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24.01.2022 The RESET 2020 National Impact+Need Research Study recently surveyed 380 respondents across a variety of community sector organisations. It revealed that many organisations are suffering with reduced revenue and increasing demand. More than a quarter of respondents reported impacted staff and volunteer mental health and wellbeing. Access the report here: https://xfactorcollective.com/research

24.01.2022 In response to the Consultation RIS on accessible housing the Melbourne Disability Institute is urgently undertaking a survey of for adults with any mobility limitation (including people with disability and older Australians), followed by interviews, to identify qualitative benefits to people with disability including improved quality of life, well-being and mental health outcomes and greater independence and empowerment. The close date is 26 August 2020, and a link to the survey is here: https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_ai6nqENSX9

24.01.2022 Mental Health Australia hosted a Members Policy Hub in November to provide input to the NDIA on the issue of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Independent Assessments on behalf of their mental health and psychosocial disability sector stakeholders. MHCC ACT were pleased to be a part of this hub and contribute to this discussion. https://mhaustralia.org//members-policy-hub-ndis-independe

24.01.2022 Applications for the MHCC ACT Training Grant close COB Wednesday 30 September - so nominate your organisation today! The MHCC ACT Training Grant is open to small to medium organisations or community groups that work with participants who identify as being part of a marginalised or minority group. As part of the ACT Mental Health Month Awards, your organisation could be granted one of three mental health training grants up to the value of $1000 to use over a 12 month period on... training provided through MHCC ACT. Read the Guidelines: http://ow.ly/n2gX50BzJk3 Nominate your Organisation Today: http://ow.ly/pZtL50BzJk4

23.01.2022 The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association has released 'Australian healthcare after COVID-19: An opportunity to think differently' - with steps and priorities that can be used for forward planning. You can read the whole report here: https://ahha.asn.au//australian_healthcare_after_covid_19.

22.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Canberra Radio today from 10:45 to hear MHCC ACT Bec Cody talk about the ACT Recovery College end of trial, and the celebration of its success!

21.01.2022 The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) will be hosting alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) information and harm reduction online training in collaboration with the Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-d

21.01.2022 MHCC ACT recently responded to the NDIS Support Coordination discussion paper. Find this response and our other submissions here: https://www.mhccact.org.au/advocacy

21.01.2022 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for support workers is a high priority topic. The ACT Government provides key information for Non-Government Community, Disability and Health Service Providers on PPE here: http://ow.ly/Q9ST50AUVkK A recent report from the University of Melbourne highlights the concern about PPE availability among disability support workers. Read the report here: http://ow.ly/Eg5h50AUVkL... In NSW NDIS providers are able to claim for PPE: http://ow.ly/ugJ050AUVkJ

21.01.2022 What are you #MakingTime for this summer? #MakingTime is an easy way for those living with mental ill health and those who care for them, to share their daily experiences and the benefits of making time. #MakingTime encourages Australians to make time for what helps them in difficult moments and to share what they are #MakingTime for with the rest of Australia.... #MakingTime is an initiative led by the National Mental Health Commission in collaboration with people experiencing mental illness or mental ill health, families, carers, mental health professionals and sector organisations. Get involved: https://www.nmhcmakingtime.com.au/

20.01.2022 The ACT Recovery College are super excited to let you all know that the Term 4, 2020 Course 'Expressions of Interest' are now open! Take a look here: https://www.recoverycollegeact.org//what-s-happening-for-t

20.01.2022 We both welcome our new ACT Minister for Mental Health, Emma Davidson and share the theme 'We're here, we're listening' for Perinatal Mental Health Week Thank you Perinatal Wellbeing Centre for your support of new parents in the ACT, and caring for their mental health. #perinatalmentalhealthweek2020

20.01.2022 The Mental Health Month Award nominations are open! If you know an individual, group, organisation, business or initiative that is doing excellent work in the area of mental health we encourage you to nominate them: https://www.mentalhealthmonthact.org/awardnomination... #mentalhealthmonthact #MHMACT2020

19.01.2022 Mindframe have delevoped a suite of national guidelines to support safe and accurate media reporting, portrayal and communication of suicide, mental ill-health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviour. See and download these media guidelines here: https://mindframe.org.au/guidelines

18.01.2022 Community Mental Health Australia have made a submission on Independent functional assessment for NDIS participants with psychosocial disability, which MHCC ACT were able to be a strong contributing factor to. Read the submission here: http://ow.ly/sGhH50BjxBb

18.01.2022 The MHCC ACT 2020 AGM is on today. Join us virtually via Zoom from 2-3 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84550332676...

17.01.2022 Tune into ABC Canberra news at 7pm tonight to hear what MHCC ACT Board President, Yvonne Luxford, has to say on how the increased stresses of the past year have led to surges in demand for mental health services. She notes that community mental health services provide early intervention and support that can help prevent crisis presentations at hospital, but community services are struggling to meet demand.

