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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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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

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News

Joint Communique on enhancing collaboration between PHNs and community mental health organisations

29th November 2023

The Joint Communique between CESPHN and MHCC describes steps to enhance collaboration between NSW and ACT Primary Health Networks and mental health community managed organisations.

Your Experience of Service: Community Managed Organisations

27th November 2023

YES-CMO 2022-2023 reveals overwhelmingly positive results, highlighting high satisfaction among people accessing community managed mental health services.

Our Impact: 2022-2023

22nd November 2023

Check out our newly released 2022-2023 Annual Report and see the work we have done as a peak body to lead and advocate for a strong sector over the past 12 months.

Trauma-Informed Language Tips

21st November 2023

By using these tips and speaking as though the person you are speaking about will hear or read what you say, we can incorporate a trauma-informed approach in all aspects of recovery.

Launch of third landmark biennial Mental Health Workforce Profile

15th November 2023

Our landmark 2023 Mental Health Workforce Profile: Community Managed Organisations is the only report of its kind to examine the significant trends and pivotal influences shaping the community-managed workforce in New South Wales.

Unpacking the Disability Royal Commission: recommendations for the mental health sector

8th November 2023

MHCC unpacks the recommendations from the Royal Commission Inquiry into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of people with Disability Report as they apply to people living with mental health conditions and the community-managed mental health sector in NSW.

Inform the strategic direction of your peak body

7th November 2023

To help us adapt and grow to meet the evolving needs of our member organisations and those living with mental health conditions we are seeking feedback on the supports, services and resources we deliver as the peak body for community managed mental health.

CMHDARN Innovation and Evaluation Grant 2023-2024

25th October 2023

If you work for one of our MHCC member organisations, you are encouraged to apply for a CMHDARN Innovation and Evaluation grant to develop innovative new projects in the community-managed and non-government mental health and alcohol and other drugs sectors.

Voice to Parliament Hub for mental health workers

27th September 2023

An easy-to-access resource page developed by Mental Health Coordinating Council for mental health workers covering information and perspectives on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

Open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament

25th September 2023

Mental Health Coordinating Council is among 125 health organisations to sign an open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament. We confidently believe the proposed Voice will enhance government decision making about matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ultimately improving health outcomes.

Our response to the NSW Budget 2023-2024

20th September 2023

Mental Health Coordinating Council has welcomed mental health initiatives announced in the NSW Budget, but flags concerns the Budget falls short when it comes to allocating additional funding for the community-managed mental health sector.

2023 Mental Health Workforce Survey launched

12th September 2023

Mental Health Coordinating Council has launched our third biennial Mental Health Workforce Survey for Community Managed Organisations. Member organisations are encouraged to take part in this important data collection for the sector.

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