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15 Sep 2023

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 15 September 2023

This week, I was delighted to join colleagues from around the country, particularly the CEOs of our fellow State and Territory peaks, in meeting with …

1 Sep 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 1 September 2023

It has been an energising fortnight at MHCC ACT. Today, I am in the Canberra Times speaking about climate change, mental health and the cost of l…

21 Aug 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 18 August 2023

There has been a lot of wonderful activity in the mental health and healthy community space this fortnight. And lots to look forward to as well.

4 Aug 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 4 August 2023

It’s been lovely to see some sunny days in Canberra as we zip into August. Feels like spring is (almost) on the way!

27 Jul 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 20 July 2023

It’s been a whirlwind fortnight since our last Sector Update. It has been wonderful to continue meeting with many of you, and to learn about the pri…

12 Jul 2023

Past Event

2023 Mid-year Forum: Weathering the Storm – Climate Change and Mental Health

Held in the Peninsula Room at the National Museum of Australia on 6 July 2023, this Q&A style panel, facilitated by Keith Mahar, a respected lived…

6 Jul 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 6 July 2023

It’s been a busy start to my time as CEO of MHCC ACT. It has been an absolute delight to meet some of our members, and I appreciate the warm and gen…

30 Jun 2023

Media release

Lack of disability strategy funds makes for a ‘disappointing’ ACT Budget

Joint Media Release Canberra organisations representing people with disability have said the failure to deliver funding for disability strategies, esp…

28 Jun 2023

Media release

ACT Budget misses opportunity for cost-effective, recovery-oriented mental health strategies

| Media release The ACT government rightly places wellbeing at the centre of their Budget measures. That it recognises mental health as key is commend…

22 Jun 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 22 June 2023

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I bring you my first Sector Update as the newly appointed CEO of MHCC. I am truly delighted to have the …

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