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.
Mental Health Conference Funding Program – New funding round open now!
The Mental Health Conference Funding Program is now open and receiving applications for the latest funding round.
There will be limited financial assistance available for organisation’s holding Conferences or Events with a strong mental health and/or suicide prevention focus. Funding is available for conferences being held between now and 28 February 2011.
Application forms for the next funding round are available here with important information to assist you in completing the application available here.
Submitted applications will be accepted until 5.00pm on 12 March 2010
Adversity to Advocacy: The Lives and Hopes of Mental Health Carers
Adversity to Advocacy: The Lives and Hopes of Mental Health Carers is a landmark report, funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. It represents the first attempt to monitor, measure and record the experience of mental health carers. The report is based on over 100 workshops conducted by the MHCA across Australia.
A copy can be purchased in the here and a pdf is available here