17.01.2022 Mental Health Australia has commissioned experienced organisations to provide NDIS access support for people who are living with psychosocial disability, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Community Connector services will begin operating across the selected regions shortly, and will be funded until June 2021. Read the media release here:... http://ow.ly/hgjj50B55KO See more

16.01.2022 As rates of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug problems increased during the pandemic, there were calls to join the two sectors to meet the needs arisen with these two issues. Research from 360Edge, in collaboration with the National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University, looks at why this isn't the best approach in their report below. https://360edge.com.au/resources/

16.01.2022 The Australian Government has announced an investment of $133.5 million to support child, youth and perinatal mental health programs. This funding will be delivered to the: Be You school-based mental health program https://beyou.edu.au/ Emerging Minds to continue the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health http://ow.ly/wkyt50CrFQT... The Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) program at 14 different headspace centres https://headspace.org.au//early/headspace-early-psychosis/ Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program grant round. https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show Read the announcement here: https://www.health.gov.au//1335-million-for-child-youth-an

15.01.2022 Images are just as powerful in conveying messages as language. When communicating about mental health it is important to choose images that don’t stereotype or stigmatise. SANE recommends using images that represent the diversity of mental health experiences https://www.sane.org//2765_01_SANE_PictureThis_12-FINAL-WE... Mindframe suggest in their training that we use the concept of Hope when selecting images for communications https://mindframe.org.au/mental-health

15.01.2022 This week our Sector Development Officer, Ben has been attending Trauma Informed Care & Practice: An Indigenous approach to developing worker skills with We Al-li Programs. This culturally informed trauma integrated healing approach embraces and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural traditions and ways of sharing, caring and renewal. To find out more about their training, programs and events head to: https://wealli.com.au/... Image: Artwork by Christopher Edwards- Haines https://wealli.com.au/traini/we-al-li-core-training/citiha/

15.01.2022 Join us this Thursday 20 August with Leanne Craze for a Co-Design workshop. Leanne Craze has a long involvement with the MHCC ACT having been involved with its establishment and has been providing mental health consultancy services since 1990. She is passionate about co-design believing that people are the best creators of their own solutions and understand best what is needed.... Find out more, or register your interest here: https://www.mhccact.org.au//co-design-workshop-with-leanne

14.01.2022 The Australian Government has responded to the NDIS Act Review report submitted by Mr David Tune AO PSM. The Government supports in principle all 29 recommendations to improve the experience of participants with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and support the introduction of the Participant Service Guarantee. Read the full response:... http://ow.ly/3nUi50Bt7oX See more

14.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. In recognition that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We encourage you to see, hear and learn the First Nations’ history of this country - this is Australian history. ... #NAIDOC2020

13.01.2022 The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care invites you to the online launch of Australia’s first National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards on 30 November 2020. The Commission developed the NSQDMH Standards in collaboration with consumers, carers, clinicians, service providers and technical experts to address key safety and quality risks for digital mental health service users. The development of the NSQDMH Standards is a signific...ant first step in providing safety and quality assurance for digital mental health service users, and best practice guidance for service providers and developers. Register to attend the webcast launch: https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/76bb88.html

12.01.2022 TODAY the ACT Minister for Mental Health, Shane Rattenbury will launch the Joint Regional ACT Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan! When: 12:30pm TODAY, 31 August 2020 Where: Online!... Register below to attend the live Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/joint-act-regional-mental-h

12.01.2022 Mental Health Australia joined #CHFTalks for this webinar on Social Prescribing. Social prescribing involves the referral of patients to non-medical activities, ranging from health and fitness programs to movie clubs and meditation. Watch it here:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvN60uj45-o See more

12.01.2022 The Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support has launched a free psychosocial skills reference guide. The project had extensive inputs from COVID-19 survivors and COVID-19 responders from all sectors and across many countries, including Australia. It aims to make supporting the mental well-being of others easier in these difficult times. It also contains many links to related resources. ... Read the guide here: http://ow.ly/NugH50B55We

12.01.2022 MHCC ACT are involved in a wide number of submissions throughout the year, which can be found on our webpage: http://ow.ly/oTni50CaTyR We recently made a submission on the Position paper on the National Disability Strategy, which can be read here:... http://ow.ly/h89f50CaTyS See more

11.01.2022 The ACT Government has introduced a new information product to give our community partners, their networks and members updated information on the COVID-19 Pandemic response. This Community Partner COVID-19 Update is designed to give community organisations and their members information in a way that is easy to use and share. Each edition will provide three to four short items about COVID-19. There will be an edition every fortnight (or more often when needed) via email (wi...th a PDF version attached). Each edition includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the bulletin and what items might be included in future editions. If you want to subscribe to this bulletin, please send an email to [email protected].

