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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.

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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

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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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The Not-for Profit Sector Development Blueprint Issues Paper

5th December 2023

In its submission, Mental Health Coordinating Council shares its vision for the Not-for-Profit sector, highlighting the need for sustainable infrastructure and resourcing to best meet the needs of people accessing community-managed mental health services in Australia.

Joint Communique on enhancing collaboration between PHNs and community mental health organisations

29th November 2023

The Joint Communique between CESPHN and MHCC describes steps to enhance collaboration between NSW and ACT Primary Health Networks and mental health community managed organisations.

Your Experience of Service: Community Managed Organisations

27th November 2023

YES-CMO 2022-2023 reveals overwhelmingly positive results, highlighting high satisfaction among people accessing community managed mental health services.

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Our Work

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.