ACT Mental Health Peaks welcome investment into mental health
MHCC ACT is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Kelly as its new Chief Executive Officer.
MHCC ACT is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Kelly as its new Chief Executive Officer.
MHCC ACT is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Kelly as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The local 2024 Mental Health Month Awards have shone a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations working to improve mental health and wellbeing in the ACT.
The MHCC ACT welcomes todays election commitment from ACT Labor for more mental health practitioners and psychologists in ACT public schools, new walk-in centres with advanced practice mental health nurses and practitioners, and a focus on an integrated youth mental health system and co-designing solutions to tackle loneliness.
We hope you had an opportunity for some rest and respite during the end of year holiday period. Following a Christmas shutdown period…
The MHCC ACT welcomes todays election commitment from ACT Labor for more mental health practitioners and psychologists in ACT public schools, new walk-in centres with advanced practice mental health nurses and practitioners, and a focus on an integrated youth mental health system and co-designing solutions to tackle loneliness.
The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC) have released their 2024 ACT election platform, calling for action on loneliness, perinatal mental health, climate change and justice.
The focus on wellbeing in this budget has not translated into new funding for community managed mental health services.
Demand for mental health services has never been higher, but in the lead up to the ACT 2024-25 Budget, it’s the mental health services who are asking for help.
An innovative youth body image educator, a veteran recovering from PTSD by building a likeminded community, a social welfare and mental health activist, and a young music community-builder are among the recipients of tonight’s Mental Health Month Awards.
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