11.01.2022 Mental Health Month kicks off today! Mental Health Month ACT raises awareness and understanding of mental illness to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated. It promotes positive mental health and wellbeing across the community and provides information to create awareness around the local services available. Find out how you can get involved:... www.mentalhealthmonthact.org See more

11.01.2022 MHCC ACT emails are currently down. If you need to get in touch with someone, please contact them directly, or you can get in touch through Facebook Messenger. We hope to be up and running again soon, thank you for your patience!

11.01.2022 The NDIA is undertaking a review of the current support coordination service model and has released a Support Coordination Discussion Paper for feedback. Submissions can be made until Sunday 13 September 2020 and should be guided by the 21 questions provided on the NDIA website. Mental Health Community Coalition ACT will make a submission, and our member organisations are welcome to be part of this process.... https://www.ndis.gov.au//have-your-s/support-coordination

10.01.2022 A fascinating, interactive look at how the current health system is skewed towards the advantaged demographics in Australia. It closes with insight into problem solving that would see more equality, and therefore better outcomes, for mental health access in Australia. Whilst the focus is on the clinical side of practice, it does highlight the underutilisation of community based services, and their important role in Australia's mental health system.... http://ow.ly/OdZp50CInso

10.01.2022 MHCC ACT is pleased to offer member organisations a 50% reduction on the advertised price of Disability Services Consulting (DSC) online learning in all things NDIS. MHCC ACT is making this offer to member organisations as part of its commitment to the ongoing development of the community mental health sector in the ACT. Register your commitment here:... https://www.mhccact.org.au//ndis-online-learning-opportuni See more

09.01.2022 Feros Care’s 'Having a Home Forum' is a series of 4 FREE online Sessions from 22 September to 14 October. The forum series looks at the range of options for living available via the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Feros Care is the Local Area Coordinator for the NDIS and will run the sessions and have a wealth of knowledge to guide you through. Register here:... https://www.feroscare.com.au/ndis/upcoming-events/act See more

09.01.2022 Mental Health Community Coalition ACT has joined Canberra Metro Operations the ACT Government and key community groups to raise awareness around the issue of safety around light rail in Canberra for Rail Safety Week. This year we are urging all Canberrans to Pay attention take responsibility, and asking, Are you #RailSAFE? Remember to always: Stay off the tracks... Avoid distractions Follow instructions and Encourage others to be safe Follow @CanberraMetroLightRail on Facebook & Instagram to find out more about staying #RailSAFE

09.01.2022 The MHCC ACT Annual General Meeting will be on 24 November 2020. Papers are going out via email shortly. Nominations for Board members are due 14 November 2020 and information around voting will also be distributed via email.... Any queries can be made to [email protected]

08.01.2022 MHCC ACT is helping build mental health literacy in the ACT community through better equipping staff and volunteers to support marginalised or minority populations with mental health challenges. MHCC ACT is pleased to announce a new grant for Mental Health Month in 2020 which will give THREE small to medium sized organisations or community groups, whose majority participants identify as marginalised or minorities, mental health training to the value of $1000 each. Find out m...ore here: https://www.mhccact.org.au/training-development See more

08.01.2022 With the ACT Election nearing, ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc. have put together a forum to help you learn what each of the major parties priorities are regarding social and community issues - find out more on their Facebook event page.

07.01.2022 Proud to be a part of developing this plan, and keen to see it in action!

07.01.2022 MORE THAN A WORD. RECONCILIATION TAKES ACTION. MHCC ACT are actively working towards more impactful action and relationships based on valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. We all have a role to play.... https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ #MoreThanAWord #NRW2021

07.01.2022 MHCC ACT facilitate this weekly Community of Practice (CoP) forum where community mental health sector staff can share experiences, challenges and strategies they have found useful in their workplace. This week we will be hearing from Mandy Larsson OAM, Director of Crisis & Preventative Services for Lifeline. Mandy started as a volunteer telephone crisis supporter for Lifeline 18 years ago, and has spent the last 16 years working for Lifeline Canberra. Register your interest ...now to hear from this amazing woman: https://www.mhccact.org.au//mhcc-act-mh-workforce-communit See more

06.01.2022 In 2019 MHCC together with HCA undertook a mental health workforce survey. This report outlines the findings from this survey: https://www.mhcc.org.au//u/2020/01/WorkforceSurvey2020.pdf

05.01.2022 Tune into ABC Canberra Radio program 'Drive' at 5 pm today to hear Simon Viereck, MHCC ACT Executive Officer, discuss the youth mental health announcement by ACT Greens #youthmentalhealth #abccanberraradio

05.01.2022 A great opportunity to hear from an MLA prior to the upcoming elections.

05.01.2022 Today is Sorry Day where we apologies to the First Nation people of this country. MHCC ACT recognises the ongoing pain and suffering inflicted on our First Nations people by colonisation and dispossession, and for that, we say Sorry. Always Was and Alway Will Be

05.01.2022 We would like to farewell Simon Viereck as he leaves for new opportunities, and thank him for his leadership, wise counsel, openness, trust, and his deep commitment to the mental health sector. We will miss you Simon!

