Mental Health NT Website
Have you checked out the Mental Health NT website. This a project funded by the Northern Territory PHN. This website was developed to connect people with information about mental health […]
ABC Alice Springs Radio Interview – Geoff Radford 14th January 2024
NT Mental Health Coalition CEO, Geoff Radford was interviewed by ABC Alice Springs on 14th January 2025 regarding mental health and wellbeing services in Central Australia Geoff discussed the need […]
ABC Darwin Radio Interview – Geoff Radford 14th January 2024
On Monday 14th January 2025, our CEO Geoff Radford was interviewed by ABC Darwin about shortages in forensic mental health staff and the impact on inmates suffering chronic mental health […]
Media release: 2024 Budget response
The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition welcomes Northern Territory government’s increased investment and collaboration with the Commonwealth on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.
NT Mental Health Week 2023 Top End Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to all nominees and the winners of the Mental Health Awards. Hon Lauren Moss MLA, Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention hosted a launch and awards ceremony at Parliament House, celebrating the exceptional and inspiring contributions of individuals and teams in helping to improve the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Territorians.
NTMHC Supports the Voice and Better Mental Health for all Australians
The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition unequivocally supports enshrining a Voice to Parliament. A YES vote provides our nation with a new and rare opportunity to move forward towards meaningful change and better mental health and wellbeing for all Australians. By providing a national platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to speak on matters affecting them, changes can be made that are appropriate and relevant to their people and their communities.
2023 NT Budget: More investment in people still needed to address mental health
Treasurer Eva Lawler, in wrapping up her announcement, said “This budget sees people as our greatest assets,” however this isn’t apparent in the budget. If the government want to grow the NT economy human capital needs to be at the forefront – that is, people working in key service industries such as social services, mental health, disability, childcare and aged care.
Students encouraged to pursue mental health careers
The NT Primary Health Network has partnered with the NT Mental Health Coalition in a bid to encourage more students to undertake placements in local mental health and wellbeing organisations.
2022 NT Mental Health Award Winners
Hon Lauren Moss MLA, Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention hosted a Mental Health Week launch and awards ceremony at Parliament House with Mr Joel Bowden, MLA for Johnston, presenting the awards on her behalf.
2022 NT Budget
The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition welcomes Northern Territory government’s increased investment and collaboration with the Commonwealth on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.