Community Mental Health Australia

Ambitious for change, with human rights at the heart of mental health system reform.

CEO’s Network

A national community of practice where the leaders of our member organisations connect, collaborate, and shape the future of community mental health.

Membership

Our members are at the heart of everything we do: driving collective advocacy, co-produced policy, and a strong national voice for community-managed mental health.

Our Board

CMHA is guided by a volunteer board of sector leaders who provide strategic oversight and uphold our commitment to rights-based, community-led reform.

We’re shaping a mental health system

That works for everyone.

Through advocacy, collaboration, and the voice of lived experience, we’re working with communities and governments to drive meaningful reform. Together, we’re building a system grounded in rights, dignity, and real support.

Assisting Communities through Direct Connection

The ACDC project is a new initiative to inform and connect people with the social and emotional wellbeing support services available to them.

What’s New

World Mental Health Day 2025

Every year on 10 October, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day serves

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Mental Health Week Activities

Mental Health Week is celebrated around Australia generally leading up to or starting at World Mental Health Day on 10

Kerry Hawkins CEO Community Mental Health Australia presenting at conference

Reflecting on TheMHS Conference 2025: A Gathering of Minds, Voices and Vision

In September 2025, we joined delegates from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond at the 35th Annual TheMHS Conference in

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Community Mental Health Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respects to Elders.

We recognise their culture, heritage and right to self-determination.

At Community Mental Health Australia, people of all backgrounds, abilities, identities and lived experience are welcome. You will be respected, understood and supported.

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