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Canberra’s mental health depends on the places we’re quietly losing Since the end of August, every public library in Canberra has been closed on Sundays. The reason given
- 16 September 2026
Mental Health Week is almost here, and nominations close on 25 September Mental Health Week runs from 4 to 10 October, and this year’s theme is Together
- 28 August 2026
Commissioning Congratulations to all the organisations who completed tender applications for the recently closed Child, Youth and Families Community and Mental Health programs. Completing an
- 27 August 2026
MHCC ACT Op Ed The failure behind last week’s headlines started years before anyone walked into that shopping centre Two young children were hurt in Canberra last week,
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Currently, I’m writing to you from the Sisters Inside conference in Brisbane, which I and some of the MHCC team have had the fortune of attending. Sisters Inside
- 1 November 2023
- 1 November 2023
The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT hereby gives notice of and invites you to attend our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) When: Tuesday 28 November from
- 27 October 2023
We’re getting to the end of a massive Mental Health Month. Throughout this month, we have seen an incredible array of events, programs, and initiatives designed to foster mental
- 26 October 2023
- 13 October 2023
Today’s sector update looks a little different! Over the next month, you’ll be seeing a brand refresh from us. It’s been 20 years since our original branding was developed,
- 10 October 2023
| Media release The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT is lighting Black Mountain Tower (aka Telstra Tower) green on 10 October for World Mental Health Day, and to
- 1 October 2023
| Media release 3 October 2023, 9.30 – 10.30am Salthouse Community Centre, Haig Park, Braddon. Talent available for comment from 9.15am. Each of us has mental health –
- 29 September 2023
It’s a busy time here at the MHCC ACT as we prepare for Mental Health Month, run a 2-day workshop to coordinate our members for the remainder of
- 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 over 40 parliamentarians
- 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 living – drawing
- 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.
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- 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!
- 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 priorities for
- 7 July 2023
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 experience and
- 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
- 28 June 2023
28 June 2023 | Media Release The ACT government rightly places wellbeing at the centre of their Budget measures. That it recognises mental health as key is commendable.
- 27 June 2023
Joint Media Release Canberra organisations representing people with disability have said the failure to deliver funding for disability strategies, especially the disability health strategy, means that this is
- 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
- 19 June 2023
Joint Media Release Canberra organisations representing people with disability have come together urging ACT Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr to deliver on ACT Government commitments to people
- 9 June 2023
Hi there. It’s an incredibly busy time of year and much is happening in the mental health sector in the ACT! In this edition, you can read about the
- 9 June 2023
Nearly two-thirds of people who work in mental health in the ACT are employed through charities and other community-managed organisations, according to the first comprehensive territory-wide study of
- 26 May 2023
| Media release The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT supports the call of the Uluru Statement from the Heart for a First Nations Voice enshrined in the constitution.
- 28 April 2023
In this edition, we have announced a new date for Walk on Country. You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities, news articles, events
- 21 April 2023
The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) thanks the Committee for theopportunity to provide a submission to the Inquiry into Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Voice)
- 16 April 2023
In this edition, we are recruiting for our Media and Communications Manager. You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities, news articles, events and other
- 30 March 2023
In this edition, we are recruiting for our Media and Communications Manager and have announced new dates for Walk on Country training. You’ll also find information on upcoming training,
- 16 March 2023
In this edition, we are recruiting for our CEO and have launched our new website. You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities, news
- 9 March 2023
| #ThursdayThoughts (Note: in this article, we will primarily refer to men and women, or male and female, as this is how most available data is presented. We
- 2 March 2023
In this edition, read about how to have your say in developing the ACT Government’s Mental Health Workforce Strategy action plan, advocacy on housing and homelessness in the
- 16 February 2023
In this edition, you can read MHCC ACT’s latest publication , and the excellent work being done by our members. You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys,
- 2 February 2023
In this edition, you can read about the Federal Government’s latest announcements on mental health, and the excellent work being done by our members. You’ll also find information
- 19 January 2023
Welcome to the new-look ACT Mental Health Sector update! In this edition, you can read about what 2023 holds for MHCC ACT. You’ll also find information on upcoming
- 12 January 2023
- 22 December 2022
This is the final edition of the Sector Update for 2022! You’ll find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities, news articles, events and other useful
- 15 December 2022
| Joint media release with Woden Community Service. Proven services to help people tackle severe mental health challenges will likely have to close in June 2023 because the
- 8 December 2022
In this edition, read about how you can help us advocate for our sector, and get details of our Christmas shutdown. You’ll also find information on upcoming training,
- 24 November 2022
In this edition, read about help us advocate for our sector, and join us in celebrating a well-deserved accolade for one of our members. You’ll also find information
- 10 November 2022
In this edition, read about our continued advocacy for the sector and some exciting news from our members. You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants
- 27 October 2022
- 27 October 2022
In this edition, read our thoughts on the Federal Budget, find out who received this year’s Mental Health Month Awards and learn the latest on our advocacy work
- 26 October 2022
| Media release The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) laments the grave lack of support for mental health in the Federal Government’s first Budget, warning that
- 13 October 2022
In this edition, read the latest news on Mental Health Month ACT, Anti-Poverty Week, Carers Week and much more in this bumper edition of the ACT Mental Health
- 8 October 2022
| Corinne Dobson, Acting CEO of MHCC ACT | Op ed This article was originally published in The Riotact on 8 October 2022. It is not surprising that
- 8 October 2022
This speech was delivered by Corinne Dobson, Acting CEO of MHCC ACT, at the Mental Health Month ACT 2022 launch event on 8 October 2022. I would also
- 1 October 2022
- 15 September 2022
…read the latest news on Mental Health Month ACT, which starts in just a few weeks!n You’ll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities,
- 30 August 2022
| Media release With the mental health workforce at breaking point, the national Jobs and Skills Summit and the ACT Government must prioritise the urgent needs of the
- 19 August 2022
| Media release The ACT Government’s long-anticipated strategy for older persons’ mental health and wellbeing has a lot of promise but lacks significant commitment to meaningful change. The
- 18 August 2022
In this edition, read about the many ways you can get involved with Mental Health Month ACT Awards and events, including having a cuppa in your workplace. You’ll
- 4 August 2022
In this edition, read about our reaction to the ACT Budget 2022-23, the Mental Health Month grants, awards and events, including your opportunity to get involved, and our
- 4 August 2022
| Media release As Homelessness Week comes to an end, we need to remember the link between homelessness and mental health conditions: that each can result in and
- 2 August 2022
| Media release The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) welcomes increased funding for suicide prevention and mental health services in the 2022–23 ACT Budget. However, the
- 21 July 2022
In this edition, read about the Mental Health Month Awards and our upcoming training. You’ll also find surveys, research, submissions, grant opportunities, news articles, and other useful mental