National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum

Due to a change in funding, the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum and National Register of Mental Health Consumer and Carer Representatives closed on 30 June 2025.

Two new peak bodies, the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance and Mental Health Carers Australia, now drive lived experience advocacy nationally.

The National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) was the combined national voice for mental health consumers and carers participating in the development of Australian mental health sector and its services.

The NMHCCF functioned under the auspices of Mental Health Australia and provided mental health consumers and carers the opportunity to meet, form partnerships and be involved in the development and implementation of mental health policy reform.

While the NMHCCF has now ceased operations, you can visit the NMHCCF website (archived) to access a range of position statements, advocacy briefs, and resources.