Inside this edition you’ll find:
Sector Challenges & Advocacy: MHCC ACT highlights major sector concerns, including NDIS reform delays, workforce shortages, and funding uncertainty, while advocating for better mental health service access and planning.
Positive Announcements: The ACT Government announced $10M funding for community services and $9.4M for child and youth mental health, with headspace Canberra offering a new free GP service for young people.
Community Updates: MHCC welcomed new staff, relaunched the Think Tank leadership group, hosted successful ATODA bus tours, and is collaborating to plan Mental Health Month and provide sector input on commissioning reforms.