Carers of Forensic and Corrections Patients Network Meetings 2026Past Event: 3rd March 2026
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. The aim of the meeting is to provide support to carers and family members and to guide our advocacy. Anyone who has a person […]
Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice Meetings 202611th March 2026 - 10th June 2026
Are you a paid mental health carer peer worker in NSW? If you are, register your interest in joining the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice. Mental Health Carers NSW has been funded by the NSW Ministry of Health to deliver a Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice (CoP) in NSW […]
Carer Connection Meetings 20266th February 2026 - 4th December 2026
MHCN’s Carer Connection Meetings are monthly online meetings hosted by MHCN CEO, Jonathan Harms. The meetings offer a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, meet new people, and explore advocacy interests. By fostering mutual collaboration, these gatherings also play a key role in shaping MHCN’s policy and advocacy work, ensuring that […]
Carer & Consumer Community of Practice: Intermediate Advocacy Training for Lived Experience AdvocatesPast Event: 6th March 2025 - 31st July 2025
Mental Health Carers NSW and Lived Experience Australia are delighted to announce the next round of training dates for our Carer & Consumer Community of Practice; a program designed to further enhance the skills of advocates in mental health, including non-paid mental health carers, consumers, and community representatives. This free monthly program, consisting of six […]
Carer Connection Meetings 2025Past Event: 7th February 2025 - 7th November 2025
MHCN’s Carer Connection Meetings are monthly online events hosted by MHCN’s Deputy CEO and Carer Peer Network Facilitator, Anne Stedman. These meetings offer a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, meet new people, and explore advocacy interests. By fostering mutual collaboration, these gatherings also play a key role in shaping MHCN’s […]
MHCN’s Annual General Meeting for 2024Past Event: 22nd November 2024
You’re invited to MHCN’s Annual General Meeting for 2024! Hosted by MHCN’s CEO Jonathan Harms, join us as we speak about the highlights of the 2023 – 2024 financial year, including the presentation of our Annual Report, President’s Report, and hear from MHCN’s staff members. In addition, there will be an election for expiring and […]
Carer & Consumer Community of Practice: Intermediate Advocacy Training for Lived Experience AdvocatesPast Event: 22nd August 2024 - 23rd January 2025
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 […]
Upcoming Training SessionsPast Event: 17th May 2024 - 27th June 2024
As part of MHCN’s free education and training program, we will be facilitating a range of mental health carers and consumer training sessions throughout May and June! Upcoming Sessions: Session 1: Inclusive Care Planning on Friday, May 17th 2024 – Register Here! Session 2: Recovery Oriented Practice on Thursday, May 30th 2024 – Register Here! […]
Carer Connections Meeting Copy CopyPast Event: 31st March 2023
Join Carer Peer Facilitator, Douglas Holmes, for the next online Carer Connections Meeting on ZOOM! Meet carers, connect with people, and talk about issues and experiences.
Carer Connection Meetings 2024Past Event: 6th September 2024 - 1st November 2024
The Mental Health Carer Connections Meeting is a monthly event hosted by MHCN’s Carer Peer Network Facilitator, Anne Stedman. It is a space for mental health carers, families, and friends of people with mental health issues to share issues happening at a grass roots level, connect with people, and talk about advocacy, carer issues, and […]
Upcoming Free Carer Training Sessions at Central Coast ARAFMIPast Event: 9th February 2024 - 23rd February 2024
MHCN is collaborating with Central Coast ARAFMI to facilitate a range of online and in person MHCN training sessions throughout February! Who are the courses for? All of our training courses are designed to help educate and teach useful skills to mental health carers, families and friends. However, others such as people living with mental […]
Inclusive Care PlanningPast Event: 15th December 2023
Caring for a person with a mental health condition can involve a broad network of people including relatives, friends and medical professionals like psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and social and peer workers. Inclusive care planning refers to how everyone involved in a person’s care network can work together inclusively and collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcome for their loved one. Having knowledge of a system’s standards and your rights, as well as effective communication skills can prove pivotal, enabling care and treatment to be given effectively.