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 mental health 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. Our network is the heart of what we do at MHCN – driven by the lived experience of mental health carers.
Become A MemberMHCN provides a collective voice for mental health carer needs and issues and advocates for government and non-government organisations to engage lived experience in their work.
How We AdvocateOur Vision: advocating for safe and competent mental health services and systems that recognise and respect carers as partners in care planning and delivery, to achieve recovery.
Our Mission: to support, empower, capacity build, and advocate with mental health carers to ensure their voices and experiences are heard.
MHCN facilitate a range of free training and education sessions, as well as events, information webinars, and lots more, for mental health carers as well as organisations, stakeholders, and anyone interested in attending.
This includes MHCN’s Training and Education Program consisting of 8 different topics, the Peak Speaks Webinar series, ‘About MHCN’ information sessions we can deliver to organisations and mental health carer groups, and other events we run through the year.
Check out what we are doing in 2026!
Helpful info and support for people caring for someone with mental health challenges in a correctional facility or the forensic hospital.
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Diverse mental health carers
Helpful info and support for First Nations Carers.
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All mental health carers
If you’re worried about someone’s mental health, check out our helpful tips on how to have a conversation.
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All mental health carers
Check out what payments you may be eligible for as a mental health carer and where to get help with your finances.
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All mental health carers
Information for mental health carers about the mental health system.
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Voices for Change – Systemic Advocacy Development Learning Series5th February, 2026
Voices for Change is a co-led initiative by Mental Health Carers NSW and Mental Health Carers Australia. This facilitated learning series includes six interactive 2-hour Zoom sessions to support the development of lived experience advocates in mental health, with a focus on systemic change. Each session introduces a core systemic advocacy topic and provides a […]
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News from the Network (Vol 9) is Here! 12th January, 2026
MHCN’s News from the Network for 2025 has now been released! In this newsletter, we share our staff highlights, summarise MHCN’s yearly activities, feature a Service Spotlight on the Dialogue Room, and much more! Read the latest edition below: News from the Network (Vol 9)
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MHCN Statement – Bondi Beach Attack18th December, 2025
We share this message on behalf of MHCN’s Board, members and staff to express our deep sorrow and regret at the incident that occurred in Bondi Beach on Sunday evening. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to all affected by this terrible event as we collectively grieve the senseless bloodshed. To our Jewish community, […]
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MHCN Annual Report (24 – 25)3rd December, 2025
MHCN is proud to present our Annual Report, which includes key highlights and achievements of our work with mental health carers, friends and families from the 2024 – 2025 financial year. We had another busy year developing impactful submissions and hosting a range of lived-experience consultations on major policy issues such as psychosocial disability, housing inequality […]
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MHCN Board Election Nominees 202514th November, 2025
Below are the nominations received to fill the following vacant and expiring MHCN Board positions for 2025: -President,-Secretary and,-2 x Ordinary Board Members Positions will be announced at MHCN’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 November 2025. Nominee for President – Anne Stedman Anne Stedman has returned to the Board of MHCN after a period […]
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training30th October, 2025
This 2 day training will equip adults with the knowledge and skills to support a young person (12 – 25 years old) who is developing or experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis using the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to become accredited Mental Health First […]
The Eunice Lonergan Carer Respite Grants is a program run by MHCN to provide mental health carers in NSW an opportunity to take a holiday break from their caring duties.
The Carer Connections Meetings are a series of monthly online meetings which are a space for people 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 mental health 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.
