Proforma for Submissions by Disability Peak Bodies for input into Research of the Models of Advocacy Funded under the National Disability Advocacy Program, 2009

1 December 2009

MHCA Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia 2009

1 December 2009

MHCA identifies three key areas where governments should take decisive action to reduce suicide and suicide attempts in Australia.  These are a new model of community mental health care and suppo…

MHCA Joint Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia 2009

1 November 2009

This submission has been prepared by a group of leading national organisations involved in every aspect of suicide prevention.  It represents a comprehensive analysis of the issues set out in the…

MHCA Submission to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Own Motion Investigation: Engagement of customers with a mental illness within the social security system 2009

1 October 2009

The MHCA discusses how agencies such as Centrelink, DEEWR and Job Services Australia work with mental health consumers and carers and highlight the need for further advocacy and support mechanisms if …