Links
- ACT Organisations
- Mental Health ACT Service Directory
- Australian Human Rights Commission - Disability Services
- National and Interstate Links
- State Mental Health Peak Bodies
ACT Organisations
A comprehensive list of organisations providing services in the ACT is contained in the Mental Health Foundation's Directory of Mental Health Services in the ACT.
Mental Health ACT Service Directory
Please consult the Mental Health ACT Service Directory for a comprehensive list of mental health services in the ACT.Australian Human Rights Commission - Disability Services
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes disability discrimination unlawful and aims to promote equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
Under the Act, individuals can lodge complaints of discrimination and harassment with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Please follow the link for more information: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/
National and Interstate Links
Community Mental Health Australia
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) is a coalition of the eight state and territory peak community mental health organisations, established to provide leadership and direction promoting the benefits of community mental health and recovery services across Australia.
Mental Health Council of Australia
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
mhca.org.au
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA)
Provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. MMHA links a wide range of state and territory mental health specialists and services, advocacy groups and tertiary institutions to promote the mental health and well being of Australia's diverse communities.
mmha.org.au
SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity helping people affected by mental illness through: campaigns for improved services and attitudes towards, people affected by mental illness.
sane.org
Lifeline Australia Inc (National)
Lifeline 24-hour Telephone Counselling Service: 13 11 14
They provide Information / Refferal and Counselling
lifeline.org.au
Living Is For Everyone (LIFE)
The Commonwealth government's Living Is For Everyone
(LIFE) website is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource. Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, the LIFE website is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.
www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
State Mental Health Peak Bodies
VICSERV Psychiatric Disability Services of (Victoria)
vicserv.org.au
Mental Health Coordinating Council of (New South Wales)
mhcc.org.au
Mental Health Community Coalition of (South Australia)
mhcsa.org.au
Queensland Alliance Mental Illness and Disability Groups (Queensland)
qldalliance.org.au
Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WA)
waamh.org.au/
Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition (NT)
ntcoss.org.au
Mental Health Council of (Tasmania)