The Commission works to improve outcomes for people with lived experience of mental health issues and caring, families and kinship groups.
Sydney, Australia
Joined May 2013
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Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Thx Emily Suvaal (right) for attending our event today to share your experience and passion to address mental health issues.
We share your concerns about the unnecessary use of seclusion and restraint on mental health consumers, and we will continue to advocate against it.
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Thanks to our four starting panelists for today's event for Mental Health Month: Rosalind Croucher (CEO, Aus Human Rights Commission,) Jenna Roberts (Deputy NSW Mental Health Commissioner,) Chris Grumley (Specialist Peer Worker, Flourish) and Saretta Lee (Psychiatrist.)
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network have launched their Co-design Kickstarter. This valuable guide supports meaningful co-design research in the mental health and alcohol and other drugs sectors. Become more familiar with #codesign: buff.ly/3pCO4Kz
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
I wholeheartedly welcome this week’s announcement that the Commonwealth Government will devote $8.5m to establish 2 independent peak lived experience bodies, one for people with experience of mental illness & one for carers & families as well as money for much-needed research.
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Today I acknowledge all who have worked together to shape our country, over centuries & years. I acknowledge our history of colonisation & impacts on the original custodians & celebrate the strengths of all cultures across our nation #StrongerTogether #ReflectRespectCelebrate
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Congratulations to all the #AustraliaDayHonours recipients & to the wonderful advocates for mental health & wellbeing in NSW & nationally @pat_dudgeon @bronwenedwards3 @KellyBjk2336 & NSW Health leaders Susan Pearce, Deb Willcox & the late David Pearce 👏🏻👏🏻 🙏🙏 #commitment
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Do you have complex #mentalhealth needs, or support someone who does? Share your thoughts on the mental health care system and the changes you would like to see. Complete our short anonymous survey by Sunday 22 January, 2023. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/9MFZTKW to have your say!
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Watch the video wrap up from our recent conference celebrating the establishment of the NSWCAG and 30 years of advocacy for the voice of mental health lived experience. Here's to many more years!
bit.ly/3iqqzAK #being #mentalhealth
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Underway again, with a discussion on “Supporting systemic change in NSW.” Thanks to Carmel Tebbutt (MHCC) Catherine Lourey (NSW MH Commission) Kathi Boorman (OneDoor) and Matthew Trindall (Aboriginal Mental Health.)
#being #beinghopeful
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we’re encouraging people to explore the benefits of suicide safety planning. The Beyond Now app helps you stay safe if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, feelings, distress or crisis. Learn more at bb.org.au/3TP7qq3.
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Are you innovating, agitating, and challenging the status quo to transform mental health and wellbeing with young people? $FGG is open for partnerships with not-for-profits fostering wellbeing and mental health in young Australians. futuregeninvest.com.au/eoi/f…
#FGGEOI #Mentalhealth
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Finding ways to like, accept, love or even feel positive about your body can be challenging, but we can all strive to be a little kinder.
Butterfly is proud to partner with @instagram & five of Australia's top creators to launch #BodyKindOnline!
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Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Do you identify as a person living with mental health issues and have experience accessing NSW public mental health services?
Apply now for @NSWHealth Mental Health Consumer Subcommittee!
being.org.au/apply-now-nsw-m…
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Congratulations to all the recipients of #AustraliaDayHonours & to the wonderful advocates & leaders for our NSW communities’ mental health, wellbeing & resilience @ShaneFitzAU , Nicolas Parkhill & Dr Brian Draper 🏅🏅🏅@ACONhealth @ResilienceNSW @UNSW @SEastSydHealth @NSWMHC
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Congratulations Nic on such a well deserved award! You are a passionate advocate & a wonderful collaborator & colleague 🌈 @ACONhealth @NSWMHC @JenKRoberts @timheffo @ThomasBrideson @georgie_harman
Media Release: ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill Receives Order of Australia Honour
➡️ acon.org.au/about-acon/lates…
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
On #AustraliaDay2022 we celebrate the accomplishments of our nation’s people, recognise the strength of our Indigenous culture & reflect upon the history of colonisation & impacts on the original custodians #ReflectRespectCelebrate @timheffo @JenKRoberts @ThomasBrideson @NSWMHC
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
It's supposed to be our national day of celebration, but for many Indigenous Australians, the 26th of January is a sombre occasion.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following contains images of people who have died. #abc730
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Become a Peer Group Facilitator in 2022!
Use your own experiences to inspire hope & recovery for others, while guiding discussions around suicidal experiences & other forms of emotional distress.
More info & to apply: bit.ly/336phmt
Mental Health Commission of NSW retweeted
Share your voice to improve advocacy on physical health outcomes for people living with mental illness by taking this short survey. A collaboration by @EquallyWell_AU, @LivedExpAust and Flinders University. You could win a $50 Visa card just by participating.
