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News

New project to build allies and champions for the community-based mental health sector

6th April 2022

Mental Health Coordinating Council has initiated a new project to deepen understanding and awareness among ...

2022 Federal Budget Preliminary Analysis for community mental health

2nd April 2022

Sector welcomes increased funding for mental health services in some areas, however, the lack of ...

Top four investment priorities for mental health in New South Wales Budget 2022 – 2023

2nd March 2022

Mental Health Coordinating Council is calling for the New South Wales Government to address the ...

New investment needed to address the gap in psychosocial support services

8th February 2022

Opinion piece by Carmel Tebbutt, CEO Mental Health Coordinating Council

Creating a safe and inclusive workplace for people living with a mental health condition

8th December 2021

The design of work – how the structure of the organisation we work for, the work we do and how we do it influence our mental health

2nd December 2021

Mandatory vaccinations and employment conditions

29th November 2021

New information sheet on mandatory vaccinations and conditions of employment for the community managed mental ...

Why leaders are so important in supporting good mental health in the workplace and the core competencies needed

25th November 2021

Why is workplace mental health important, what is the business case and what are potential barriers?

18th November 2021

Recovery Oriented Language Guide: Quick Reference

11th October 2021

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

Report shows significant growth in the community mental health workforce

28th September 2021

A new report from Mental Health Coordinating Council finds the community mental health workforce is ...

Advice on COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers

7th September 2021

NSW Ministry of Health Mental Health Branch has provided the following advice to providers on ...

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