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ACT Mental Health Sector Update
9 June 2023
Hi there. It’s an incredibly busy time of year and much is happening in the mental health sector in the ACT! In this edition, you can read about the release of our landmark report into the community-managed mental health workforce, the latest information about ACT Government Commissioning of Mental Health Services in the ACT, and the newly announced CEO for MHCC ACT.
You'll also find information on upcoming training, surveys, submissions, grants and opportunities, news articles, events and other useful mental health resources.
From the CEO
Today I was pleased to launch MHCC ACT’s long-awaited report into the ACT community-managed mental health workforce.
Our workforce is the backbone of mental health care and support in the ACT, yet our contribution has often been overshadowed by the focus on clinical public and private mental health care. The community-managed workforce has not been a policy priority for governments, responsibility for it is fragmented nationally and locally, and the information governments need to better understand our workforce and plan for the future is lacking.
I hope our report may go someway toward redressing this. The findings from the survey we undertook late last year provide invaluable and unprecedented insights into the size, nature and context of those working in sector, demonstrating both the valuable contribution of the workforce and the myriad challenges it is currently facing. As the report demonstrates, our workforce is a significant component of the mental health system in the ACT, comprising around 60 per cent of the total mental health workforce in the ACT.
The report also highlights some fundamental issues that need to be tackled if the ACT is to have a sustainable and effective mental health workforce into the future. Of particular concern is the alarmingly high rates of workforce casualisation and job insecurity – which is in turn contributing to difficulties attracting, recruiting and retaining an appropriately skilled and experienced workforce. Organisations with difficult-to-fill vacancies reported stress and burnout among their staff, along with increased service waiting lists and turn away rates. Organisations also indicated they were facing increased demand for skilled workers, and that this demand is only set to intensify as both the ACT and federal government seek to implement a range of reforms to the mental health system.
Such findings point to the urgent need for a clear roadmap to ensure a sustainable and skilled mental health workforce now and into the future. I hope our report will contribute to this – by better understanding the scope, nature, and needs of the community-managed mental health workforce, I believe we can collectively work towards a more inclusive, responsive, and holistic mental health care system in the ACT.
This is actually my final Sector Update in the acting CEO role, and I want to thank all of those working with incredible dedication and commitment across our sector. It’s been a privilege to work with all our members and stakeholders in this role over the past 12 months to support a better mental health system, and I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has provided their insights and voiced their concerns to ensure our sector was—and continues to be—heard.
MHCC ACT is fortunate to be welcoming a new and dynamic CEO, Melanie Poole, who will be commencing with us next week and is looking forward to meeting with the sector and all our stakeholders as we continue to work towards MHCC ACT’s goal of ensuring all Canberrans have access to the support they need to be mentally healthy, wherever they live, work or play.
- Corinne Dobson, Acting CEO MHCC ACT
In our sector
NDIS news
Claims at the Point of Support (C-POS)
Co-design Advisory Group May 2023 communique
Home and living innovation ideas welcome
Independent Expert Review Oversight Committee communique – January – March 2023
Media release from the Minister - Albanese Government invests in fighting fraud against NDIS
Media Release from the Minister: Getting the NDIS back on track
Media release from the Minister - New COVID-19 financial support for NDIS disability workers
Media Release: New data shows foundation for better NDIS
Media Release from the Minister - Participants to have greater say through supported decision making
Outcome Measurement Tools Evaluation
The age of children supported under the NDIS early childhood approach is changing
Check out Team DSC's upcoming training.
