Current MHCC Projects
MHCC current projects are listed here. Outcomes and outputs of completed projects will be found in other sections of this website (ie submissions, publications or sector development).
Developing a Recovery Oriented Service Provider Resource for Community Mental Health Organisations
Start date: July 2009
Estimated Completion date: June 2010
The NSW Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) – Mental Health Inc. and the Mental Health Coordinating Council are working in partnership to create a resource to guide mental health workers within non-government, community organisations in delivering recovery-oriented services in NSW. More
Data Management Strategy for Mental Health NGOs
Start Date: March 2009
Estimated Completion Date Phase 1: June 2010
The aims of the Data Management Strategy, in consultation with the sector, include agreement on a Minimum Data Set (MDS) for NSW NGO mental health programs with data system compatibility and integration with NSW and Commonwealth departments and MDS and RCOM data collection at a statewide level, via one standardised information system. More
No Wrong Door: Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Change Management Project
Start Date: July 2008
Estimated Completion Date: December 2009 (Training), December 2010 (Evaluation)
This project in partnership with NADA seeks to increase the confidence and capacity of community organisations in responding to the needs of people with both mental health and substance use (ie coexisting disorders) issues. More
Mapping Project
Start Date: April 2008
Estimated Completion Date: June 2010
This project will gain a current picture of the mental health sector in NSW, as there has been significant change over the past few years. A literature search and NGO survey will provide information about current strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement in service delivery. More
Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Research Grants Project
Start Date: December 2007
Estimated Completion Date: February 2011
In late 2007, MHCC and NADA received funding from NSW Health to fund research projects
developed by NGOs in partnership with research bodies such as Universities. More
Infrastructure Grant Program
Start Date: December 2006
Estimated Completion Date: June 2010
NSW Health has provided $4 million to MHCC to administer the IGP, for the purpose of improving the quality of the NGO mental health sector in NSW. More
Other Projects in which MHCC is participating
UNSW Ageing with a Lifelong Disability Student Project (MHCC participating organisation) - Final Report, April 2010