Community Mental Health Australia

Ambitious for change, with human rights at the heart of mental health system reform.

CEO’s Network

A national community of practice where the leaders of our member organisations connect, collaborate, and shape the future of community mental health.

Membership

Our members are at the heart of everything we do: driving collective advocacy, co-produced policy, and a strong national voice for community-managed mental health.

Our Board

CMHA is guided by a volunteer board of sector leaders who provide strategic oversight and uphold our commitment to rights-based, community-led reform.

We’re shaping a mental health system

That works for everyone.

Through advocacy, collaboration, and the voice of lived experience, we’re working with communities and governments to drive meaningful reform. Together, we’re building a system grounded in rights, dignity, and real support.

Assisting Communities through Direct Connection

The ACDC project is a new initiative to inform and connect people with the social and emotional wellbeing support services available to them.

What’s New

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Financial distress and mental health: The data paints a stark picture

As we wrap-up Anti-Poverty Week 2025, Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) is calling attention to a striking truth revealed through

United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty artwork from CMHA

1 in 7 Australians Living in Poverty

“More than one in seven Australians live below the poverty line,” said Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) President Cathy O’Toole.

World Mental Health Day 2025

Every year on 10 October, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day serves

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Community Mental Health Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respects to Elders.

We recognise their culture, heritage and right to self-determination.

At Community Mental Health Australia, people of all backgrounds, abilities, identities and lived experience are welcome. You will be respected, understood and supported.

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