Changes to Commonwealth Funded Mental Health Programs
Post | Last updated 2nd July 2019
As you know, July is an important month for changes to Commonwealth mental health programs. The following service providers have been commissioned by Primary Health Networks (PHN) to deliver National Psychosocial Support (NPS) services across NSW : – Metropolitan NSW Central and Eastern Sydney PHN – Flourish Australia Northern Sydney PHN – Mission Australia South […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/07/changes-to-commonwealth-funded-mental-health-programs/
Psychosocial Disability Services Embracing Change
Post | Last updated 28th June 2019
The Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) welcomes the announcement today by the Hon. Stuart Robert MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of the grant recipients under the Support for NDIS Providers Program. MHCC have been supported through grant funding from the Australian Government of $629,000 to implement the project ‘Embracing Change: Applying […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/06/psychosocial-disability-services-embracing-change/
WEBINAR RECORDING: Supporting community connection for people with mental health conditions outside of a funded NDIS package
Post | Last updated 19th June 2019
MHCC hosted a webinar in partnership with Being (the NSW consumer peak body) and Mental Health Carers NSW Inc (the NSW carer peak body). The webinar explored and consult the key project question: How can Community Workers, volunteers and peers learn to better support people living with mental health conditions to have a good life […]
Suicide prevention a priority in NSW Mental Health Budget
Post | Last updated 18th June 2019
In a Budget that forecasts slower overall growth and a reduction in “back office” staff, mental health funding has remained steady. The NSW 2019/20 Budget provides $2.1 billion for mental health services and $72.7 million for capital expenses. Mental health services expenditure remains 9% of the overall health budget in 2019/20. MHCC CEO Carmel Tebbutt […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/06/suicide-prevention-a-priority-in-nsw-mental-health-budget/
NDIS Worker Screening
Post | Last updated 13th June 2019
From 1 July 2019, there will be new worker screening requirements for people delivering NDIS services. A new NDIS Worker Check will be introduced in NSW from 1 July 2019. Until then, transitional NDIS worker screening arrangements are in place in NSW. Under the quality and safeguards arrangements for the NDIS, the roles and responsibilities […]
Are you looking for a pathway to community mental health work or a return to study?
Post | Last updated 13th June 2019
The CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services qualification will give you all the confidence and skills to pursue a career in community services, mental health and peer work. The Certificate II is a pathway to further study and can help you secure a valuable work placement or volunteer position. This training will prepare you for […]
MHCC calls for more community based mental health services
Post | Last updated 12th June 2019
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/06/mhcc-calls-for-more-community-based-mental-health-services/
MHCC Quality Portal
Post | Last updated 30th May 2019
The smarter, faster way to standards compliance and quality management. The MHCC Quality Portal is a tailored version of Standards & Performance Pathways (SPP), Australia’s leading on line solution used by over 1,500 community service and healthcare providers for accreditation, standards compliance, and continuous quality management, as well as for managing risk and performance. Whether […]
Mental Health Coordinating Council Supports National Reconciliation Week
Post | Last updated 27th May 2019
The Mental Health Coordinating Council supports National Reconciliation Week, May 27-June 3, and this year’s theme, Grounded in Truth, Walk Together in Courage. National Reconciliation Week promotes the importance of comprehensive truth-telling when talking about Australia’s history, in order to build strong relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. […]
Tracking transitions of people from PIR, PHaMs and D2DL into the NDIS – Interim Report
Post | Last updated 15th April 2019
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) and the University have today released the phase 2 report on the Commonwealth Mental Health Programs Monitoring project. The project is tracking the transition of people from national mental health programs – Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors(PHaMS) and Support for Day to Day Living (D2DL). It is […]
Accessing the NDIS? Co-Design Focus Group with CALD communities
Post | Last updated 8th April 2019
We are conducting a co-design process alongside people with lived experience, their family, carers, supporters, advocates and service providers to improve existing materials and create NEW supporting resources. Co-design provides an opportunity for people to contribute in a respectful, safe and supported environment. Our process includes a focus on CALD communities and will include a […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/04/accessing-the-ndis-co-design-focus-group-with-cald-communities/
Accessing the NDIS? Co-Design Focus Group with LGBTIQA+ people
Post | Last updated 7th April 2019
We are conducting a co-design process alongside people with lived experience, their family, carers, supporters, advocates and service providers to improve existing materials and create NEW supporting resources. Co-design provides an opportunity for people to contribute in a respectful, safe and supported environment. Our process includes a focus on LGBTIQA+ communities and will include a […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2019/04/accessing-the-ndis-co-design-focus-group-with-lgbtiqa-people/