Response – Service Model for Adult Health Centres (Cth) – July 2020
31 May 2021 – We lodged our submission for the NT Government’s review of the Mental Health & Related Services Act (1998)
Click here for our submission to the NT Government’s review of the Mental Health & Related Services Act (1998)16 November 2020 – The Productivity Commission released their final report for their Inquiry into Mental Health
The report makes recommendations to the Australian, state and territory governments. The report to improve the mental health of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, working with people who have experience of mental illness, and with their families and carers....My Recovery – Peer Led Education Program
My Recovery is a peer led education and support program for people living with mental health challenges or alcohol and other drug issues. The program is led by peers – people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges (or alcohol and other drug issues) and recovery. The peers have been trained to facilitate the My Recovery program and use their experience in a safe and meaningful way.
NT Mental Health Sector COVID-19 Surveys
15 May to 25 May 2020
The reports are now available – click here to read more.
Darwin Mental Health Network Meeting
The Darwin Mental Health Network is an information sharing and networking opportunity for workers within the Mental Health Sector.
For details of the next meeting on 22 August 2019 click here
My Recovery – Darwin, August 2019
My Recovery Program for people who have experienced mental health challenges
The My Recovery Program is coming to Darwin. My Recovery is a 6-session education program for anyone who has experienced mental health challenges and would like to develop skills and strategies to support their recovery. My Recovery is free and will be offered in Darwin in August 2019.
Download the flyer and an application, or simply call or email Noelene, to register your interest
Noelene Armstrong
NT Mental Health Coalition
08 8948 2246
0439 100 360
PLEPProject@ntmhc.org.au
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Service Review 2017
In February 2017, the Northern Territory Primary Health Network engaged the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition, as the peak body for community managed mental health services in the Northern Territory, to undertake the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Service Review (MH and SP Service Review).
Mental Health First Aid Training
Find a course in the Northern Territory or Nationwide.
Mental Health Week Corporate Dinner – Darwin 7th October.
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (NT) Inc invites you to join them for a 3 course dinner as part of the launch of Mental Health Week and to raise awareness and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health. Book now.
theMHS Conference – Building Healthy Communities: Stories of Resilience and Hope. Brisbane 27th – 30th August.
The conference will explore the important role resilience building healthy communities across all facets of sector from the consumer experience to Non Government Organisations, General Practitioners and public health services. Register.
NDIS News
The NDIS Worker Orientation Module is now available. The NDIS Commission will begin accepting applications for provider registrations in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, Australia’s Capital Territory and the Northern Territory from 1 July 2019.To ensure a smooth...The Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference – Thinking Speaking Being, Darwin 18th – 20th June 2019
This conference will be an Indigenous space built on First Nations knowledge’s and values. It will be a space to connect Indigenous peoples, and non-Indigenous colleagues, and share the journey together. The conference theme is Thinking Speaking Being invites an...Northern Territory Government – Suicide Prevention Community Grants 3rd – 28th June 2019
Applications are encouraged from NT-wide community initiatives to raise awareness, address stigma, and strengthen and up skill community members in recognising and understanding the signs and symptoms and support for suicidal behaviours. The opportunity to apply for a...NT Human Services Industry Plan – Join the Conversation! Register
The Northern Territory Government is hosting Industry Forums across the Northern Territory to talk about the NT Human Services Industry Plan.
The human services industry in the Northern Territory plays a vital role in the lives of Territorians. Access to high-quality human services contributes to the wellbeing of individuals and the welfare of the community as a whole, and underpins economic and social participation.
Register to attend a forum or for further information visit the website.