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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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Annual Reports

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

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Latest news

Catch up on all the latest news and stories from the community-based mental health sector.

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Sector events

Discover a range of ways to connect and learn through our events, forums and talks.

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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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Become a member

Join a strong network of community-based mental health organisations delivering better outcomes for people in New South Wales.

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Become a Member

JOIN US FOR GREATER IMPACT

Be part of the network with Mental Health Coordinating Council, the peak body for community-managed mental health in New South Wales.

As a Member, you become integral to a robust alliance of community-managed organisations that provide mutual support and influence the outcomes for the sector.

We work closely with members to listen to their perspectives, concerns and challenges. Our collective voice ensures that the needs of the sector are heard and advocated for with government and policymakers.

Together, we shape the future of mental health to deliver better outcomes for people living with mental health challenges.

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Membership Benefits

As a member, you gain exclusive access to a range of benefits designed to elevate your impact and support you and your organisation.

Full Membership add

Available to not-for-profit community-managed organisations who deliver or support mental health services.

  • Advocacy and systemic reform: contribute to and stay abreast of NSW and Federal mental health reforms, agendas, inquires etc.
  • Events exclusive to members: expand your network, meet experts, high-profile leaders and representatives from across the mental health and human services sectors at various events, including the annual CEO and Senior Managers’ Forum (organised with Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health when possible).
  • Professional development:
    • up to 20% discounts on individual and group training and courses
    • early access to the learning and development training calendar including free courses and scholarship opportunities, empowering you and your staff to continuously grow and excel in your field
    • recognition and evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Leadership and capacity-building: access to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented sector leading and best practice tools and resources to enhance quality and compliance.
  • Advisory and working group opportunities: share your unique knowledge, expertise, and contribute to co-design that shapes policy and practice and the development of resources and training.
  • Media promotion: showcase your organisation’s initiatives and important work through our multiple communication channels.
  • Sector updates: first-hand insights into critical sector news, information, policy and advocacy.
  • Voting rights: AGM and board elections, with opportunities to be nominated to the board.

Join today and unite with other community-managed organisations to drive meaningful mental health reform. Together, we have the power to create a stronger and more invested mental health system.

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Associate Membership add

Available to for-profit organisations who deliver or support mental health services.

  • Advocacy and systemic reform: contribute to and stay abreast of NSW and Federal mental health reforms, agendas, inquires etc.
  • Events exclusive to members: expand your network, meet experts, high-profile leaders and representatives from across the mental health and human services sectors at various events, including the annual CEO and Senior Managers’ Forum (organised with Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health when possible).
  • Professional development:
    • up to 20% discounts on individual and group training and courses
    • early access to the learning and development training calendar including free courses and scholarship opportunities, empowering you and your staff to continuously grow and excel in your field
    • recognition and evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Leadership and capacity-building: access to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented sector leading and best practice tools and resources to enhance quality and compliance.
  • Advisory and working group opportunities: share your unique knowledge, expertise, and contribute to co-design that shapes policy and practice and the development of resources and training.
  • Media promotion: showcase your organisation’s initiatives and important work through our multiple communication channels.
  • Sector updates: first-hand insights into critical sector news, information, policy and advocacy.

Join today and unite with other community-managed organisations to drive meaningful mental health reform. Together, we have the power to create a stronger and more invested mental health system.

Apply now

Friend Membership add

Available to individuals who deliver or support mental health services.

  • Professional development: access scholarships and up to 20% individual discounts on training and development courses, nationally recognised qualifications and leading peer work programs.
  • Resources and tools: enhance your work with the support of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, best practice tools and resources.
  • Events exclusive to members: expand your network, meet peers and experts.
  • Sector updates: timely insights to mental health news.

Join today for professional growth and new opportunities and unite with mental health peers from across the sector. Together, we can create a more supportive, inclusive, and effective mental health system.

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Membership FEES

Full or Associate Membership add

Members’ Annual Income Bracket Membership Fee (2024-25)
$1,000 – $250,000 $290
$250,001 – $1,000,000 $548
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000 $1,139
$5,000,000 – $20,000,000 $2,695
$20,000,000 – $40,000,000 $5,283
Over $40,000,000 $6,555

Friend Membership add

Friend of Mental Health Coordinating Council $75
Friend of Mental Health Coordinating Council (Concession) $38

Our Members abide by our Code of Conduct.
To find out more about becoming a Member please contact our membership team on 02 9060 9627 or email info@mhcc.org.au

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Mental Health Coordinating Council Limited (ABN 59 279 168 647 and ACN 147 598 374) is a company limited by guarantee described in this Constitution and registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

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