One Door Mental Health

31/05/2026

Thanks to Alan Chen from Shapeshifters for helping us capture the energy and conversations at this year’s One Door Symposium!

Alan is a graphic storyteller who drew a visual representation of the day’s discussions in real-time, bringing the conversations to life in a creative and engaging way.

Want to learn more about the ? Read more or watch the recording here - https://bit.ly/4wWUt0W

30/05/2026

One Door Mental Health regrets to advise that the Western Sydney Recovery College will close at the end of June 2026.

For the past decade, we have proudly delivered the Western Sydney Recovery College with funding support from the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. We have recently been advised that, due to funding constraints, this service will cease at the end of the current financial year.

The Western Sydney Recovery College has played an important role in the mental health ecosystem by providing recovery-oriented education and services to people in Parramatta, Auburn, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, as well as to many others online across New South Wales. The College offers an innovative and well-established model that supports people in their mental health recovery through inclusive, community-based learning.

We’re incredibly proud of the program and the life-changing difference it has made over a number of years.

We know this news will be difficult for many in our community. One Door and our dedicated staff will continue to support community members, as well as their families, carers and supporters, throughout New South Wales. For support, to find alternate courses or to find your nearest service, call 1800 843 539 or visit www.onedoor.org.au.

28/05/2026

Thought provoking presentations and passionate discussions shaped the day at the 2026 One Door Mental Health Symposium.

With the theme ‘Shaping Community Together: Lived Experience Innovation in Mental Health’, the Symposium brought together people with lived experience of mental health challenges, carers, politicians, advocates, researchers, service providers and leaders united by a shared commitment to building a better mental health system for New South Wales.

Click below to watch the recording or to read a summary of the Symposium.

Thought provoking presentations and passionate discussions were the order of the day at the One Door Mental Health Symposium

28/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) is a time for reflection and, most importantly, action. It's an opportunity for all Australians to consider the role we each play in advancing reconciliation and creating a more equitable future for Aborigi...

26/05/2026

On National Sorry Day, Mind Australia and One Door Mental Health Health acknowledge the strength, resilience and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and remember the Stolen Generations.

Held each year on 26 May, National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report and acknowledges the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and cultures.

As a community mental health organisation, we recognise that this history has caused – and continues to cause – intergenerational trauma for many First Nations peoples and communities.

Mind and One Door are committed to listening, learning and supporting healing through culturally safe, respectful and inclusive care. By embracing the cultures, knowledge and wisdom of First Nations peoples, we hope to contribute to a mental health sector where safety, equity and self-determination are realised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

24/05/2026

The next National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement (2027-2032) is currently being developed.

The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance (NMHCA) is inviting service users, including carers, to participate in a survey to understand whether the current agreement has delivered safe, effective, available mental health services and supports.

The survey takes around 20 minutes to complete. Click below to have your say ⬇

The NMHCA is seeking to understand from people with lived experience of mental health challenges whether the current National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement has delivered. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes.

22/05/2026

Shaping community together! The 2026 One Door Mental Health Symposium brought together people with lived experience of mental health challenges, carers, politicians, advocates, researchers, and people working in the sector to inspire a better mental health system for New South Wales.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation. We'll share a summary of the day, along with a video recording, on our website soon.

14/05/2026

Denise Cu***ng, Mind Australia's Executive Director of Operations for New South Wales, is excited to be part of next week's One Door Mental Health Symposium!

As part of this year's theme, Shaping Community Together: Lived Experience and Innovation in Mental Health, our annual Symposium brings together lived experience voices, carers, clinicians, advocates and sector leaders to explore the future of mental health care in NSW.

Book tickets or find out more - https://bit.ly/4tEoxf2

08/05/2026

There are less than two weeks to go until this year’s One Door Mental Health Symposium!

Held each year during Schizophrenia Awareness Week, the Symposium reflects our long-standing advocacy history and commitment to improving outcomes for people living with mental health challenges.

Join us for insights, leadership and meaningful conversation.

Book tickets or find out more - https://bit.ly/3QBvPSH

05/05/2026

We’re excited to announce some program highlights at our upcoming Symposium.

The NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson will share the vision for mental health system reform in NSW. The Keynote Address will be presented by Giancarlo de Vera, Chief Executive Officer of BEING - Mental Health Consumers Ltd and there will be the unique opportunity to ask Giancarlo and Minister Rose Jackson your questions.

Mind’s Executive Director of Lived Experience, Katie Larsen, will share how Mind Australia is developing a groundbreaking, peer‑led residential service that truly centres lived experience values and practice that is groundbreaking for the sector.

Join us for insights, leadership and meaningful conversation.

Book tickets or find out more - https://bit.ly/3QBvPSH