NEWS

Keep up to date with the activities at the Mental Health Community Coalition ACT and updates regarding mental health in the ACT and across the nation.

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MHCC ACT have compiled a list of reliable sources of information and updates on the COVID-19 pandemic that will be continually updated online.

Oct 13
2 min

Celebration of success as ACT mental health Recovery College Wins Award.

Mental Health Community Coalition (MHCC) ACT are pleased to announce that the ACT Recovery College has been awarded the Service and...

Oct 8
2 min

MHCC ACT supports Motion from Michael Pettersson MLA on ACT Mental Health.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) supports the motion from Michael Pettersson MLA that calls the ACT Government...

Oct 6
2 min

ACT Budget: Mental health supports

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) welcomes the ACT Budget and the additional funding for the community mental...

Oct 1
1 min

Senate Committee recommends The Government should keep their ‘Hands off our charities’

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) are pleased with the recommendation to scrap the ACNC regulations by the...

Sep 29
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 30 September 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... Mental Health Month is set to begin tomorrow, read about some of the upcoming events and activities! Thank you for...

Sep 21
2 min

The Community welcome Government support for the mental health of Canberrans

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) commend the joint funding boost from the Federal and ACT Governments for the...

Sep 16
2 min

Stronger consultation needed for ACT Government budget announcements.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) welcomes the $26 million package announced today, but highlights a lack of...

Sep 8
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 9 September 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we have extended nominations for the ACT Mental Health Month Awards! Ask someone today 'are you really ok?' Read...

Aug 31
2 min

Funding for community mental health services a welcome relief under lockdown.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) welcomes the announcement from the ACT Government to provide additional...

Aug 25
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 26 August 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we announce changes to the Mental Health Month program due to COVID-19. The impacts of COVID and the health and...

Aug 23
1 min

Hands off our charities – MHCC ACT joins the call to protect advocacy for those who need a voice.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) joins ACTCOSS and other not-for-profit organisations in calling for the...

Aug 11
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 12 August 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we encourage you to get involved in Mental Health Month as we lead into October. We share link to key information...

Jul 28
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 29 July 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we invite you to nominate someone for an ACT Mental Health Month Award. Join us in congratulating Marymead...

Jul 14
1 min

Community Sector celebrates win as NDIS Independent Assessments are scrapped.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) pays tribute to the collaboration of the community sector in the face of...

Jul 14
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 15 July 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we celebrate the success in the opposition to the NDIS Reform. Explore and understand how NAIDOC is a part of a...

Jul 5
2 min

Increased funding needed to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of the Canberra community are met

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) welcomes the announcement from the ACT Government regarding extended funding...

Jul 1
3 min

Community Sector unites in opposition to NDIS changes.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) together with ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS), Advocacy for...

Jun 30
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 1 July 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we bring you information and support as the COVID-19 situation increases across the country. We explore the...

Jun 24
2 min

Raise the Age and address social determinants for Children’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Mental Health Community Coalition of the ACT (MHCC ACT) commends the ACT Government on the Raise the Age Discussion Paper. MHCC ACT...

Jun 16
1 min

ACT Mental Health Sector Update - 17 June 2021

IN THIS EDITION... ... we take a look at the ACDC Project coming to the ACT. Further perspectives on the NDIS are shared. We celebrate...