The Peak Body for Mental Health Carers in NSW.
As a peak body, MHCN works with and for mental health carers in NSW. We represent the voices and lived experience of carers which help us to advocate systemically for mental health reform.
Learn More About MHCNOur network is a free community engagement program designed by and for mental health carers, families and friends. Our network is the heart of what we do at MHCN – driven by the lived experience of carers.
Become A MemberMHCN provides a collective voice for carer needs and issues and advocates for government and non-government organisations to engage lived experience in their work.
How We Advocate
We facilitate a range of free training and education sessions for carers, events, information webinars, and lots more – check out what we are doing in 2024!
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All mental health carers
It’s important to look after yourself as a carer. Check out our helpful info + tips about how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing.
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Diverse mental health carers
Helpful info + support for First Nations Carers.
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All mental health carers
If you’re worried that your loved one is becoming unwell, check out our helpful tips on how to have the conversation here.
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All mental health carers
Check out what payments you may be eligible for as a carer and where to get help with your finances.
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All mental health carers
Information for carers about the mental health system.
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EOI: Carer Focus Group for Feedback on Universal Aftercare Resource8th October, 2024
MHCN and the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) invite carers to an online focus group on Monday 28 October from 4pm – 5:30pm to provide feedback on a proposed suicide-prevention resource. The resource is for service providers delivering the NSW Universal Aftercare Program which involves non-clinical and rapid, assertive follow-up support for individuals who have experienced […]
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Wayahead 2024 Mental Health Matters Awards4th October, 2024
The MHCN team had a wonderful time attending the Wayahead 2024 Mental Health Matters Awards last Friday to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations who provided excellent mental health support in NSW over the past year. With 340 people in attendance, it was the biggest and brightest Mental Health Matters Awards event yet and […]
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Artistic Dialogue: Creative Workshop for Carers18th September, 2024
You’re invited to MHCN’s Mental Health Month event, Artistic Dialogue: Creative Workshop for Carers, on Thursday October 10th at Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre. This workshop, led by art therapist Lisa McArthur-Edwards, promotes open discussions on mental health through creative expression and aims to help participants develop the skills and language to communicate their mental health […]
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Leading the Change: A Toolkit to Evaluate Lived Experience Inclusion and Leadership20th August, 2024
‘Leading the Change: A Toolkit to Evaluate Lived Experience Inclusion and Leadership’ provides practical tools and resources for self-reflection and action planning in mental health and social services organisations. It was developed in partnership between Mental Health Carers NSW, the Mental Health Commission, and BEING – Mental Health Consumers, to address Action 9 of Living […]
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Carer Participation Opportunity: Survey for Forensic and Correctional Service Experience7th August, 2024
MHCN’s Policy and Advocacy Team has designed a survey to better understand the service experiences of carers of forensic and correctional patients. Carer feedback was included during the survey development to ensure the content covers key areas like communication from services, carer involvement, and the support received for carers and the person they care for. […]
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Carer & Consumer Community of Practice: Intermediate Advocacy Training for Lived Experience Advocates5th August, 2024
Are you ready to take your mental health advocacy skills to the next level? Mental Health Carers NSW and Lived Experience Australia are thrilled to present an exclusive Community of Practice designed for intermediate advocates eager to expand their expertise. This free monthly program, consisting of six 2-hour online sessions, will delve into crucial topics […]
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Are you a carer or family member looking for local supports and services but not sure where to look? Our Directory can help you find what you’re looking for.
Our meetings are a space to connect with others, discuss happening at a grass roots level, talk about what advocacy is, how we can work together to identify and address carer issues, and what supports are available.
The Carers of Forensic and Corrections Patients Network is a series of monthly online meetings with family members and carers that have a loved one in the forensic and justice system.
