Mental Health Conference Funding Program
The purpose of the Mental Health Conference Funding Program is to both promote the involvement of consumers and carers at mental health themed conferences and events, and support the delivery of those events with a mental health clinical/professional focus.
Downloads:
MHCF Program Factsheet
MHCF Program Application Form
For further information, contact the MHCF Program Manager via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone on 02 6285 3100.
The new dates for this grant round are opening on 8th May and closing on 8th June 2012.
Future Funding Rounds
31 July 2012 - 31 August 2012
Seeking mental health professional views on shared decision making
The MHCA is seeking the views and comments of health professionals working with mental health consumers and carers on how they involve consumers and carers in treatment decision making; the unique barriers to implementing shared decision making in day-to-day work practices; and any information or resource gaps for mental health professionals who would like to improve their capacity to employ shared decision making principles in their day-to-day work practices.
A 10-15 minute online survey has been developed to capture your views and experiences. The information collected through this survey will be used to inform the development of tools and resources to aid the involvement of mental health consumers and carers in treatment decision making processes. The online survey and further information about the project can be accessed here.
Should you have any further questions about the MHCA’s work in this area, please contact MHCA Policy Officer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Mental Health and Insurance Project (MHIP) website launched
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) and beyondblue: the national depression and anxiety initiative (beyondblue) have launched the Mental Health and Insurance Project (MHIP) website (www.mentalhealthandinsurance.org.au).
Australians with experience of mental illness often face difficulties in accessing insurance policies and/or making claims against insurance policies as a result of their mental illness and are often unaware of their rights andresponsibilities in relation to insurance applications and claims.
The MHIP website has been developed in collaboration with representatives from the insurance and financial services sectors as a means of addressing information gaps and empowering consumers seeking insurance products.
To read the rest of the media release, please click here.
More information about the Project can be found at www.mentalhealthandinsurance.org.au
