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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.

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.

Customised training

Membership

Our members

Our members are community managed mental health organisations, large and small, local and NSW-wide service providers.

Become a member

Join a strong network of community-based mental health organisations delivering better outcomes for people in New South Wales.

Nationally Recognised Training

UPSKILL your career

Explore our range of highly regarded training pathways for the mental health workforce.

Check back here or sign up to our training e-newsletter for details on upcoming courses. Contact our Learning & Development team for information regarding scholarships.

Peer Leadership

Peer Leadership is a short, accredited course for mental health peer work leaders intended to contribute to the ongoing development of the peer workforce and mental health sector.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Online Course

Duration

3 months

Course Fees

Funded places available for eligible participants

Online

FULL

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Introduction to Health and Community Services

Introduction to Health and Community Services accredited, short course enables participants to gain some foundational knowledge and skills about working in and with the health and community services sector.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Online Course

Duration

4 days

Course Fees

Fully funded, free for all participants

Online

FULL

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

This highly popular qualification provides Peer Workers with an opportunity to build on their lived experience and on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification in mental health.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Online Course

Duration

1 year

To apply for a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work scholarship, please email your expression of interest to

training@mhcc.org.au

Certificate IV in Mental Health

CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health provides an opportunity for participants to build their on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification in mental health.

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Nationally Recognised Training

Online Course

Duration

1 year

FULL

This course is currently at capacity and will be available for enrolment in 2024.