About Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV)
... a world of opportunity for people with a psychiatric disability is our vision.
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) Inc., is the peak body for Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in Victoria, Australia.
Our member agencies in Victoria, Australia provide housing support, home-based outreach, psychosocial and pre-vocational day programs, residential rehabilitation, mutual support and self help, employment, training and support, carer education, respite and advocacy.
Need help with mental health?
To access the services and agencies of our members, use the Directory on the site of Department of Human Services, Mental Health Branch at this link.
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) provides a range of services to our member agencies which include:
Sector Co-ordination, Support and Advocacy;- Training and Professional Development;
- Policy Development; and
- Information Services (Publications, Library, Web site).
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporations Act, governed by a committee of management comprising representatives of ordinary member agencies. ABN 79 174 342 927)
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) Committee of Management 2009
- President: Elizabeth Crowther, Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria
- Vice President: Caz Healy, Doutta Galla Community Health Service
- Secretary: Stephen Ward, EACH
- Treasurer: Terry Palioportas, Peninsula Support services
- Alys Boase, ERMHA
- Mark Smith, Prahran Mission
- Licia Kokocinski, ADEC
- Margaret Brooks, St Luke's Anglicare
- Kelvin Wilson, Centacare PDSS
- Chris McNamara, SNAP Gippsland Inc
- Loretta Foster, Upper Hume Community Health Service
- Glen Tobias, NEAMI Ltd
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
A world of opportunity for people with a psychiatric disability
Mission
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is dedicated to the achievement of the best outcomes for people with a psychiatric disability, their families and their communities. We do this through
- promoting the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation
- building and disseminating knowledge
- providing leadership
- building partnerships
- undertaking workforce training and development
- promoting quality in service delivery
- undertaking advocacy and community education
The mission statement is underpinned by the following values
- respect, dignity and responsibility
- equity
- perseverance
- interdependence / inter-connectedness
- flexibility and responsiveness
- honesty and integrity
- participation and consultation, and
- camaraderie.
We are committed to honoring consumer and carer experience, embracing diversity, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusiveness, and encouraging innovation.
Annual Report
Download Annual Report 2008 pdf file. Includes Financial Report.
Alternatively, contact us with your details if you want a hard copy of the report sent to you. Phone (613)9519 7000 Fax (613) 9519 7022