Policy Submissions: 2012
MHCA Submission on Disability Reform on the Draft Eligibility Statement and Description of Reasonable and Necessary Support 2012
1 September 2012
The second consultation draft has significantly clarified the framework’s purpose and provides greater clarity around recovery models and the translation of recovery principles into action by mental h…
Read moreMHCA Submission on the National Preventative Health Research Strategy Consultation 2012
1 August 2012
In this submission the MHCA argues that the burden of disease and cost to the economy from both mental illness and co-occuring physical health conditions cannot be ignored and recommends that the Nati…
Read moreMHCA Submission on Homelessness Bill 2012 Exposure Draft Consultation 2012
1 August 2012
The MHCA strongly supports initiatives to further the interests of Australia’s most vulnerable people. There are few groups more marginalised than people with mental illness who are homeless or at ris…
Read moreMHCA Submission on the 2nd Consultation Draft National Recovery Framework 2012
1 August 2012
The MHCA applauds the Safety and Quality Partnership Subcommittee’s recognition of the role of recovery as critical to better mental health services and encourages an organisational learning approach …
Read moreMHCA Submission on the National Recovery Framework 2012
1 June 2012
In this submission the MHCA congratulates the Mental Health Standing Committee (MHSC) for its recognition of the role of recovery as critical to the implementation of better mental health services, an…
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