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

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

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Championing the community mental health sector

Mental Health Coordinating Council is the peak body for community managed mental health organisations in New South Wales.

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Joint Communique PHN/CMO: Driving progress on key sector issues

7th November 2024

This quarter, we continued our conversations with NSW/ACT Primary Health Networks and community-managed organisations to drive progress on key issues identified for the sector. Read the latest Joint Communique.

Celebrating diversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing for the Inner West community

30th October 2024

The final Meet your Neighbour event for 2024 took place during Mental Health Month at Ashfield Town Hall, bringing together an insightful discussion with key speakers and local mental health workers on diversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing.

Priorities for community mental health in NSW

24th October 2024

MHCC is pleased to present our Pre-Budget Submission 2025-2029 to the NSW Government to address the priorities for the mental health community-managed sector in NSW. This submission provides detailed actions, targets and investment estimates for the NSW Government to bring the reforms required for meaningful change.

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Mental Health Coordinating Council champions community-based mental health services to support better outcomes for people living with mental health conditions. We work to strengthen mental health organisations by advocating to government and key decision makers, delivering sector-leading resources and tools, and providing quality training for the mental health workforce.

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Highly regarded learning pathways for the mental health workforce. Our training is informed by recovery-oriented trauma-informed principles and is delivered throughout New South Wales by experienced and dedicated trainers, including many with lived experience.