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Information for Carers of a person with Mental Health Issues

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MHCN’s Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network is a community engagement program that we designed with carers, families and friends of people with mental illness.

Lived experience is at the core of our work. We know that to drive systemic change, people need to care carer voices and learn about their experiences.

Since 2021, we have linked over 150 carers to organisations for lived experience representation and consultations, 200 carers have completed our training, ran numerous webinars, paid feedback opportunities, and we have developed numerous new resources for carers.

We believe that an informed and engaged network of carers is vital for the community and for mental health services.

The Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network is MHCN’s core membership platform. It is free to join and open to everyone, but with a focus on the needs and experiences of:
📣 Mental Health Carers, Families, and Friends – people who provide care, love, and support, or have connections with people who experience mental health issues, illness, or emotional distress.

📣 Peer Workers (Carer and Consumer) – people who provide paid or voluntary social, emotional, and practical support to clients in need.

📣 Interested Community Members – people who are interested in learning about mental health, caring, and mental health services.

📣 Government and Non-Government Organisations – services and professionals interested in engaging with people with lived experience, collaborating with MHCN, and advertising their work.

For more info + to sign up, visit the Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network section on our website here: https://buff.ly/3OtV9GN or click the link in our bio.

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MHCN’s Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network is a community engagement program that we designed with carers, families and friends of people with mental illness. Lived experience is at the core of our work. We know that to drive systemic change, people need to care carer voices and learn about their experiences. Since 2021, we have linked over 150 carers to organisations for lived experience representation and consultations, 200 carers have completed our training, ran numerous webinars, paid feedback opportunities, and we have developed numerous new resources for carers. We believe that an informed and engaged network of carers is vital for the community and for mental health services. The Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network is MHCN’s core membership platform. It is free to join and open to everyone, but with a focus on the needs and experiences of: 📣 Mental Health Carers, Families, and Friends – people who provide care, love, and support, or have connections with people who experience mental health issues, illness, or emotional distress. 📣 Peer Workers (Carer and Consumer) – people who provide paid or voluntary social, emotional, and practical support to clients in need. 📣 Interested Community Members – people who are interested in learning about mental health, caring, and mental health services. 📣 Government and Non-Government Organisations – services and professionals interested in engaging with people with lived experience, collaborating with MHCN, and advertising their work. For more info + to sign up, visit the Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network section on our website here: https://buff.ly/3OtV9GN or click the link in our bio.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council invites you to `A Conversation with Carers` event in Newcastle.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council provides advice to the NSW Government on legislation, policy or other matters that affect carers.

The event will be opened by Minister Jodie Harrison MP; Minister responsible for carers, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council Chair, Prue Warrilow and Council member, Dianne Brookes look forward to facilitating the event, and are keen to hear from you about issues that are important to carers. Prue and Dianne will also explain the role of the Council.

All carers are invited to attend and two sessions will be held at the same time to ensure a broad representation of the carer community. Aboriginal carers attending the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in a culturally safe session facilitated by Dianne Brookes, a proud Yorta Yorta – Wamba Wemba woman.

Click here for more info + to register: https://buff.ly/3qINEms or visit the link in our bio!

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The NSW Carers Advisory Council invites you to 'A Conversation with Carers' event in Newcastle. The NSW Carers Advisory Council provides advice to the NSW Government on legislation, policy or other matters that affect carers. The event will be opened by Minister Jodie Harrison MP; Minister responsible for carers, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The NSW Carers Advisory Council Chair, Prue Warrilow and Council member, Dianne Brookes look forward to facilitating the event, and are keen to hear from you about issues that are important to carers. Prue and Dianne will also explain the role of the Council. All carers are invited to attend and two sessions will be held at the same time to ensure a broad representation of the carer community. Aboriginal carers attending the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in a culturally safe session facilitated by Dianne Brookes, a proud Yorta Yorta – Wamba Wemba woman. Click here for more info + to register: https://buff.ly/3qINEms or visit the link in our bio!

