Membership
Creating a mentally healthy Canberra
We are proud to represent two-thirds of the ACT’s mental health services. Join our community of individuals and organisations committed to improving mental health in the ACT.
All membership applications are subject to MHCC ACT Board approval.
Membership levels
Available to non-government organisations (NGOs) or sole traders that provide services to and/or advocate for people living with mental health conditions and/or psychosocial disability. Full members receive all benefits listed above.
Sole-trader provider membership fee: $90
Community organisations membership fees:
| Funding level | Membership fee |
| Up to $200,000 | $150 |
| $200,000 – $1M | $350 |
| $1M – $5M | $600 |
| $5M – $10M | $800 |
| $10M – $20M | $1,000 |
| Over $20M | $1,000 |
Available to individual persons or an organisation, institution, company or government agency that has a demonstratable interest or involvement in supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. Associate members may attend the AGM but do not have voting rights and do not receive subsidised training. They can nominate for Lived Experience Director.
| Member type | Membership fee |
| Consumers and carers | No fee |
| Other individuals | $50 |
| Government agencies and professional bodies | $2,500 |
Available to an individual or organisation, institution, company or government agency that is also a member of a similar peak body in another Australian State or Territory. Affiliate members may attend the AGM but do not have voting rights and do not receive subsidised training.
Please contact us with evidence of membership of similar peak body and we will advise fees.
Available to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the representation, promotion and/or advancement of mental health interests in the ACT. Honorary Members may attend the AGM but do not have voting rights. Honorary Memberships are lifelong and are granted to recipients by the MHCC ACT.
Members help us advocate for a just and sustainable mental health system for all Canberrans. Together, we address structural challenges, build collaborative partnerships, and drive positive change.
Benefits
Depending on your membership level, you will gain access to:
- opportunities to participate in advocacy and leadership decisions facing the future of mental health service delivery in the ACT
- participation in member-only events, leadership meetings and MHCC advisory groups
- heavily subsidised training
- member-only information and resources
- two-way dialogue with government
- free use of the MHCC ACT board room (subject to availability)
- our networking events, where you can meet with peers across the sector
- voting at the annual AGM
- being able to nominate for the MHCC ACT Board
- opportunities to highlight your service through MHCC channels and events.
