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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.

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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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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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Customised training

Contact us to design a professional development solution for your workforce and organisation.

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Our members

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.

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Training

RTO 91296

Course in Mental Health Peer Navigation 

11275NAT

Develop the knowledge and skills to support consumers with navigating the mental health system, to find meaningful supports for their recovery journey.

Expressions of Interest are now open for the delivery of this new course in 2025.

Course overview

Research, consultation and industry engagement in NSW and across Australia identified a strong need to develop the literacy of peer navigation in the mental health and mental health peer work sector, as well as clear skill and knowledge benchmarks that can support consistent vocational outcomes for peer navigators.

This course will provide graduates with a range of knowledge and skills to support consumer and/or carer peers to navigate the mental health system including individual and systemic barriers related to ongoing mental health support and recovery. 

Units of competency

This course involves the new accredited unit:

NAT11275001 Navigate systems for mental health peer support and recovery

 

Mental Health Coordinating Council is currently calling for Expressions of Interest for participation in our delivery of this new course 2025. This course is open to participants nationally.

If you are interested in participating and would like to receive more information once it becomes available, please submit an expression of interest through our ‘Enquire now’ form and we will be in contact with you.

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