04.01.2022 On #RUOKDAY learn what to say to support people around you who may need to talk. A conversation could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au/ #theresmoretosay #RUOK

03.01.2022 Mental Health Community Coalition ACT have provided a submission to the inquiry into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission), to examine systemic and ongoing issues about the operations and framework of the Commission. Review this and other MHCC ACT submissions here: https://www.mhccact.org.au/advocacy

03.01.2022 In acknowledgement of the continuing challenges we face around the COVID-19 pandemic impacts, The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) announced #GettingThroughThisTogether as a national conversation to support our mental health and wellbeing - building on the success of the #InThisTogether campaign. Find out more: https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/GettingThroughThi

03.01.2022 Thank you to all who came along to Simon's farewell yesterday! It was a lovely chance to thank Simon and celebrate the work he has done for MHCC ACT and the mental health sector as a whole. Thank you Simon, you will be missed and we wish you the best in your new role!

03.01.2022 The theme of Schizophrenia Awareness Week (SAW) in 2021 is "Discover Better Mental Health". This year is about highlighting the voice of lived experience to encourage people to connect, reach out and get support. We can all support each other to #DiscoverBetterMentalHealth during #SAW2021 ... https://www.minetworks.org.au/schizophrenia-awareness

02.01.2022 The Tenant Participation Grants Program provides a $400 grant per person for ACT Social Housing tenants and their families to participate within the ACT community through an activity of their choice. The primary aim of the Program is to encourage and support applicants to participate in a range of sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment and training activities for physical, social and personal development. Find out more:... https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au//tenant-participa See more

02.01.2022 ADACAS are inviting people with disability, people with mental ill health, older people and carers to an online information session about ADACAS' ACT election 2020 advocacy priorities WHEN: Friday 21st August 2020, 11am to 12:30pm AEST To register to attend - please email [email protected], or call 02 6242 5060 with: Your name, email address, and any access requirements.

02.01.2022 MHCC ACT recently spoke to Canberra Weekly about the Productivity Commission report into mental health: https://canberraweekly.com.au/need-for-early-intervention-/

02.01.2022 Does your community group or organisation work primarily with participants who identify as being part of a marginalised or minority group? Do you find that mental health training would benefit your team, but is too often out of your budget? MHCC ACT is pleased to be offering the opportunity for 3 organisations to receive mental health training to the value of $1000 each.... In providing these grants MHCC ACT is helping build mental health literacy in the ACT community and better equipping staff and volunteers to support people with mental health challenges. Read more and view the guidelines here: www.mhccact.org.au/training-development

02.01.2022 You're invited to view the ACT Minister for Mental Health, Shane Rattenbury launch the Joint Regional ACT Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan! When: 12:30pm, 31 August 2020 Where: Online! ... Register below to attend the live Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/joint-act-regional-mental-h

02.01.2022 The Australian Network for Universal Housing Design (ANUHD) wants to ensure that the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) hears the personal stories of people whose lives have been improved by accessible housing (and how the lack of accessible housing has impacted on them). Your story, or the stories of those people you know or represent, will assist in making the case for the regulation for a minimum accessibility standard for all new housing in Australia from 2022 ensu...ring that age and disability are not barriers to people achieving their housing aspirations. The ABCB is able to receive emailed submissions directly from people detailing their own lived experience. This will better allow people from all backgrounds to have their say on the need for this regulation, without needing to address much of the Consultation RIS’s more technical and economic information via the ABCB’s detailed online questionnaire. Please submit your story to: (Mr) Kieran O’Donnell email: [email protected] (please also cc: [email protected] ) Closing date: 31 August 2020 Find out more here: https://consultation.abcb.gov.au//consult-ris-accessible-/

01.01.2022 The ACT Health Directorate is developing a Territory-Wide Health Service Plan that will identify priorities for development and redesign of public health services across the ACT over the next five to 10 years. Read the progress update on this plan here: https://health.act.gov.au//TWHSP%20Communique_September%20

01.01.2022 With a full panel confirmed for the Housing Canberra Affordably - online ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders’ Forum taking place at 3pm TODAY - Don't miss out on what's sure to be a stimulating discussion about #socialhousing in Canberra! Registrations close MIDDAY TODAY, so if you haven't registered yet, use this link to save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/115822782059... or find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1185668545144061/