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

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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.

Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Feeling safe and empowered to speak up in the workplace is even more important for mental health settings.

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Training

Mental Health Peer Navigation

New accredited training for peer workers to support consumers with navigating the mental health system for their recovery journey.

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

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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Election commitments welcome but it’s time for systemic long-term reform

10th April 2025

Our mental health system continues to fail those with severe and complex mental health challenges, as election commitments from both major parties ignore the long-term structural change the sector urgently needs.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the Lithgow community

7th April 2025

After a seven-year hiatus, our team returned to Lithgow recently to host our first regional Meet your Neighbour networking event for 2025. The event reunited mental health workers from over 20 organisations to share experiences on men’s mental health and strengthen collaboration in the community to tackle this key issue for the region.

New study shows community-based mental health services more effective and costs less

2nd April 2025

An evaluation of Bondi's community-based service, the Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC), shows the effectiveness of a home-like environment, that focuses on personalised and recovery-oriented community support, encourages growth and personal agency in a 'least restrictive' environment, with running costs at less than a third of an inpatient mental health unit.

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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.