In the media
Budget
ACT chief Minister Andrew Barr welcomes federal budget cost-of-living measures, The Canberra Times
Budget balancing act, The Saturday Paper
- How removing parenting payments when children turned 8 harmed rather than helped single mothers, The Conversation
Federal budget: Budgeting for difficult times is hard, just ask Jim Chalmers, The Canberra Times
Federal budget 2023: Canberra mum welcomes single parenting payments raised for kids aged to 14, The Canberra Times
Federal budget 2023: Government needs to 'do better' to help families with cost of living increase, The Canberra Times
Federal budget 2023: JobSeeker boost among spending to ease cost-of-living pain, The Canberra Times
Households to get help becoming energy efficient, The Canberra Times
Jim Chalmers set to forecast first Budget surplus in 15 years, SBS News
The case for boosting JobSeeker for all: younger people report greater financial hardship, The Conversation
- The potential Budget boost for Boomers which young people say leaves them behind, SBS News
- View from The Hill: Budget ‘centrepiece’ will be $14.6 billion cost-of-living package, The Conversation
2023 federal budget: JobSeeker $40 a fortnight boost, bulk billing increase and surplus, The Canberra Times
Cost of living
ACT low-income householders to get $175 a year energy bill rebate, The Canberra Times
Cost of living survey finds readers are distressed by large bills and grocery prices, The Canberra Times
- The case to raise the rate... with a catch, Riotact
'I can't afford to live a long life': Kylee is scared about the future, and she's not alone, SBS News
Housing
Anglicare: ACT’s ‘significant crisis’ of rental affordability, The Canberra Weekly
Calls to tackle ‘biggest housing crisis in memory’, CBR City News, The Canberra Times
Canberra's housing crisis is 'relentless', new report finds, Riotact
Experiencing housing vulnerability? Supportive Tenancy Service says seek help early, The Riotact
Mark and his wife are sick, disabled and homeless. They feel let down by the government, SBS News
Number of homeless Aussies predicted to “explode”, Macrobusiness
Opinion: Better Renting’s solutions for the ACT’s housing crisis, Canberra Weekly
Rattenbury: ‘Fair, secure, affordable rental homes’ are priority, Canberra Weekly
Rental crisis: What are your rights if you live in a home with black mould, Yahoo
What it's like to navigate the rental crisis as a full-time medical student, ABC Everyday
Why rental properties are more likely to be mouldy and what's needed to stop people getting sick, ABC News
Mental health
- Steph felt isolated after having a baby. Her experience is not uncommon, SBS News
Sector
Andrew Barr dismisses Canberra Liberals' calls for health royal commission, The Canberra Times
'They’re the ones who have broken it': Libs call for royal commission into 'worst performing' health system, Riotact
'We're tired of burying our loved ones': Protesters call for more funding, culturally appropriate services in ACT, Riotact
Youth
- Banning spit hoods, raising age of criminal responsibility are first steps to supporting our kids, RiotAct
- Homelessness service marks decade of framing better future for young people, The Riotact
Rainbow Youth Dance a huge success, Community Coast News
Other
ACT Assembly to pass bill for free period products in Australian first, The Canberra Times
ACT leads the way on intersex human rights, Our CBR
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells warns 'Baby Boomers are coming' and says changes needed, The Canberra Times
Aged care task force looking at new taxes, and more self-funding for wealthy elderly Australians, ABC News
Can't remember your dreams? It could mean you're not getting a good quality sleep, ABC News
Childcare will be cheaper in Australia from July. Could it ever be free?, The Riotact
Intersex community hopes law changes will change way society, medical professionals treat them, ABC News
Is diet culture dead? What Jenny Craig's demise means for society's weight obsession, SBS News
Leading women's advocate questions ACT Government's allocation of domestic violence prevention levy, ABC News
Marisa Paterson: Motion for safer nightlife in Canberra, Canberra Weekly
Planning and consultations
Consultations with Young People and Parents about CAMHS
Young people, and their parents/caregivers, are invited to take part in focus groups to provide feedback about (1) their experiences accessing and engaging with CAMHS, and (2) a new brochure for young people and families about the new adolescent mental health unit.
Each participant will be reimbursed $50 for their time.
Eligibility
- Young people aged 12-25 are eligible to take part if they are currently, or have previously, been supported by or tried to get support from CAMHS.
- Parents/caregivers are eligible who are currently, or have previously within the last 5 years, accessed or tried to access CAMHS for their child or young person (aged 8-17 at the time).
Some type of CAMHS involvement is required to take part, including attending a CHOICE appointment.
Have your say on the draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy
The Australian Government has developed a draft national strategy for the care and support economy to drive improved quality across care and support sectors. The consultation is open until 26 June.
NDIS General Issues Inquiry
The Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS is seeking information about the implementation, performance, governance, administration and expenditure of the NDIS. In particular, the committee invites input from participants, their carers and family members, service providers, and representative organisations.
Seeking participants
Commissioning for Outcomes 2023 Survey
The ACT Government wants to hear about your experiences with Commissioning, what works, what is challenging and how your organisation can be supported to design and deliver services when applying the ACT Government Commissioning for Outcomes model.
Have your say on a draft blueprint for the NGO Mental Health Sector in the ACT
The mental health subsector commissioning team are seeking your views on a draft blueprint for the NGO mental health sector.
Based on this feedback and feedback from other consultation activities, the ACT Government will fund NGOs to deliver community based mental health services.
Have your say by June 16, by reviewing the blueprint and then completing an online survey, or sending the team an email at mentalhealthcommissioning@act.gov.au.
Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner annual satisfaction survey
The Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner is committed to pursuing a supportive and caring community where the rights and interests of people experiencing vulnerability are protected. The Commissioner invites you to participate in their annual survey to improve their services.
