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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.

Recovery Oriented Language Guide

Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.

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Training

Registered training

Build on your lived experience or on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification.

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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.

News & Events

Latest news

Incoming Government Brief delivered on behalf of the community mental health sector

7th June 2023

This Incoming Government Brief for the recently elected New South Wales government sets out the role and value of community-managed organisations in the delivery of key mental health services and supports.

MHCC announces new CEO to take on pivotal role

2nd June 2023

Mental Health Coordinating Council announces the appointment of Dr Evelyne Tadros in the pivotal role of CEO at the peak body for community mental health organisations.

Key sector leaders come together to discuss shared challenges

29th May 2023

Mental Health Coordinating Council brought a range of key leaders from the community-managed mental health sector together at our annual CEO and Senior Managers Forum.

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Our Events

Mental Health Coordinating Council holds a range of events to support the community mental health sector. This includes our popular Meet your Neighbour networking event for frontline workers, CEO and senior manager forums, sector development webinars and more.

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Media Releases

We welcome media enquiries and can provide expert comment on community based mental health-related topics. Find the latest media releases from Mental Health Coordinating Council, plus contact information for journalists and media representatives on our media release page.

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