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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.
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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 November 2010

To see the conferences that the MHCA has funding to date, please click here.
Mental Health Consumer Insurance Survey

The Mental Health Council of Australia and beyondblue would like to hear from mental health consumers and carers about their experiences when applying for new insurance policies and also making claims through their existing insurance policies.

The survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete and you can access it by clicking here.
WMHD PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - ENTER NOW TO WIN GREAT PRIZES!
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) invites you to enter its first World Mental Health Day Photography Competition!
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians will be affected by some form of mental illness every year?
 
Your task is to take a picture that depicts this year’s theme: Physical and Mental Wellbeing, and tell us why you chose the image!
 
Once you have taken your photo, please send it to us in JPEG format to admin@mhca.org.au. Entries will be uploaded to the MHCA Photography competition Facebook page where you can invite your friends and family to like your photo!
 
Entries will not be accepted unless you have completed the application forms and submitted them with your photograph.
 
Start snapping for your chance to win some great prizes!
 
For more information on prizes, terms and conditions, please click here.