Resource to support digital service delivery for CMOs
Post | Last updated 27th July 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and led to a rapid uptake in the use of technology across all levels of service delivery, including the mental health sector. To support best practice in the digital delivery of mental health and community services, Mental Health Coordinating Council has developed the Digital Service Delivery Guide. The […]
New language guide helps us find the right words, because words matter
Post | Last updated 11th July 2022
As more people access mental health services due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and compounding exposure to natural disasters, it is increasingly important that inclusive, safe and positive language around mental health is used in health and support settings. To encourage the use of respectful and accepting language, Mental Health Coordinating Council has […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2022/07/new-language-guide-helps-us-find-the-right-words-because-words-matter/
Resource for Reconciliation Week to support mental health workers
Post | Last updated 1st June 2022
https://mhcc.org.au/2022/06/resource-for-reconciliation-week-to-support-mental-health-workers/
New project to build allies and champions for the community-based mental health sector
Post | Last updated 6th April 2022
Mental Health Coordinating Council has initiated a new project to deepen understanding and awareness among key New South Wales decision makers of the work done by community-based mental health organisations. As the NSW peak body for community managed organisations, we work to build greater knowledge and understanding of the community managed mental health sector and […]
Creating a safe and inclusive workplace for people living with a mental health condition
Post | Last updated 8th December 2021
This article is part of the Filling your Cup series to improve the wellbeing of people working in the community mental health sector. Brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council. Written by Steph Thompson, WayAhead Workplaces Lead. The workplace mental health sector has grown in awareness and understanding of the role […]
The design of work – how the structure of the organisation we work for, the work we do and how we do it influence our mental health
Post | Last updated 2nd December 2021
This article is part of the Filling your Cup series to improve the health of people working in the community mental health sector. Brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council and written by Steph Thompson, WayAhead Workplaces Lead. All workplaces have psychosocial risk factors. Plenty of these will be […]
Why leaders are so important in supporting good mental health in the workplace and the core competencies needed
Post | Last updated 25th November 2021
This article is part of the Filling your Cup series to improve the health of people working in the community mental health sector. Brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council and written by Steph Thompson, WayAhead Workplaces Lead. An organisation that is mentally healthy, has a shared vision at all […]
Why is workplace mental health important, what is the business case and what are any potential barriers?
Post | Last updated 18th November 2021
The first article in the ‘Filling your Cup’ series to improve the wellbeing of people working in the community mental health sector. Brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council. Written by Steph Thompson, WayAhead Workplaces Lead. It may seem unnecessary to spend time outlining to those who work in the mental […]
Recovery Oriented Language Guide: Quick Reference
Post | Last updated 11th October 2021
Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved. We may be unaware of how the words we use reflect our attitudes and impact those around us. Words can affect a person’s sense of self and make them feel included or excluded. They can convey hope […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2021/10/recovery-oriented-language-guide-quick-reference/
Mental Health Rights Manual: explained and explored
Post | Last updated 2nd September 2021
To help better understand the context of the Mental Health Rights Manual and how to use this valuable resource, our Principal Policy Advisor and the Manual’s key author Corinne Henderson shares her thoughts in this Q&A. What is the MHRM and who is it useful for? The MHRM is for anyone wanting to navigate what […]
https://mhcc.org.au/2021/09/mental-health-rights-manual-explained-and-explored/
How trauma-informed toolkit supports practice and care in forensic mental health
Post | Last updated 23rd May 2021
In this article Acting Senior Forensic Psychologist with the Problem Behaviour Program, Forensicare Dr Bonnie Albrecht looks at the application of Mental Health Coordinating Council’s Trauma-Informed Care and Practice Organisational Toolkit in a state-wide forensic mental health service. The Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) is a Victorian state-wide service, which provides programs for people […]
New MHCC Resource: Collaborating with First Nations People to Enhance Wellbeing
Post | Last updated 28th July 2020
MHCC is pleased to release its Guide to Culturally Safe Practice when working with Australia’s First Nations People. The Guide is a particularly valuable resource at a time when First Nations people in Australia are highlighting the need to end discrimination and improve access to services. The handy two-page resource was developed to assist mental […]