Join our first event of 2026, where Mental Health Coordinating Council and the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies bring together the local mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) workforce in Maitland to strengthen connections and explore collaborative approaches to supporting people with co-occurring needs.
Connect with others working to support people with lived experience of mental health and AOD in Maitland.
This special edition of Meet your Neighbour is presented in partnership with the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA), bringing together workers across mental health and AOD services to explore the intersection of substance use and mental health in the Maitland community.
This event shines a spotlight on the importance of integrated, person-centred support. MHCC and NADA are coming together to highlight how collaboration, shared knowledge, and cross-sector relationships can strengthen outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Engage in a panel discussion examining the intersection of mental health and AOD challenges, featuring lived experience leaders and sector experts.
Tickets are free but places are limited.
Monday 23 February 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm (Registrations commence at 11:15am)
Maitland Town Hall
263 High St
Maitland NSW 2320
What happens at Meet your Neighbour?
Explore the intersection of mental health and AOD support
Learn about current challenges and opportunities for integrated practice
Hear from local subject matter experts
Engage in a Q&A session
Share information about your program
Hear about other services in your area
Make connections to help refer and connect
Receive a free networking contact list to keep your connections going
What to bring
Brochures about your service to share with others (or QR display if you are paperless)
Your Eventbrite ticket printed or on your phone for scanning.
Who should come
Anyone working in the community sector, who supports people living with mental health and/or AOD challenges.
This includes mental health and/or AOD workers, community workers, team leaders, clinicians, community workers, social workers, occupational therapists, CEOs, general practitioners, program advisors, and more.
A light lunch will be served.
We look forward to connecting with you and your neighbours.
This event has been supported through Maitland City Council’s Community Grants Program.
