Information for Carers About the Mental Health System

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23rd March, 2023
People seeking help from the legal assistance sector often experience mental distress, but they have not had a say in shaping the services they use. Across Australia, the legal assistance sector is not well supported to work with people experiencing mental health issues or carers, even though this is a common part of their work. […]
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22nd March, 2023
Last Tuesday, CEO Jonathan Harms and Board Treasurer Andrew Pryor represented MHCN at a press release outside Parliament House as part of the Alliance, made up of 8 leading mental health organisations and peak bodies that includes MHCN. Leading up to the state election, MHCN and the Alliance are calling for all parties to commit […]
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22nd March, 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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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