonstrated the crisis facing Australia’s mental health system. The link between the two organisations is further strengthened through the joint appointment of Sebastian Rosenberg as Deputy CEO at the MHCA and Senior Lecturer, Mental Health Policy at the BMRI.

The BMRI and the MHCA continue to work together on a range of projects aimed at reforming our mental health system.

Australian Institute of Policy and Science - Tall Poppy Campaign

The Australian Institute of Policy and Science is a national not for profit which promotes Australian scientific and intellectual excellence, encourages younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers and acts to build civil society and policy sector understanding of how science can contribute to public policy issues - such as in health. The Institute's Tall Poppy Campaign, including Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and the Howard Florey Medal for a milestone achievement in the biomedical sciences, recognises our brightest minds while also harnessing their capacity to engage the public - whether inspiring more young people to build their scientific literacy and pursue careers in medical, health and other sciences, or through encouraging public access to and understanding of research that is relevant to current policy issues. For further information visit the website.

ROAM Communities

ROAM Communities is an organisation dedicated to the pursuit of best practice in mental health nursing. ROAM’s advanced practice mental health nurses Toby Raeburn and James Southan collaborate with BMRI Psychiatrists, General Practitioners and psychologists caring for people with mental disorders. Between them Toby and James have over 20 years experience and share a particular passion for work amongst disadvantaged people groups. Visit ROAM’s website for more information.

Inspire Foundation

The Inspire Foundation is a national, non-profit organisation that was established in 1996 and aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 16-25 through three technology-based programs: Reach Out!, Act Now, and Beanbag. BMRI has partnered with The Inspire Foundation to create more opportunities to conduct research that focuses specifically on ICT, mental health literacy and help seeking in young people. For more information visit the website.