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About the sector

The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

Annual Reports

Find detailed information on the work we do to support the community managed mental health sector.

Our Work

Mental Health Rights Manual

An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.

Recovery Oriented Language Guide

Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.

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Training

Registered training

Build on your lived experience or on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification.

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Membership

Our members

Our members are community managed mental health organisations, large and small, local and NSW-wide service providers.

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Join a strong network of community-based mental health organisations delivering better outcomes for people in New South Wales.

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Be part of the network

Join community mental health organisations supporting the community-managed mental health sector and delivering better outcomes for people in New South Wales.

As a Member of Mental Health Coordinating Council you join a strong alliance of community organisations who inform debate, support each other and influence the future of the sector.

Join us to receive access to practical support, exclusive member events, generous discounts on training courses and timely sector updates and news.

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Our members Deliver

Peer support
Accommodation
Rehabilitation supports
Education
Counselling
Helplines
Advocacy and information
Carer support
Primary healthcare
Employment services
Recreation
Outreach
And much more

Join a strong alliance

Together with our members we work to strengthen community mental health and deliver better outcomes for people living with mental health conditions.

We offer three membership categories, Full or Associate Membership for organisations and Friends of Mental Health Coordinating Council membership for individuals.

Become part of this strong network of organisations, both large and small, working to shape the future of mental health in New South Wales.

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Full Membership

Full Memberships are offered to not-for-profit community managed organisations who deliver or support mental health services. Membership includes: voting rights, opportunities to be nominated to the Board, access to resources and practical support, discounts on training and courses, invitations to exclusive events, sector updates and more.

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Associate Membership

Associate Memberships are offered to organisations working in mental health, psychosocial disability, workforce development, the community sector, NDIS and reform. Membership includes: access to resources and practical support, discounts on training and courses, invitations to exclusive events, sector updates and more.

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Friends

Individuals with an interest in psychosocial disability, development and reform and the community mental health sector can join as a Friend of Mental Health Coordinating Council. Membership includes: access to resources and practical support, discounts on training and courses, invitations to exclusive events, sector updates and more.

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All our Members must be passionate about being part of a united, professional and quality-focused mental health sector and abide by our Code of Conduct.

We welcome all membership inquiries. To find out more about becoming a Member please contact our membership team on 02 9060 9627 or email info@mhcc.org.au

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