News

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)

18th 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, […]

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 […]

14th 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 […]

30th 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 […]

20th October, 2025

MHCN is pleased to announce the official launch meeting of the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice: Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5.30pm Location: Zoom Please note – this Community of Practice is only for paid mental health carer peer workers and managers of mental health carer peer workers. If you would like to become a regular participant […]

14th October, 2025

You’re invited to Mental Health Carers NSW Annual General Meeting for 2025! Hosted by MHCN’s CEO, Jonathan Harms, join us at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts or online to speak about the highlights of the 2024 – 2025 financial year, including the presentation of the Annual Report, President’s report, and hear from MHCN’s staff […]

7th October, 2025

You’re invited to MHCN’s free Mental Health Month/Carers Week event, Threads of Care, a creative workshop designed especially for mental health carers. This event will be led by art therapist Lisa McArthur-Edwards, who brings a supportive approach to using creativity as a tool for self-expression and connection. The workshop offers a mix of gentle movement, […]

22nd August, 2025

22nd August, 2025

15th August, 2025

Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) is seeking two (2) lived experience mental health carer representatives for the statewide steering committee for the NSW Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FCMHP). The program, funded by NSW Health, aims to support families and carers of individuals with mental health conditions. The Program offers education, resources, advocacy, and […]

24th June, 2025

Effective Tuesday 1 July 2025, Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) ‘Carer Connections Helpline’ is shutting down. The national number, 1300 554 660, will be transferred to Arafmi Queensland (https://arafmi.com.au/) and will service carers within Queensland exclusively. It’s associated line, 02 9332 0700, which previously directed to the Carer Connections Helpline, will cease to operate. However, Wayahead (https://wayahead.org.au/) […]