Youth Mental Health First Aid Training30th October, 2025
This 2 day training will equip adults with the knowledge and skills to support a young person (12 – 25 years old) who is developing or experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis using the Mental Health First Aid action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to become accredited Mental Health First […]
Launch of the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice 5 November 202520th October, 2025
MHCN is pleased to announce the official launch meeting of the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice: Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5.30pm Location: Zoom Please note – this Community of Practice is only for paid mental health carer peer workers and managers of mental health carer peer workers. If you would like to become a regular participant […]
You’re invited to MHCN’s Annual General Meeting for 202514th October, 2025
You’re invited to Mental Health Carers NSW Annual General Meeting for 2025! Hosted by MHCN’s CEO, Jonathan Harms, join us at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts or online to speak about the highlights of the 2024 – 2025 financial year, including the presentation of the Annual Report, President’s report, and hear from MHCN’s staff […]
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Expression of Interest: Family and Carer Mental Health Program Statewide Steering Committee Mental Health Carer Representative15th August, 2025
Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) is seeking two (2) lived experience mental health carer representatives for the statewide steering committee for the NSW Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FCMHP). The program, funded by NSW Health, aims to support families and carers of individuals with mental health conditions. The Program offers education, resources, advocacy, and […]
Read Article Closure of Carer Connections Line 1 July 202524th June, 2025
Effective Tuesday 1 July 2025, Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) ‘Carer Connections Helpline’ is shutting down. The national number, 1300 554 660, will be transferred to Arafmi Queensland (https://arafmi.com.au/) and will service carers within Queensland exclusively. It’s associated line, 02 9332 0700, which previously directed to the Carer Connections Helpline, will cease to operate. However, Wayahead (https://wayahead.org.au/) […]
Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice Co-Design Workshop 11 June 20252nd June, 2025
Are you a paid mental health carer peer worker or the manager of mental health carer peer workers? If you are, register for MHCN’s upcoming Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice Co-Design Workshop. MHCN is hosting 2 x workshops: 1 to be held in person and 1 to be held online. Participants can attend either workshop. The purpose […]
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Carer Connection Meetings 202528th January, 2025
MHCN’s Carer Connection Meetings are monthly online events hosted by Deputy CEO and Carer Peer Network Facilitator, Anne Stedman, on the first Friday of every month. 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 […]
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Joint Media Release: NSW Mental Health Crisis20th January, 2025
The imminent resignation of more than 200 psychiatrists from the NSW public health system, in addition to 140 existing vacancies, highlights the critical state of mental health care in NSW. This shortfall will further intensify the difficulties and distress faced by individuals with acute mental health conditions, as well as their families and carers. According […]
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MHCN’s 50th Anniversary Event14th January, 2025
On November 28, 2024, Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN, formerly ARAFMI) celebrated the organisation’s 50th Anniversary with a special awards ceremony at Parliament House, Sydney. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, drinks, and lucky door prizes in a day filled with celebration, hope, and recognition. The event was MC’ed by Julie McCrossin, former ABC and Channel […]
Read Article MHCN Board Election Nominees 202415th November, 2024
Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) are having an election for the Board for the following positions: Voting closes next Friday 22 November at 4.00pm. Election results will be announced at MHCN’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 22 November at 4.40pm. Only members of MHCN can vote. Members can only vote once. Voting is not mandatory. […]
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