HealthRight organisations are community and health services that are committed to improving the physical health of people with mental illness.

More and more people who live with mental illness are proving that with the right support and information they can take control of their lives and seek help, control smoking, eat well, manage alcohol and other drugs, participate in physical activity and the community.

Guidelines for HealthRight Organisations

Build healthy policy

Policies provide guidelines or standards for supporting positive health behaviours. They reinforce the organisation’s commitment to promote good health and set guidelines for clients/participants/staff on what to expect from an organisation around health issues.

Create supportive environments 

This involves providing a physical environment, that supports and encourages healthy behaviours such as quitting smoking, eating nutritious food, managing alcohol and other drugs and engaging in physical activity.

Provide physical health information

Access to up-to-date health information is an important part of building health literacy of clients and creating behaviour change. Information is best given in conjunction with peer support, personal skills training or other complementary strategies.

Develop personal health skills 

Building personal skills and motivating individuals to address lifestyle behaviours is an essential part of working towards positive behaviour change.

Create opportunities for social inclusion and community participation 

Social exclusion is a major factor impacting the health and wellbeing of people with mental illness. HealthRight organisations provide programs and support for social inclusion and participation by linking with established programs and events in the community.