Mental Health Carers NSW

Mental Health Carers NSW As a peak body, MHCN works with and for mental health carers in NSW. Mental Health Carers NSW (‘MHCN’, formerly ARAFMI NSW) is a non-government organisation.

We represent the voices and lived experience of carers which help us to advocate systemically for mental health reform. We are the peak body for mental health carers in NSW. As a peak, we engage in systemic advocacy to reflect the voices and needs of carers and drive change in the mental health system. We primarily achieve this through our policy work. Additionally, MHCN also engages in capacity d

evelopment activities such as upskilling mental health carers and relevant others through training. We also facilitate events, produce informational resources, and engage with carers through our Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network project.

📣 MHCN, Transcultural Mental Health Centre and the University of New South Wales are conducting a study on mental health...
23/06/2026

📣 MHCN, Transcultural Mental Health Centre and the University of New South Wales are conducting a study on mental health services and family-focused practice with young people (aged 18 - 25) from Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese speaking communities and their families/carers.

We're inviting: Young people aged 18–25 from Arabic, Mandarin or Vietnamese speaking communities with lived experience of mental health services, and their families/carers (18+)

What's involved? One or two 1.5-hour focus groups via Zoom or in person.

An interpreter and bilingual health professional will be present throughout. Remuneration will be provided for each focus group discussion.

🔗 To learn more, download the EOI flyer here - https://buff.ly/FXaCIa7

↘️ If you would like to participate, please contact Abner P**n via telephone: 9065 2315 or email: [email protected]

🎉 Last month in May, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Maddy starting at MHCN.📣Originally, Maddy joined MHCN as a ...
22/06/2026

🎉 Last month in May, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Maddy starting at MHCN.

📣Originally, Maddy joined MHCN as a Board Member a number of years ago. Now that she is back at MHCN but in a different capacity as a staff member, Maddy has been involved in reviewing the content from MHCN's Training and Education Program, as well as being pivotal in the planning of the roll out of new training platform, Articulate.

Currently, Maddy is working on how we can better utilise the data from MHCN's membership platform, the Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network, as well as researching and implementing a new membership platform to better support the needs of MHCN as we continue to grow.

💭 Reflecting on her time so far at MHCN, Maddy said:

"Mental Health Carers NSW has been an organisation close to my heart for a long time and it’s been so rewarding over the past year to observe the tremendous amount of work that happens here. The team has been so welcoming, and I am enjoying being able to help make mental health carers more resourced and more visible through my role. There’s always more to do and more change to work towards but I’m excited by what’s to come."

👏 We are thrilled to have Maddy back as part of the team. Thank you to Maddy for your enthusiasm, positive attitude, and experience!

World Refugee Day (June 20 2026) comes at a time when the promise of safety is being tested in every region of the world...
19/06/2026

World Refugee Day (June 20 2026) comes at a time when the promise of safety is being tested in every region of the world.

75 years ago, the world made a promise: people forced to flee have the right to seek safety. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us.

That right was made for times like these. With tens of millions of people forced to flee around the world, that promise has never been more needed.

This World Refugee Day, help keep the promise of safety alive. Stand with refugees. Until everyone is safe, the work is not done.

🔗 Learn more here - https://buff.ly/onTYlm5

📣 Mental Health Carers NSW welcomes additional funding for mental health peak bodies, with Mental Health Carers NSW, BEI...
18/06/2026

📣 Mental Health Carers NSW welcomes additional funding for mental health peak bodies, with Mental Health Carers NSW, BEING - Mental Health Consumers Ltd, and the Mental Health Coordinating Council each receiving an extra $333,000 per annum over four years.

The investment will strengthen sector advocacy and leadership, recognising the vital role peak bodies play in bringing lived experience into mental health policy and reform.

MHCN CEO, Jonathan Harms, said the timing is critical, with the National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement under renegotiation, major NDIS changes underway, and foundational supports still needed for the 233,500 people with severe psychosocial disability identified by the Productivity Commission as having no formal support.

Mental Health Carers NSW thanks Minister Rose Jackson on behalf of the NSW state government, (the Minister for Health Ryan Park, and Premier Minns), for the commitment to strengthening the mental health system in NSW and recognising the contribution of peak bodies to supporting the voice of lived experience in that process.

🔗 Read the full media release here - https://buff.ly/nQwP06f

Join BEING - Mental Health Consumers Ltd at NSW Parliament on Tuesday 23 June (6pm) to stand in solidarity to demand bet...
17/06/2026

Join BEING - Mental Health Consumers Ltd at NSW Parliament on Tuesday 23 June (6pm) to stand in solidarity to demand better protections for people living with mental health challenges.

