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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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Shaping the future of mental health through peer work

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Shaping the future of mental health through peer work

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

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NDIS reforms raise key implications for psychosocial supports

24th April 2026

The Federal Government has announced a significant reset of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with wide-ranging changes expected to reshape access, supports and system design over the coming years. These reforms signal a shift not only in how the Scheme operates, but in how people with disability, including those with psychosocial disability, engage with support systems more broadly.

No exit without a safety net: Psychosocial supports and the NDIS

22nd April 2026

Mental Health Coordinating Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to sustainability and reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) but warns that changes affecting people living with psychosocial challenges must not proceed without an alternative service system that is fully funded and co-designed.

How do we support young people to move forward in times of uncertainty?

16th April 2026

As the community-managed mental health sector navigates challenges due to geopolitical conflict and fuel shortages, many young people are also experiencing heightened uncertainty about their future. Focusing on practical ways to manage uncertainty can help us sustain both our work and wellbeing, while continuing to support young people to do the same.

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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.