About MHCC ACT
The Mental Heath Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) is the peak body representing the not for profit Community Mental Health sector in the Australian Capital Territory. Founded in 2004 the organisation promotes a diverse range of community agencies and local consumer and carer groups that support people recovering from a mental illness in the community. MHCC ACT works inclusively with all stakeholders to support the development of new community based services and promotes the interests of consumers, carers and not for profit community organisations. MHCC ACT seeks to promote and develop the Community Mental Health Sector through activities which support:
- Organisational and service capacity building;
- Workforce development, education and training;
- Research and policy development;
- Promotion of service partnerships and community care coordination;
- Engagement with and promotion of sector interests to ACT, interstate and national stakeholders; information sharing
- Consumer and carer participation.
History
The MHCC ACT commenced operation in 2004 with the funding assistance of ACT Health and support from the ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS). The idea of having a peak body for mental health in the ACT began in the early 1990s. Since then many people have worked hard and consistently to have the MHCC ACT become a reality.Board of Governance
The MHCC ACT board is elected annually and consists of representatives from community services, and consumer and carers. The board has played a pivotal role in establishing an effective governance structure and developing the agency’s strategic planning and development.To see 2009-10 Board Members, see Board and Staff .
Consumer and Carer Caucus
The Consumer and Carer Caucus (CCC) is an integral part of the organisation that feeds issues, concerns and ideas to the board of governance. The MHCC ACT ’s constitution requires that two consumers and two carers sit on its board. The strength of the organisation lies in its close contact with the ‘lived experience’ of mental illness. Caucus meets monthly and progresses its work through these meetings and additional working groups.To see more about the Consumer and Carer Caucus please click here