Back in 1983 the first version of Microsoft Word had just been released, a loaf of bread cost 77 cents and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi dominated the box office. At the same time a visionary group of mental health advocates working in community organisations was making history. Over a series of monthly meetings they developed a plan to help shape the future of mental health in NSW. Four decades on Mental Health Coordinating Council is celebrating that moment and paying tribute to the passion and foresight of their founding members (@stridementalhealth @growmentalhealth @wayaheadmentalhealth @flourishaus ). We think 40 years of positively impacting many lives by fostering hope, resilience and recovery is worth celebrating. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3E460Bg or click the link in our bio.

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Back in 1983 the first version of Microsoft Word had just been released, a loaf of bread cost 77 cents and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi dominated the box office. At the same time a visionary group of mental health advocates working in community organisations was making history. Over a series of monthly meetings they developed a plan to help shape the future of mental health in NSW. Four decades on Mental Health Coordinating Council is celebrating that moment and paying tribute to the passion and foresight of their founding members (@stridementalhealth @growmentalhealth @wayaheadmentalhealth @flourishaus ). We think 40 years of positively impacting many lives by fostering hope, resilience and recovery is worth celebrating. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3E460Bg or click the link in our bio.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council invites you to `A Conversation with Carers` event in Newcastle.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council provides advice to the NSW Government on legislation, policy or other matters that affect carers.

The event will be opened by Minister Jodie Harrison MP; Minister responsible for carers, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

The NSW Carers Advisory Council Chair, Prue Warrilow and Council member, Dianne Brookes look forward to facilitating the event, and are keen to hear from you about issues that are important to carers. Prue and Dianne will also explain the role of the Council.

All carers are invited to attend and two sessions will be held at the same time to ensure a broad representation of the carer community. Aboriginal carers attending the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in a culturally safe session facilitated by Dianne Brookes, a proud Yorta Yorta – Wamba Wemba woman.

Click here for more info + to register: https://buff.ly/3qINEms or visit the link in our bio!

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The NSW Carers Advisory Council invites you to 'A Conversation with Carers' event in Newcastle. The NSW Carers Advisory Council provides advice to the NSW Government on legislation, policy or other matters that affect carers. The event will be opened by Minister Jodie Harrison MP; Minister responsible for carers, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The NSW Carers Advisory Council Chair, Prue Warrilow and Council member, Dianne Brookes look forward to facilitating the event, and are keen to hear from you about issues that are important to carers. Prue and Dianne will also explain the role of the Council. All carers are invited to attend and two sessions will be held at the same time to ensure a broad representation of the carer community. Aboriginal carers attending the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in a culturally safe session facilitated by Dianne Brookes, a proud Yorta Yorta – Wamba Wemba woman. Click here for more info + to register: https://buff.ly/3qINEms or visit the link in our bio!

Back in 1983 the first version of Microsoft Word had just been released, a loaf of bread cost 77 cents and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi dominated the box office. At the same time a visionary group of mental health advocates working in community organisations was making history. Over a series of monthly meetings they developed a plan to help shape the future of mental health in NSW. Four decades on Mental Health Coordinating Council is celebrating that moment and paying tribute to the passion and foresight of their founding members (@stridementalhealth @growmentalhealth @wayaheadmentalhealth @flourishaus ). We think 40 years of positively impacting many lives by fostering hope, resilience and recovery is worth celebrating. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3E460Bg or click the link in our bio.

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Back in 1983 the first version of Microsoft Word had just been released, a loaf of bread cost 77 cents and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi dominated the box office. At the same time a visionary group of mental health advocates working in community organisations was making history. Over a series of monthly meetings they developed a plan to help shape the future of mental health in NSW. Four decades on Mental Health Coordinating Council is celebrating that moment and paying tribute to the passion and foresight of their founding members (@stridementalhealth @growmentalhealth @wayaheadmentalhealth @flourishaus ). We think 40 years of positively impacting many lives by fostering hope, resilience and recovery is worth celebrating. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3E460Bg or click the link in our bio.
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