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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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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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Registered training

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

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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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Submissions

Definitions of Mental Health Impairment and Cognitive Impairment: Consultation Paper

MHCC provided comment to NSW Department of Justice on defining Mental Health Impairment and Cognitive Impairment, agreeing with the position that amendments to the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 should not specifically refer to personality disorders as either in or out, to avoid excluding people from genuinely needed opportunities to be diverted or to receive a NGMI finding.

March 2019

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Special Commission Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ – Terms of Reference

The Special Commission of Inquiry will inquire into, and report on the nature, prevalence and impact of ice in NSW; the adequacy of existing measures to tackle ice in NSW; and options to strengthen NSW’s response to ice, including law enforcement, education and treatment/rehabilitation responses. MHCC provided feedback on the draft Terms of Reference consultation process.

December 2018

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Maximising the participation in guardianship proceedings: Draft guidelines

In general MHCC supported draft Guidelines that aim to maximise participation of the represented person in Australian Tribunals. Whilst the Guidelines are written for Tribunal Members, they also need to be clear to participants and their support persons. Tribunal Members need to know who can provide support to the participant prior to a hearing and whose role it is to ensure this is offered.

December 2018

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Department of Justice: Review of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

MHCC responded to review of section 12 of the Disability Inclusion Act which requires public authorities to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan, to ensure people with disability have access to Department of Justice services and full participation in the community. MHCC supports the rights of people with disability to participate in society, access information, live free from violence and to have diverse needs respected.

September 2018

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