Consciousness and the phenomenology of psychosis survey
ANU is seeking participants for a study exploring how changes in consciousness affect first-person experience of psychosis.
Investment in parents with disabilities
The ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) and Advocacy for Inclusion are seeking the views of parents with disabilities about their experiences and what could be done to address any problems or barriers they face.
What's on
Upcoming MHCC ACT training
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Information and Harm Reduction training
The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) is hosting alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) information & harm reduction training in collaboration with MHCC ACT, Youth Coalition of the ACT and ACT Shelter.
The training will seek to provide participants with:
- Improved knowledge of ATOD use and trends in the ACT/Australia
- Improved knowledge on ATOD and harm reduction strategies to share with your clients
- Improved confidence in working with people ATOD issues
- New skills in harm reduction practice.
When: 26 and 27 June
Where: Youth Coalition of the ACT
Cost: $80 - $120
DoNoHarm Training
The words we use matter.
It’s everybody’s responsibility to ensure they communicate in a way that is healing, rather than harmful, especially when discussing sensitive topics like mental health.
Join our upcoming training to learn how to communicate appropriately, and inclusively about mental health conditions, traumatic experiences, suicide, self-harm and disordered eating.
Whether you are telling your own story, or communicating about mental health concerns, this session will equip you to share and hear stories safely.
This workshop is based on the DoNoHarm framework© by Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT).
Upcoming MHCC ACT events
MHCC ACT Mid-year forum
MHCC ACT is pleased to be bringing together the ACT community-managed mental health sector and the wider community for an afternoon panel discussion on the intersection between mental health and climate change.
This Q&A style panel, facilitated by Keith Mahar, a respected lived experience and peer worker advocate, will focus on the intersection between climate change and mental health and will feature:
Fay Jackson - General Manager Inclusion at Flourish Australia, Inaugural Deputy Commissioner of the NSW Mental Health Commission, Associate Fellow UTS and CEO of Vision in Mind.
Dr Grant Blashki - Dr Grant Blashki is proudly the Lead Clinical Advisor of Beyond Blue and has been exploring the links between climate change and health over the last two decades in his roles as A/Prof in Global Health at the University of Melbourne and as Adjunct A/Prof at Monash Sustainable Development Institute. He was a cofounder of Doctors for the Environment Australia and has been a Mentor in the Al Gore Climate Reality Program since 2006. He has co-authored 140 peer reviewed publications and coedited 10 books. Recently he co-authored a report led by the Climate Council in collaboration with Beyond Blue exploring the state of Australians’ mental health in relation to climate change including recent extreme weather events.
Leanne Craze – From being the Secretary of the Inquiry into the Human Rights of People with mental illness in the 1990s to authoring the National Framework for Recovery Oriented, Mental Health Services and Peer Work Frameworks, Leanne continues to contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services. In recent years, Leanne has sought to promote awareness of the mental health impacts of climate change, and ways in which services and communities can work together to respond. In 2017, Leanne was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contribution to mental health services. Leanne also has a PhD in social work in the care and treatment of mentally ill offenders.
Sharon Friel – Sharon Friel is an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Professor of Health Equity and Director of the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse and Australian Research Centre for Health Equity (ARCHE) at the Australian National University. Her work focuses on governance of the planetary, social and commercial determinants of health inequities. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia and the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences of Australia.
This is a hybrid event. Those attending in person will have ample networking opportunities over light refreshments from 2:30pm onwards.
Other upcoming events
Training and workshops
Strategic Cultural Awareness with Grant Sarra, 13 June, hosted by ACTCOSS.
"Break the Barrier" - an intergenerational learning circle, 25 June and 10 September, hosted by SiTara's Story.
Conferences and forums
3rd International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference, Cairns, 14 to 16 June, hosted by The Lowitja Institute.
9th Rural and Remote Heath Scientific Symposium, Canberra, 20 and 21 June, hosted by Australian Rural Health Education Network, the Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators, the Lowitja Institute and the National Rural Health Alliance.
Stride with us for better mental health, scenic rim 2023, Gold Coast, 26 to 28 July, hosted by Stride.
33rd Annual Mental Health Services Conference, Adelaide, 15 to 18 August, hosted by the MHS Learning Network.
Australian Psychosis Conference 2023, Sydney, 11 to 13 September, hosted by Psychosis Australia.
Indigenous Wellbeing Conference, Darwin, 30 to 31 October, hosted by the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association.
Third annual Australian Disability Service Conference, Melbourne, 23 November hosted by One Community.
