7th February, 2023

The fantastic news that the Federal Government has announced that it is investing $8.5M to establish to new independent mental health peak bodies has been welcomed by MHCN and Katrina Armstrong, CEO of Mental Health Carers Australia, (the ‘industry’ funded national peak body for mental health carer organisations like MHCN). MHCA has led a push for a […]

2nd February, 2023

Are you passionate about mental health reform and ensuring people’s voices are heard for systemic change? Do you have experience working in non-government organisations focusing on policy research and advocacy? Do you have the skills and experience to manage and lead a team? We’re looking for you! We are excited to announce that we are […]

2nd February, 2023

Are you passionate about mental health reform and ensuring people’s voices are heard for systemic change? Do you have experience working in an administrative setting and working within a diverse team? Do you have a knack for organisation and efficiency? We are looking for you! We are excited to announce that we are seeking a […]

10th January, 2023

Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) advocates for carers and friends supporting persons experiencing mental ill health and distress, including psychosocial disability, which is a term “used to describe the challenges, or limits, a person experiences in life that are related to their mental health condition” (MHCC 2021).

10th January, 2023

If you’ve missed our weekly e-news, don’t fret! We regularly post our e-newsletter on our website, so you can catch up on anything you’ve missed.

9th January, 2023

If you've missed our weekly e-news, don't fret! We regularly post our e-newsletter on our website, so you can catch up on anything you've missed.

25th October, 2022

For many years Jenny had no referrals for supports for herself as a carer, so in 1990, taking the initiative, she was elected Chair of the Anxiety Disorders Alliance (ADA), a Standing Committee of the NSW Mental Health Association (MHA), a position she held until 2006.

19th October, 2022

You're invited to MHCN’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 17th November 2022 at the MHCN Offices in Pyrmont. Please RSVP your attendance for the AGM by Monday 14th November 2022 by registering through Trybooking.

18th August, 2022

The Mental Health Carer Connections Meeting is a monthly event hosted by MHCN's Carer Peer Network Facilitator, Douglas Holmes.

18th August, 2022

Peak Speaks is a monthly webinar on a different topic in the mental health and carer space, with guest presenters and oppprtunities for Q&A, delivered free on ZOOM!

24th May, 2022

Whewth, get ready for a long post, as MHCN’s policy and advocacy team have been hard at work and have lots to share with you all!

15th February, 2022

The Family Focused Recovery Framework aims to improve outcomes for infants, children, young people, parents/carers and families through family focused assessment, treatment and support.”