Submissions

Ernst & Young Independent Review of the Operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013: Discussion Paper

MHCC responds to the questions raised in the Discussion Paper.

October 2015

Department of Social Services National Disability Advocacy Framework: Discussion Paper

MHCC expresses a number of concerns that relate to the ability of current mechanisms for both systemic and individual advocacy to meet those stated objectives, outcomes and outputs.

July 2015

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Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015: Proposal to deny payment of social security benefits to forensic patients who are detained

MHCC propose that this removal of financial support is punitive and will create further disadvantage affecting the potential for a person’s recovery and rehabilitation after they leave forensic facilities. This policy change will disproportionately affect Aboriginal people with coexisting mental illness and cognitive impairment as they are significantly over represented in forensic environments.

June 2015

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Department of Social Services National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguarding Framework: Discussion Paper

MHCC responds to the DSS Paper highlighting key positions and issues from a NSW community managed mental health sector perspective.

April 2015

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Community Managed Mental Health Sector Considerations for the Partnerships for Health Reform Process: Briefing and Recommendations Paper

A strong, diverse, specialised and collaborative community managed mental health sector is essential to the success of the NSW Mental Health Strategic Plan 2014-2024.

January 2015

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Mental Health Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2014

The proposed amendments to the NSW Mental Health Act are uncontroversial, however, MHCC are disappointed that there is an absence of the positive rights that might be activated. This falls far short of the Election Commitment the NSW Government made in the wake of the Waterlow Case and recommendations from various quarters including the Deputy State Coroner.

November 2014

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Law Reform Commission Equality, Capacity & Disability in Commonwealth Laws: Discussion Paper 81

MHCC comments on the Equality, Capacity & Disability in Commonwealth Laws: Discussion Paper 81.

June 2014

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A fair and transparent fee structure for the NSW Trustee and Guardian: IPART Issues Paper

MHCC comments, the paper lists a number of issues for stakeholders relevant to the review and the Terms of Reference.

June 2014

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Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council: A National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers

MHCC provides comment to the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council regarding the National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers.

May 2014

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National Mental Health Commission: National Review of Existing MH Programs and Services

MHCC provided feedback via the online survey, which was the method provided to the community. In order that members may review our comments,we have provided the section headings and questions asked, together with our responses in this document.

April 2014

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NSW Premier: Urgent metro homelessness funding concerns

With the recent announcement by the Commonwealth Government to commit to 12 months stopgap funding under the National Partnership Agreement on Housing,
the MHCC urge the NSW Government to reconsider the substantial reduction of funding (approx. $7m) being provided through the Going Home Staying Home Reform Plan in the Sydney inner city area.

April 2014

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Mental Health Council of Australia: Providing Psychosocial Disability Support Through the NDIS

MHCC welcomes the strong advocacy work that the MHCA undertook in bringing together the mental health sector to progress discussion concerning the issues surrounding the NDIS implementation of psychosocial disability support service delivery. Whilst MHCC broadly supports the MHCA proposal, there are some major concerns with the proposal as it currently stands.

March 2014

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Ernst & Young Independent Review of the Operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013: Discussion Paper

Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015: Proposal to deny payment of social security benefits to forensic patients who are detained

Community Managed Mental Health Sector Considerations for the Partnerships for Health Reform Process: Briefing and Recommendations Paper

Mental Health Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2014

Law Reform Commission Equality, Capacity & Disability in Commonwealth Laws: Discussion Paper 81

A fair and transparent fee structure for the NSW Trustee and Guardian: IPART Issues Paper

Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council: A National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers

National Mental Health Commission: National Review of Existing MH Programs and Services

NSW Premier: Urgent metro homelessness funding concerns

Mental Health Council of Australia: Providing Psychosocial Disability Support Through the NDIS