About Us
Our History
The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition originally began in 2007 as a Project Officer role under the auspices of NTCOSS. The Coalition formed in response to a need for a more cohesive response to the specific and complex needs of the NT mental health sector, characterised by a highly remote and dispersed population with limited access to services.Â
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Six members from the community mental health sector came together and formed a working group, developing a Strategic Plan with a vision for better promotion and advancement of community mental health.
These members – MHACA, TEAMhealth, GROW, TEMHCO, Arafmi, NTCOSS – continued as an unfunded advocacy group meeting regularly to develop strategies to improve the community mental health sector in the NT.
Our Role in the NT
The NT Mental Health Coalition is the peak body for community-managed mental health services across the Northern Territory. We provide a collective voice for our members, working to ensure the sector is strong, sustainable, and capable of meeting the complex needs of our diverse communities.
Advocacy & Policy
We influence government policy and advocate for the systemic changes required to improve mental health outcomes across the NT.
Sector Development
Providing high-quality training and professional development to build a skilled and sustainable community mental health workforce.
Partnerships
Fostering collaboration across the sector to share knowledge and create a more integrated mental health system.
Lived Experience
Amplifying the voices of those with lived experience to ensure they are at the heart of service design and delivery.
The NT Mental Health Coalition is a member of Mental Health Australia and a founding member of Community Mental Health Australia. We contribute perspectives on the provision of effective and accessible mental health services in the Northern Territory in national forums.