- ACDC, Community, Events, Kate Hawtin
- March 11, 2026
At the recent Mental Health Australia Expo at Parliament House, we showcased the Assisting Communities Through Direct Connection (ACDC) Project and its work exploring place-based approaches to meeting unmet need for psychosocial support. Led by Community Mental Health Australia with State and Territory Community Mental Health Peaks and the National Lived Experience Peaks, the project […]
The holiday season can be challenging for many of us. For some this is a wonderful time of the year, and for some it can be tricky to navigate. At CMHA we’re all trying to extend a little extra kindness to ourselves and to others this holiday season. Hopefully, this inspires you to do the […]
- Advocacy, Community, Poverty, Statistics
- October 14, 2025
“More than one in seven Australians live below the poverty line,” said Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) President Cathy O’Toole. “It’s not getting better, it’s getting worse,” added Cathy. ACOSS and UNSW Sydney have released the Poverty in Australia 2025 Overview: A Poverty and Inequality Partnership Report this month which demonstrates the rise in the […]
- Community, Events, Mental Health, Mental Health Week, Psychosocial, World Mental Health Day
- October 6, 2025
Every year on 10 October, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s campaign focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies. “Investing […]
- Community, Events, Mental Health, Mental Health Week
- October 5, 2025
Mental Health Week is celebrated around Australia generally leading up to or starting at World Mental Health Day on 10 October. For Mental Health Week 2025, our Members are highlighting many activities to get involved in. “It’s great to see our Members actively involved in this important time of year,” said Kerry Hawkins, CEO, Community […]
- Events
- August 14, 2025
