We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Officer We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Officer

15th February, 2024

About the Role Are you passionate about mental health reform and ensuring people’s voices are heard for systemic change? Do you have experience in running or facilitating events, training sessions, and webinars? Do you get excited about finding ways to better engage with people? We are excited to announce that we are seeking a full […]

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News from the Network (Vol 7) is Here News from the Network (Vol 7) is Here

11th January, 2024

MHCN’s News from the Network for 2023 has now been released! In this quarterly newsletter, we share our staff highlights, summarise MHCN’s yearly activities, feature carer services spotlights, and much more! Read the latest edition below:

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MHCN is on the move! MHCN is on the move!

10th January, 2024

This month, we are moving to an exciting new co-working space with our friends at Wayahead. The new office address is Level 2.03, 3 Spring Street, Sydney NSW 2000. MHCN’s phone line and contact details will remain the same.

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New Peak Speaks Episode Now Live New Peak Speaks Episode Now Live

7th January, 2024

Our December edition of Peak Speaks is now available to watch online! Hosted by MHCN’s Engagement Coordinator, Jade Curran, tune in to hear Shubhangi Kaushik and Mark Hopfenbeck from The Open Dialogue Centre discuss the core outcomes and values of Open Dialogue and identify the systemic factors that support this recovery approach within Australia. Click […]

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Upcoming Peak Speaks Episode Upcoming Peak Speaks Episode

5th December, 2023

To close off the year, we are releasing a special pre-recorded Peak Speaks episode – ‘Open Dialogue within the Australian Mental Health Sector.’ We’re excited to be hosting two insightful panelists from the Open Dialogue Centre to discuss the core outcomes and values of Open Dialogue and identify the systemic factors that support this recovery […]

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MHCN’s 2023 Annual General Meeting MHCN’s 2023 Annual General Meeting

5th December, 2023

Hosted by MHCN’s CEO Jonathan Harms, MHCN staff and board members came together on November 16th to speak about the highlights of the 2022 – 2023 financial year, which included the presentation of our Annual Report, President’s Report, and a 2023 Staff Year in Review presentation from the MHCN team.  We would like to welcome new […]

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Upcoming Online Training – Purposeful Storytelling Upcoming Online Training – Purposeful Storytelling

1st November, 2023

Purposeful Storytelling, live online via Zoom – Stories create a shared understanding, share information, spread news, share ideas, educate, relate and inspire. Purposeful Storytelling introduces participants to sharing their lived experience safely, in a way that protects themselves and others from physical/emotional harm. This course covers the principles and practices that inform purposeful storytelling, elements […]

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Carers Week Campaign with the Mental Health Commission of NSW Carers Week Campaign with the Mental Health Commission of NSW

12th October, 2023

The team at the Mental Health Commission of NSW visited the office to interview MHCN CEO, Jonathan Harms. The Mental Health Commission of NSW have released a video series below in which Jonathan discusses support and resource availability for mental health carers in preparation for the Mental Health Commission’s Carers Week campaign. The Commission is running […]

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Paid Carer Opportunity – Consultation for Info Resources Project Paid Carer Opportunity – Consultation for Info Resources Project

20th July, 2023

Mental Health Carers NSW is developing seven new resources for carers. These resources will help inform carers about some of the challenges they may encounter whilst caring for their loved ones, family members, friends or persons living with a mental health condition. In partnership with the Family and Carer Mental Health program and NSW Health, […]

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Carers Training and Education Program Sessions – Registrations Open! Carers Training and Education Program Sessions – Registrations Open!

12th July, 2023

We run a range of free education and training sessions, designed to inform, empower, and support carers and the people that they care for. Our training courses embody an appreciation for lived experience – all courses have been through a co-review or co-design process with mental health carers and are delivered by a carer peer, […]

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Work with us! We’re looking for a Policy Program Coordinator Work with us! We’re looking for a Policy Program Coordinator

8th July, 2023

About MHCN MHCN is the peak body for mental health carers in NSW. Founded as ARAFMI in 1974 by social worker Margaret Lukes, she believed there needed to be more support for families, friends and carers of people living with a mental illness. Mental health carers are people who support friends, partners, members of their […]

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Mental health & Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act Mental health & Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act

29th May, 2023

On 28 March 2021, the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (MHCIFPA) replaced the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990. We will explain:1.Changes under the new Act2.Carer’s Rights3.Victim’s Rights4.Terms in the new Forensic Provisions Act Modern language – changes in terms such as ‘suffering’ and ‘disease of the mind’ to describe mental […]

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