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News

Crisis-driven mental health system failing as community care proves cheaper and more effective

14th May 2025

For too long, NSW’s mental health system has been dominated by crisis-driven, hospital-based care, leaving many people without access to the supports they need before reaching breaking point.

Federal election outcome raises stakes for delivering on mental health reform commitments

8th May 2025

Australia has voted, and the outcome of the federal election signals a renewed opportunity to advance mental health reform in Australia.

Welcoming the NSW Roadmap that reflects the sector’s priorities for stability and certainty

1st May 2025

The release of the NSW Government’s Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty Roadmap, a 2023 election commitment, is a step forward towards stability and sustainability for the community-managed mental health sector.

NSW Drug Summit Report calls for urgent reform to integrate mental health and drug services

24th April 2025

The NSW Drug Summit held in 2024 has delivered its Report, calling for urgent reform and swift action from the government to integrate mental health and drug services, and address the complex needs of communities impacted by substance use.

Election commitments welcome but it’s time for systemic long-term reform

10th April 2025

Our mental health system continues to fail those with severe and complex mental health challenges, as election commitments from both major parties ignore the long-term structural change the sector urgently needs.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the Lithgow community

7th April 2025

After a seven-year hiatus, our team returned to Lithgow recently to host our first regional Meet your Neighbour networking event for 2025. The event reunited mental health workers from over 20 organisations to share experiences on men’s mental health and strengthen collaboration in the community to tackle this key issue for the region.

New study shows community-based mental health services more effective and costs less

2nd April 2025

An evaluation of Bondi's community-based service, the Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC), shows the effectiveness of a home-like environment, that focuses on personalised and recovery-oriented community support, encourages growth and personal agency in a 'least restrictive' environment, with running costs at less than a third of an inpatient mental health unit.

NSW mental health system experiencing critical workforce challenges – key takeaways from Budget Estimates hearing for Mental Health

19th March 2025

On Friday 14 March, the NSW Budget Estimates hearing on Mental Health took place with Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Rose Jackson. Here are the key takeaways around mental health, psychiatrists and HASI.

Team Spotlight: Corinne Henderson

6th March 2025

We sat down with Corinne Henderson, Director of Policy & Systems Reform, to celebrate 21 years at Mental Health Coordinating Council, and gain insight into her experiences and vision for the future of mental health care.

NSW Budget Estimates hearing for Health highlights challenges in mental health system

5th March 2025

The recent NSW Budget Estimates hearing with the Minister for Health, The Hon. Ryan Park, highlights ongoing challenges in the mental health system, including staffing issues, funding allocation, and the need for improved workplace culture and support for vulnerable populations.

Key findings from the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services for mental health

26th February 2025

The 2025 Report on Government Services by the Productivity Commission outlines both challenges and progress in Australia’s mental health service system, including NSW.

Media accountability for people living with mental health challenges

3rd February 2025

Mental Health Coordinating Council, Mental Health Carers NSW and BEING Mental Health Consumers urge media to better understand how to portray people living with mental health challenges in the news and all forms of communication.

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