Welcome to the website of the Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT
MHCC ACT is the peak body representing the not for profit community mental health sector in the Australian Capital Territory. Founded in 2004, MHCC ACT promotes a diverse range of community agencies and local consumer and carer groups.
If you would like to learn more about our work please contact us by following the link at top of this page or subscribe to our regular e-bulletin by emailing admin@mhccact.org.au
- Review of the Mental Health Act - new MHCC submission
- Position Vacant: Quality and Workforce Development Officer
- Position Vacant: Office Manager
- MHCC Strategic Plan
- Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Mental Health Services - Towards Recovery: Mental Health Services in Australia
Review of the Mental Health Act - new MHCC submission
The Review of the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 is currently in a period of public consultation with two Options Papers out for comment. Based on consultation with members MHCC ACT has submitted a response to The Framework of Mental Health and Related Legislation in the ACT: An Options Paper. You can find the response here or by going to the Policy and Publications page.
Position Vacant: Quality and Workforce Development Officer
The Coalition is seeking a Quality and Workforce Development Officer who will work to grow and develop the community mental health workforce and improve the quality of services delivered to the ACT community.
For further information please download the position description and selection criteria by clicking here . If you have any enquiries regarding the position please feel welcome to contact Brooke McKail at the office via email brooke.mckail@mhccact.org.au or by phone on 6249 7756.
Applications close COB Monday 15 February 2010.
Position Vacant: Office Manager
The Coalition is seeking an Office Manager with a unique combination of skill and disposition to provide high level professional administrative support to a small and busy team.
For further information please download the position description and selection criteria by clicking here . If you have any enquiries regarding this position please feel welcome to contact Brooke McKail at the office via email brooke.mckail@mhccact.org.au or by phone on 6249 7756.
Applications close COB Monday 15 February 2010.
MHCC Strategic Plan
The Coalition has developed a new Strategic Plan for 2010-12. Copies of the Strategic Plan are now available from the office or can be downloaded here. The Strategic Plan sets out priorities and goals for the next three years including that by the end of the period we will be able to say:
- MHCC ACT is a member driven Coalition taking its members voices to Government and influencing policy and service outcomes for the sector;
- MHCC ACT has a clearly articulated governance framework supported by appropriate procedures and guidelines;
- Caucus is revitalised;
- MHCC ACT has strengthened relationships with its networks and partners; and
- MHCC ACT has built capacity in the sector.
Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Mental Health Services - Towards Recovery: Mental Health Services in Australia
MHCC ACT welcomes the findings of the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Mental Health Services. “The committee has made a number of recommendations aimed at setting a clearer future for mental health in Australia and considers that further investment, leadership and cooperation are required to achieve an adequate community-based, recovery-focussed mental health care system in Australia”. To view the report please visit: http://www.aph.gov.au/SENATE/COMMITTEE/CLAC_CTTE/mental_health/report/index.htm