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9 Mar 2023

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Gender segregation causing inadequate remuneration for our sector

| #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 presen…
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2 Mar 2023

Newsletter

ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 ho…
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16 Feb 2023

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 informati…
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2 Feb 2023

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 mem…
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19 Jan 2023

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 info…
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12 Jan 2023

Blog post

Embracing only the biological ignores the psychosocial, to the detriment of all

In recent decades, the discussion around mental health has shifted significantly to pharmacological remedies and a strong focus on biological causes. …
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5 Jan 2023

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 opportun…
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15 Dec 2022

Media release

Crucial mental health services forgotten by government, likely to close

| Joint media release with Woden Community Service. Proven services to help people tackle severe mental health challenges will likely have to close in…
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8 Dec 2022

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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…
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24 Nov 2022

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ACT Mental Health Sector Update: 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 …

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