Other
Systems and Sanity: A theatrical journey through the mental health system by people who have travelled there, or got lost along the way, Canberra, 15 to 17 June, hosted by Rebus Theatre Company
Member spotlight
YWCA Canberra
YWCA Canberra is a feminist not-for-profit organisation that provides community services and represents women’s issues in Canberra.
YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. YWCA Canberra works in the areas of children’s services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, domestic and family violence, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership and advocacy.
Through their national Affiliate Association with YWCA Australia, YWCA Canberra is part of the World YWCA network, which connects over 100 countries across the globe.
Opportunities
Grants
2023 Mental Health Month Reimbursement Grants Program
The Mental Health Month Reimbursement Grants Program provides funding to help local ACT groups and organisations host a mental health-focused event during Mental Health Month. The scope of Mental Health Month events is limited only by your imagination and enthusiasm!
Events should seek to maximise the wellbeing of individuals and the wider community and promote positive mental health.
Grants are for any community group or organisation, charity, school, university or faith-based group within or outside of the mental health sector in the ACT. Government agencies and private sector businesses are ineligible for grant funding.
To apply for a Mental Health Month ACT Reimbursement Grant:
Read the advice in the Application guidelines, including who can apply and what the grant can be used for.
Develop your event plan in line with the Mental Health Month objectives and theme. This could include a timeline, run sheet, project plan or similar.
Develop a detailed budget to determine how much funding you need to apply for (noting that grant funding is reimbursed after the event).
Consider COVID-smart planning and how your event might need to change if there is an outbreak and restrictions in place.
Complete the online form.
Grants applications close at midnight 25 June.
Peer Work Scholarship Grants
The Mental Health Peer Work Scholarship Program is now taking applications from people with lived mental health experience and is open until 23 June 2023. Successful applicants will receive funding to undertake a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work in 2023.
Funding is available for up to six scholarships in the ACT. The scholarship consists of up to a $4,000 course fee and $1,000 stipend per successful scholarship recipient. Additional costs may be incurred by the recipient depending on the course they enrol in.
The scholarship aims to aid the development of an experienced, skilled and engaged workforce that delivers high-quality services and support for people experiencing mental health issues, their families and their carers.
Creating and growing a skilled mental health peer workforce is supported through the ACT Mental Health Workforce Strategy, the Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategic Approach to Mental Health in the ACT, and the ACT Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan.
To be eligible for a scholarship applicants must:
- be 17 years or older and/or a school leaver
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a holder of a permanent residence visa, or a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker holding a temporary or bridging visa providing work and/or study rights
- have lived experience of mental distress/ill-health and/or suicide as a consumer, carer or family member
- meet the attendance and study requirements to complete your chosen course
- be seeking to enter the Peer Workforce or are currently working in the peer mental health workforce
- have access to the internet and somewhere suitable to study
- have well developed self-care strategies and access to support networks you will use to complete the course
- agree to enrol in a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and commence study with the Registered Training Organisations (RTO) of their choice by 31 December 2023
- be willing to participate in the evaluation of the scholarship program.
All applicants will need to complete and submit a Mental Health Peer Work Scholarship application in line with the application guidelines via SmartyGrants.
Applications open from 15 May to 23 June 2023.
The scholarship program is funded through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
Capital of Equality Grants Program
The Capital of Equality Grants Program has been redesigned to better respond to community needs. The program aims to support and strengthen Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ communities. $700,000 has been allocated to the 2023 and 2024 grant rounds. Funding is available across three streams:
- Connection Fund
- Partnerships and Capacity Building
- LGBTIQ+ Leadership
Further information available here.
Other opportunities
Fee-Free TAFE
Fee-Free TAFE is a jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments. The initiative provides fee-free vocational education and training to ACT students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Students will need to pay for any learning resources such as textbooks or other equipment required for the course.
Fee-Free TAFE is intended for new enrolments, however, you do not need to be new to CIT.
Places are limited and you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Recent findings
Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (AIHW) releases
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies
Admitted patients
Child protection Australia 2021–22
Essential vaccines: performance report 2021-22
Expenditure on mental health-related services
Health expenditure
Indigenous domestic and family violence, mental health and suicide
Indigenous-specific health checks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Intergenerational trauma and mental health
Involuntary treatment in mental health care
Medicare-subsidised mental health-specific services
Mental health-related prescriptions
Mental health services
Mental health services activity monitoring: quarterly data
Non-admitted patients
Racism and Indigenous wellbeing, mental health and suicide
Research & evaluation register
Seclusion and restraint in mental health care
Specialist Homelessness Services: monthly data
Other releases
Upcoming AIHW data releases
9 June: Better cardiac care measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - 7th national report 2022
9 June: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific primary health care: results from the KPI and OSR collections – update
14 June: Sports injuries in Australia, 2020–21
15 June: Suicide & self-harm monitoring subsite - update
16 June: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2023
20 June: Towards an estimate of the prevalence of lymphoedema in Australia
21 June: Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia annual report
22 June: Housing assistance in Australia 2023
22 June: Specialist homelessness services client pathways: Clients supported in 2018-19
Resources
For front-line workers
Four hacks to have a great work day after a poor night’s sleep
To help consumers
Rent Relief Fund
Canberrans from low-income households who are finding it difficult to pay their rent can apply for financial assistance from the ACT Government through the Rent Relief Fund.
