Media Release – NDIS reform must not shift the burden to families and carers28th April, 2026
Media Release by MHCN, 28 April 2026, Sydney Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) recognises the Federal Government’s intention to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) but states that proposed reforms risk significantly jeopardising the healthcare provided to hundreds of thousands of carers who support people living with psychosocial disability. Without a completely funded alternative, […]
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Seeking Carers and Families for Focus Group – Discharge Planning and Transfer of Care for Consumers of NSW Mental Health Policy Directive28th April, 2026
The Mental Health Branch (MHB) of the NSW Ministry of Health is coordinating the scheduled review of the Discharge Planning and Transfer of Care for Consumers of NSW Health Mental Health Services Policy Directive. To inform the review, the MHB are holding focus groups with government and non-government stakeholders, including family and carer representatives. The […]
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Seeking Participants for Mental Health Research Study9th March, 2026
Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) is collaborating with Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) and UNSW to conduct a study on mental health services and family-focused practice with young people (aged 18 – 25) from Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese speaking communities and their families/carers. We are assisting UNSW to recruit participants for focus group discussions with: […]
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Aftermath: Lessons from the Bondi Junction Inquest ASoP Event 6th March, 2026
Last Saturday, February 28, the Australian Society of Psychiatrists (ASoP) hosted a one-day hybrid symposium bringing together leading psychiatrists, legal experts and the wisdom of those with lived experience for a series of panel discussions exploring clinical, legal and systems lessons from the Bondi Junction Inquest. The symposium opened with a powerful address from Elizabeth Young, mother of Jade […]
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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 […]
Launch of the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice 5 November 202520th 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 […]
You’re invited to MHCN’s Annual General Meeting for 202514th 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 […]
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