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The Mental Health Council of Australia has welcomed the introduction of Commonwealth legislation to protect the ability of contracted non-government organisations to advocate for better policy and legislation. “Non-government organisations, who are delivering services at the frontline, are often best placed to share their insights to advance better policy and better legislation”, said Frank Quinlan, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, and member of the Gillard Government’s Not-for-Profit Reform Council.

The annual Mental Health Australia Grace Groom Memorial Oration pays tribute to the former Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, then known as the Mental Health Council of Australia. Grace Groom served as CEO of the MHCA from 2002 through to 2005, leaving an outstanding legacy through her knowledge, energy, enthusiasm and contribution to mental health reform in Australia…