The Rent Relief Fund will provide targeted, short-term support for low-income households in the ACT’s private rental sector who are experiencing rental stress or severe financial hardship.
Care, a community organisation that assists people on low to moderate incomes or who are experiencing financial difficulty, will administer the fund.
Once approved, applicants can receive a one-off grant for up to four weeks of rent, capped at $2500. The grant is paid directly to the landlord or grantor in the case of occupants.
The fund is open for applications until 30 June 2024.
More information
Job opportunities
Our members are recruiting. You can also see a weekly summary of member job opportunities each Friday on our LinkedIn channel.
NDIS Support Coordinator, Capital Region Community Services. Applications close 10 June.
Peer Worker, Next Steps – Queanbeyan, Grand Pacific Health. Applications close 11 June.
Assistant Retail Manager – Belconnen, St Vincent de Paul Society. Applications close 12 June.
Disability Support Professional - Employment Services, Koomarri. Applications close 13 June.
Peer Worker, Think Mental Health. Applications close 13 June.
Health Promotion Officer, Meridian. Applications close 14 June.
AOD Programs Manager, Catholic Care Canberra & Goulburn. Applications close 15 June.
Specialist AOD Counsellor, Catholic Care Canberra & Goulburn. Applications close 15 June.
Property Manager (Supportive Tenancy), YWCA Canberra. Applications close 16 June.
Business Systems Coordinator | ICT Manager, Capital Health Network. Applications close 16 June.
Case Manager (Two Positions), St Vincent de Paul Society. Applications close 18 June.
Mindmap Clinical Lead, Marymead Child and Family Centre. Applications close 18 June.
National Communications Officer, St Vincent de Pauk Society. Applications close 18 June.
Reception/Administration, Think Mental Health. Applications close 19 June.
FMIS Administrator, St Vincent de Paul Society. Applications close 20 June.
Recruitment Officer, Communities@Work. Applications close 23 June.
Human Resources Officer, Capital Health Network. Applications close 26 June.
Senior Manager - Therapeutic Services, Capital Region Community Services. Applications close 5 July.
Certificate III Qualified Educators & Trainee's, YWCA. Applications close 7 July.
Case Manager, Barnados. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor – Braidwood, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Cert III Educators - Early Childhood Education and Care, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Diploma Qualified Educator, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Diploma Qualified Educators/Team Leaders - Early Childhood Education and Care
Disability Support Worker, Access Lifecare. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Early Childhood Teacher, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Early Childhood Teachers, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Early Education and Care – Cook, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Educational Leaders - Child Care and Education Centres, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Educators - Outside School Hours Care Program - Captain's Flat, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Employment Coach, Nexus Human Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Executive Manager - Business and Infrastructure, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Family Contact Worker, Barnados. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Human Resources Co-ordinator, Access Lifecare. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
ICT Help Desk and Systems Technician. Carers ACT. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
OSHC & Early Childhood Educators, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Out of School Hours Care Educator, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Out of School Hours Care Educators (Casual), Woden Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Payroll Officer, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Program Manager - Aged Care Services, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Registered or Enrolled Nurse, OzHelp. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Senior Manager Community Services, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Senior Manager - Therapeutic Services, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Service Manager/ Psychologist, Grand Pacific Health. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Trainee Educator, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Trainee Educator - Braidwood, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Trainee Educator - Captains Flat, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Trainee Educator - Gundaroo, Capital Region Community Services. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Trainee in Administration, The Quest Group. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Youth Worker, Barnados. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Care, Anglicare. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
2IC - Out of School Hours Care, Communities@Work. No due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Ending on a positive
In this section, we want to include fun, uplifting or light-hearted stories linked to mental health. If you have an idea for an article to include, please email it to communications@mhccact.org.au.
Canberra's biggest Nutbush
Canberrans gathered in Civic Square to do the Nutbush in honour of Tina Turner.
Editorial policy
Opinions expressed in articles included in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the policy position of MHCC ACT. Information included in this newsletter is for general information purposes only and should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular service.
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