A new report adds to mounting evidence that people with mental illness and psychosocial disability are not being well served by the NDIS. The report, ‘When the NDIS came to the ACT – A story of Hope and Disruption in …
ACT Budget on Target for Mental Health
Significant mental health investment in the ACT’s 2018/19 budget targets areas of need across the population span. Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) congratulates the ACT Government on a large investment in mental health in the 2018/19 Budget. The …
MHCC ACT recruiting a Communications & Events Officer – new closing date
Are you a self-motivated and resourceful communications professional? Are you looking for a meaningful and satisfying job in a friendly team environment? Would you like to work with MHCC ACT to raise awareness and drive positive outcomes for better mental …
EO Simon Viereck discusses new study: people with mental illness live shorter lives
A new study by ANU, based on 20 years of Danish research, reveals lives of people with mental illness are up to 10 years shorter than people without. People with mental illness also experience poorer physical health. Hear MHCC ACT …
ACT Mental Health Week 2017 shows community support for people with mental health issues is stronger than ever
Strong community support helped make this year’s Mental Health Week in the ACT (8-14 October) an event to remember! This year the program of events was extended from a week – as in previous years – to an entire month, …
Simon Viereck joins panel of experts on ABC Mornings to talk ACT mental health
While there is perhaps no shortage of crisis mental health care in the ACT, there seems to be a lack of early intervention, prevention and other critical support services for people experiencing non-acute symptoms of mental illness. MHCC ACT EO, …
$1000 Reimbursement Grants available for Mental Health Week
Got a great idea for Mental Health Week? We’d love to see as many people as possible involved in Mental Health Week. That’s why reimbursements of up to $1000 are available to community organisations, including schools, to help assist them …
MHCC ACT attends Parliamentary Advocacy Day
Executive Officer, Simon Viereck, and Policy & Sector Development Manager, Leith Felton-Taylor, will attend the Parliamentary Advocacy Day and Members Policy Forum to contribute to the discussion on national mental health reform. The forum will be held at Parliament House …
Mental Health Week is coming to Canberra
Wellbeing will take centre stage in Canberra during Mental Health Week 2016 with an incredible week of fun and engaging free events open to everyone. Mental Health Week ACT 2016 runs from Sunday 9 October – Saturday 15 October. …
Election candidates called on to pledge for mental health
This R U OK? Day, ACT’s peak body for community mental health has called on all candidates in the Legislative Assembly Election to make a pledge to improve the mental health of Canberrans Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) …
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