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Who We Are

About the sector

The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

Annual Reports

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

Our Work

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.

See the guides

Training

Mental Health Peer Navigation

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

Customised training

Membership

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.

Support community mental health

People living with mental health challenges deserve better.

We need your help to continue advocating for community-based mental health services that provide person-centred and peer-led supports for people experiencing mental health challenges. Community-based mental health services are evidence-based and proven to work, but are under recognised and underfunded.

WHY DONATE?

Your donation will help us advocate for better policies and funding for community-managed mental health services across NSW, so more people living with mental health challenges can access community-based, person-centred care.

With your support, we can deliver better outcomes for people living with mental health challenges.

One in five people experience a mental health or behavioural challenge every year in New South Wales. Based on current statistics, by 2041 that will grow to 1.96 million people.

A recent evaluation of two key community-support programs revealed that among participants, hospital admissions due to mental health decreased by 74%.

A return-on-investment study found that for every $1 invested in a peer-led mental health service, approximately $3.27 of social and economic value was generated.

As the peak body for community-managed mental health organisations in New South Wales, Mental Health Coordinating Council is working hard to strengthen the sector so more people can access the right supports, at the right time, in the right place. We provide advocacy for the sector through a strong, collective voice for community-based mental health supports that champion a human rights approach.

Our work influences policy and systemic change, to create better mental health outcomes for all.

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