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  • Long term mental health reform waits for NMHC review

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    13 May 2014

    The MHCA was tonight encouraged to see the Commonwealth Government meet its pre-election commitments to mental health. “We welcome the expected funding commitment to youth mental health, Headspace, the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Programme, and the 12 month extension of funding to the Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme. “We are concerned about some of the measures, and the long term impact they may have on the mental wellbeing of the nation – especially young people. “During this period of substantial reform we must ensure that existing services are maintained or new services established, so that vulnerable people are not left without support while systemic change is implemented.

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  • NDIS too important to rush

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    14 April 2014

    The roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme should be focussed on getting it right, not getting it quickly says CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia Frank Quinlan following his appearance this morning on the Sky News Saturday Agenda program.

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  • Peak body welcomes Bartnik to NDIA

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    3 April 2014

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) today welcomed the appointment of former WA Mental Health Commissioner Eddie Bartnik to the National Disability Insurance Agency ( NDIA ) as their new strategic advisor on mental health.

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  • Stigma in language a barrier to recovery

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    1 April 2014

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) has today welcomed the release of Mindframe’s latest resource for media professionals and journalists for reporting suicide and mental illness. “Language can have a significant impact on how we think about an issue. We acknowledge that the language we use around mental health can impact people in a detrimental way. Casual misuse can actually act as a barrier to people seeking help, and impact their confidence in their recovery journey, ” Frank Quinlan, CEO of the MHCA said.

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  • Crossroads report highlights systemic failure in mental health

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    11 March 2014

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) renewed its call for a new vision for the mental health sector following the release of ‘Crossroads’, a report commissioned by Reachout.com by Inspire Foundation. This new report highlights the fundamental failure of our current mental health system,” MHCA CEO Frank Quinlan said at the launch of the report this morning.

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  • MHCA welcomes mental health focus in drought package

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    26 February 2014

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) today welcomed the Abbott Government’s new drought assistance package, praising the focus on increased mental health services in regional Australia

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  • MHCA welcomes review into mental health sector

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    5 February 2014

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) has today welcomed the release of the Terms of Reference for the National Mental Health Commission’s review into the mental health system in Australia. “There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the mental health system in Australia is in need of reform. We will focus on ensuring the review has tangible and useful evidence from across the sector, so that the final report leads to real and lasting change,” MHCA CEO Frank Quinlan said today.

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  • NDIS coverage for mental health under the microscope

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    2 December 2013

    Frank Quinlan, CEO of the MHCA , talks with Fran Kelly, ABC Radio National about the questions remaining about how mental health services will be integrated into the NDIS .

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  • 2nd Annual Report Card on mental health details a litany of disappointments

    Media Releases
    27 November 2013

    The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) is calling on governments across Australia to commit to real and meaningful reform of mental health programs and services, following today’s release of the 2nd annual independent report by the National Mental Health Commission.

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  • Stars get behind World Mental Health Day, October 2013

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    9 October 2013

    A number of high profile Australians are getting behind World Mental Health Day this year, with celebrities, business people, politicians, sporting stars and organisations making a personal mental health promise.

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