In conjunction with Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, BEING is hosting a screening of ABC Four Corners' episode "Brutal Force" revealing abuse at the hands of NSW Police. The cousins of Jodi Knott, who were interviewed for the program, will be there to share the impact of their personal experience.

Tickets are limited.

🔗 Click to register - https://buff.ly/7TFrOvu

A new national campaign launched for Men's Health Week is encouraging Australian men to stop putting their health on hol...
15/06/2026

A new national campaign launched for Men's Health Week is encouraging Australian men to stop putting their health on hold and book a check-up with their GP.

Designed to normalise early help-seeking, the campaign encourages men aged 18 to 44 to act when something changes in their health rather than waiting until issues become serious.

At the centre of the campaign is a dedicated online hub featuring interactive content, real stories, practical health information and support services, all aimed at helping men recognise when it is time to see a GP.

🔗 For more information and to explore the 101 Reasons to See Your GP campaign, visit buff.ly/7mQnZlE

Mental Health Carers NSW（MHCN）正与 Transcultural Mental Health Centre（TMHC）及 UNSW 合作，开展一项研究，探讨在使用心理健康服务及以家庭为本的实践中的经验。研究对象包...
15/06/2026

Mental Health Carers NSW（MHCN）正与 Transcultural Mental Health Centre（TMHC）及 UNSW 合作，开展一项研究，探讨在使用心理健康服务及以家庭为本的实践中的经验。研究对象包括来自阿拉伯语、普通话和越南语社区，年龄介于18–25 岁的年轻人及其家庭成员／照护者。

我们正在协助 UNSW招募参与以下焦点小组讨论的社区成员：
• 年龄介于18–25 岁，来自阿拉伯语、普通话或越南语社区，曾接触或使用过心理健康服务的年轻人。
• 来自阿拉伯语、普通话及越南语社区，年满18岁，并负责照护一名年龄介于18–25 岁且正面临心理健康挑战的年轻人的家庭成员／照护者。

参与者需参加一至两场、每场约 1.5 小时的焦点小组讨论，并在此之前填写一份简短问卷。参与者将获得相应报酬，以补偿所投入的时间。现场将安排口译员和双语医疗专业人员提供支持。

研究成果将用于编写报告，并制作实用资源，协助临床人员提供尊重文化差异、以家庭为中心的支持。

想了解更多详情？请点击此处下载 EOI 招募宣传单—— https://buff.ly/CtOUHhL

如果您认识可能有兴趣参与本研究的人，并希望以其熟悉的语言了解宣传单中的内容，我们可以安排口译员提供协助。

🎉 Last month, we got to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Carer Peer Trainer, Melissa, starting at MHCN.📣 In her time ...
12/06/2026

🎉 Last month, we got to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Carer Peer Trainer, Melissa, starting at MHCN.

📣 In her time so far at MHCN, Melissa has been involved in facilitating MHCN’s Training and Education Program, having delivered a number of sessions to carers , stakeholders and organisations. Currently, Melissa is working on reviewing all the content for all 8 training and education sessions, as well as being pivotal in the planning of the roll out of new training platform, Articulate. Melissa has also been involved in the organising and coordination of the Mental Health Carer Peer Worker Community of Practice that began in October 2025.

💭 Reflecting on her time so far at MHCN, Melissa shared: “I love working at MHCN because I am passionate about using my carer experiences to empower other carers with knowledge, skills and confidence to advocate for themselves and those they support.”

👏 We’re very lucky to have Melissa as part of the team. Thank you to Melissa for your dedication, passion and expertise!

On Wednesday 27 May, MHCN CEO Jonathan Harms was a panellist for the Carer Knowledge Exchange Online Symposium 2026: Rec...
10/06/2026

On Wednesday 27 May, MHCN CEO Jonathan Harms was a panellist for the Carer Knowledge Exchange Online Symposium 2026: Recognising, Respecting, Reimagining: 50 years of learning from carers and shaping what comes next.

The Symposium provided the opportunity for many people and organisations from across the sector to come together to reflect on 50 years of learning from carers, share knowledge and experiences, and explore current and future directions for research, policy and practice.

The event created valuable opportunities to connect across sectors, learn from each other, and continue important conversations about improving outcomes for carers and the people they support.

Thank you to Carers NSW for hosting such a reflective and informative 3 day event. The recordings will be available via the CKE website shortly: https://buff.ly/CmOvd8c

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