Consumers and Carers

Consumer and carer participation in all levels of decision-making is fundamental for the improvement of mental health services and crucial to improving the lives of people with a mental illness.

The continued participation and engagement of consumers and carers in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of services is essential for mental health reform.

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2016 Incoming Government Brief
Publication
13 October 2016
Overview At the time of writing, Australia’s mental health sector is facing unprecedented change and uncertainty. After several years where mental health...
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National Register of Mental Health Consumer & Carer Representatives
Report
21 June 2013
The National Register is now an ongoing project at the Mental Health Council of Australia and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
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National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum
Publication
19 June 2013
The National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) is the combined national voice for mental health consumers and carers participating in the development of Australian mental health sector and its services.
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National Register and Application Process – Frequently Asked Questions
General
24 January 2017
Detailed information about the National Register can be found on the Mental Health Australia website . The following FAQs may also assist you with the...
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Is your organisation seeking a mental health consumer and / or carer representative?
General
23 January 2017
Organisations seeking a national level mental health consumer or carer representative should contact the National Register secretariat by phone: (02) 6285 3100...
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Consumer & Carer Leadership Colloquium
General
23 January 2017
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) and Mental Health Australia are working together to hold a Consumer...
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Applying for the National Register of Mental Health Consumer & Carer Representatives
General
23 January 2017
Thank you to everyone who responded to Mental Health Australia’s recent call for applications to the National Register. Applications to the National Register...
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Mental Health begins with ME and my promise
Media Releases
30 September 2016
Mental illness affects one in five Australians and this World Mental Health Day – Monday 10 October – Mental Health Australia is encouraging all Australians to make a personal promise to improve their own mental health.
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Ongoing support for psychiatric patients welcomed
Media Releases
13 September 2016
Mental Health Australia welcomes today’s agreement between the government and opposition that the government will continue to provide the Disability Support Pension for people in psychiatric confinement following negotiations over the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill.
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Mental Health Australia welcomes Dr Peggy Brown to the National Mental Health Commission
Media Releases
11 September 2016
Mental Health Australia is pleased to welcome Dr Peggy Brown as the new CEO of the National Mental Health Commission.
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